Lawctopus Law School is organizing its 1st Client Counselling and Courtroom Skills: Training & Competition to build your Skills in Counselling and Advocacy and we want YOU to be a part of it!
About the Training & Competition
At Lawctopus Law School, we are excited to announce a unique Client Counselling and Courtroom Skills: Training & Competition.
This three-week training and competition will begin with a three-day training on the Domestic Violence (DV) Act, drafting DV applications, client counselling strategies, and courtroom skills.
A client counselling competition and a Virtual Courtroom Competition will follow.
Program Schedule:
- Oct 4-6, 2024: Training
Gain valuable insights and hands-on experience in the DV Act, drafting DV applications, and client counselling strategies through live sessions. - Oct 13, 2024: Client Counseling Competition and Elimination Round
Participate in a client counselling competition based on the problem statement, and apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios. - Oct 14, 2024: Submission of DV Application
Submit your DV application based on the problem statement given to you, using the skills learned in the training. - Oct 18-20, 2024: Courtroom Skills Competition
Showcase your courtroom skills by arguing the DV application in a simulated trial environment.
Registration is in teams of three, and you can form a team independently—no official permission from your college is required.
So, what are you waiting for? Don’t miss out on this unparalleled opportunity to enhance your legal skills and win exciting cash prizes. Register Now!
Problem Statement and Detailed Rules of the Competition will be released on August 20, 2024
Registrations Fees
You have two registration options:
- Training and Competition:
- Fees: Rs. 6900/- per team
- Competition Only (Client Counselling and Courtroom Skills):
- Fees: Rs. 4900/- per team
Register your team for the Training & Competition by clicking here.
Structure of the Training & Competition
Week 1 – Training
Day 1 – Understanding the DV Act (2 hours)
- Meaning, Objectives and Concept of DV Act
- How to draft an Application under Section 12, DV Act
- How to draft an Affidavit of Assets and Liabilities (Rajneesh v. Neha guidelines)
Day 2 – Client Counselling Strategies (2 hours)
- Role of Legal Counsellor
- Art of information extraction
- Identifying client needs and providing solutions
Day 3 – Oral Advocacy and Courtroom Skills 101
- Art of Submission
- Art of Examining a Witness
- Language & Courtroom etiquette
Week 2 – Submissions & Client Counselling Competition
Day 1 – Client Counseling Competition and Elimination Round
Day 2 – Submission of the DV Application based on the problem statement given to you
Day 3 – Draw of Lots for Courtroom Skills Competition
Week 3 – Courtroom Skills Competition
Day 1 – First Hearing and Preliminary Submissions of Application and Explanation of the Affidavit
Day 2 – Evidence of 2 witnesses and Final Arguments
Day 3 – Semifinals and Finals along with Valedictory Ceremony
An orientation session will be held for all registrants to explain the entire process in detail.
Competition Guidelines
- The competition is open to students pursuing a three—or five-year LLB course or LLM from any law school/college/university in India recognized by the Bar Council of India.
- Each team should consist of 3 members: 2 speakers and 1 witness.
- Students can form their teams independently, and official permission from the college/university or the college’s moot court society is NOT required.
- More than one team per college can register.
- Students from different colleges can also come together and form a team.
Prizes
Courtroom Skills Competition:
- Winning Team: INR 25,000 + 50% off on any Lawctopus Law School (LLS) Course
- Second-Best Team: INR 15,000 + 30% off on any Lawctopus Law School (LLS) Course
Client Counselling Competition:
- Best Team: INR 12,000 + 30% off on any Lawctopus Law School (LLS) Course
Note: All Teams will be awarded participation certificates.
Register your team for the Training & Competition by clicking here.
Important Dates
- Release of the Rules & Problem Statement for the Competition – August 20, 2024 (Thursday)
- Last date to register – August 31, 2024 (Saturday)
- Training – October 4, 5, 6 (Friday-Sunday)
- Last date for clarifications on Problem Statement and Rules – October 8, 2024 (Tuesday)
- Client Counseling Competition – October 13 , 2024 (Sunday)
- Last date for submitting DV Application – October 14, 2024 (Monday)
- Courtroom Skills Competition – October 18, 19, 20, 2024 (Friday-Sunday)
Language
The competition will be in English only. Participants are prohibited from using vernacular language.
Contact Information
For any issues or enquiries, please write an email at mootcourse@lawctopus.com.
Register your team for the Training & Competition by clicking here.
Source: Lawctopus
