Are you ready to showcase your mooting skills on an international platform? The KIIT International Moot Court Competition 2025 is here with its inaugural edition, combining a decade of mooting excellence at KIIT School of Law with a global stage. Scheduled from 12th to 14th September 2025, this arbitration-themed competition promises an intense legal battleground, major cash prizes, and an elite judging panel in the heart of Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
If you’re a law student passionate about oral advocacy, legal research, and international arbitration, this is the event you cannot afford to miss.
About the Competition
The KIIT International Moot Court Competition 2025 marks the first-ever international edition of KIIT’s highly acclaimed mooting event. Focused on a challenging arbitration-centric moot problem, the competition is open to both national and international teams, offering a dynamic and competitive environment for law students.
This three-day event is organized by the Moot Court Society of KIIT School of Law, renowned for its academic excellence and commitment to quality legal education.
Important Dates
- Provisional Registration Deadline: 21st June 2025
- Final Registration Deadline: 5th July 2025
- Clarifications Deadline: 5th July 2025
- Soft Copy of Memorials: 28th July 2025
- Hard Copy of Memorials: 29th August 2025
- Competition Dates: 12th–14th September 2025
Registration Details
Each participating law school may send one team only. Team composition must include two speakers and one researcher, all of whom must be enrolled in a 3-year or 5-year law degree program.
- Registration Fee: ₹8,000 (for national teams), $150 (for international teams)
- Inclusions: Fee covers accommodation and local transportation for three days
- Payment Mode: UPI or Demand Draft (details in the official rulebook)
Official Email for Correspondence: kiitmoot@kls.ac.in
Provisional Registration Form Link
Structure and Rounds
- Preliminary Rounds (2 matches per team) – 13th September
- Octa-Finals – Top 16 teams
- Quarter-Finals – Top 8
- Semi-Finals – Top 4
- Final Round – Top 2 teams on 14th September
- Researcher’s Test – Mandatory, held on 12th September
All oral rounds will be judged by a panel of legal professionals, with criteria based on clarity, research, application of law, and advocacy skills.
Memorial and Submission Guidelines
Teams must submit memorials for both Claimant and Respondent:
- Format: Both PDF and Word (.docx) formats
- Word Limit: Argument & Prayer sections limited to 30 pages
- Style: Times New Roman, 12 pt font, 1.5 spacing
- Identity: Memorials must not contain names or logos
- Hard copies: 8 copies per side, submitted by 29th August
Failure to adhere to submission or formatting rules may lead to penalties or disqualification.
Awards and Cash Prizes
The KIIT International Moot Court Competition 2025 features substantial prizes:
- Winner: ₹2,00,000
- 1st Runner-up: ₹1,00,000
- 2nd Runner-up: ₹75,000
- Best Speaker: ₹30,000
- Best Memorial: ₹30,000
- Best Researcher: ₹30,000
All participants will receive certificates. Winners will be awarded based on oral rounds, memorial scores, and the researcher’s test.
Why Participate?
This is not just another moot. The KIIT International Moot Court Competition 2025 combines global exposure, professional judging, strong academic rigor, and one of the largest prize pools in Indian moot competitions.
It’s a must-attend for students aiming to build careers in litigation, arbitration, or international law.
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re a seasoned mooter or participating for the first time at the international level, the KIIT International Moot Court Competition 2025 offers the perfect blend of challenge, recognition, and reward. With a professionally structured format, rigorous judging standards, and generous cash prizes, this competition is designed to simulate real-world arbitration and litigation scenarios. Participants gain exposure to complex legal issues, enhance their oral advocacy and research skills, and build lasting professional networks. Backed by a decade of mooting excellence, KIIT School of Law is setting a new benchmark for legal competitions in India—and this first international edition promises to raise the bar even higher.
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