The Army Institute of Law (AIL), Mohali, is thrilled to announce the 14th edition of Checkmate, its flagship National Moot Court Competition. Scheduled for February 14–15, 2025, this annual event is a magnet for budding legal professionals, offering a platform to demonstrate their advocacy skills, tackle complex legal problems, and gain nationwide recognition.

Event Highlights

Checkmate 2025 stands out with its comprehensive format:

• Memorial Rounds: Teams are selected based on the quality of their written submissions.
• Oral Rounds: The top 16 teams will compete in the Octa-finals, Quarter-finals, Semi-finals, and Finals at the AIL campus in Mohali.

This year’s moot problem delves into compelling issues like cybercrime, criminal conspiracy, and the admissibility of dying declarations, offering participants a chance to explore complex legal landscapes.

Important Dates to Remember

• Moot Proposition Release: December 16, 2024
• Memorial Submission Deadline: January 20, 2025
• Oral Rounds: February 14–15, 2025

Why Checkmate Stands Out

Checkmate 2025 is not just another moot court event. It promises:

• Intellectual Rigor: The moot proposition addresses contemporary legal challenges, such as cybercrime, criminal conspiracy, and the evidentiary value of dying declarations, ensuring participants grapple with real-world issues.
• Fair Competition: With a focus on both written submissions and oral advocacy, the competition evaluates participants holistically.
• Professional Exposure: A panel of esteemed judges, including lawyers and academicians, ensures an enriching learning experience.

How to Register

Eligible participants include bona fide law students pursuing 3-year or 5-year LLB programs. Each college can field one team comprising 2-3 members.

• Registration Fee: ₹1,000 for Memorial Rounds; ₹4,000 for Oral Rounds (for qualifying teams).
• Registration Deadline: January 10, 2025.

Exciting Rewards

With a total prize pool of ₹1,07,000, Checkmate 2025 offers:

• Best Team: ₹36,000
• Runners-Up: ₹30,000
• Best Speaker: ₹12,000
• Best Memorial: ₹12,000

Why Join Checkmate 2025?

Participating in Checkmate 2025 offers more than just prizes:

• Gain practical experience in legal advocacy.
• Tackle a challenging moot problem under expert adjudication.
• Network with leading legal professionals and peers.

For further details and registration, visit AIL’s official website or contact the organizing committee.

Make your mark in the legal community—register now for Checkmate 2025!

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