About Oriental University, Indore
Oriental University, Indore (OUI), established in 2011 by the Devi Shakuntala Thakral Charitable Foundation, is the first private university of Indore. Guided by the legacy of the Oriental Group — a trusted name in education since 1995 — the University continues to set benchmarks in quality education, research, and innovation.
About Faculty of Law
The Faculty of Law, OUI, Indore, is a premier institution offering quality legal education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels through BALL.B. (Hons.)(5 Years) & LL.B. (Hons.)(3 Years), approved by the BCI and LL.M. (1 Year) approved by the UGC.
It also provides Diploma and Certificate programs in Cyber Laws, IPR & Environmental Law, along with opportunities for a Doctorate in Law. The Faculty has received a grant under the Pro Bono Club (Nyaya Bandhu Scheme) and emphasizes experiential learning through courts, chambers, and legal camps.
About Pro bono Club
Faculty of Law, Oriental University has been enrolled with the Pro Bono legal services scheme (also known as the Nyay Bandu Scheme), an initiative by the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law & Justice for integration of all law schools with objective to improve quality of legal services by providing assistance to pro bono advocates through competent students.
Under this scheme a Pro Bono Club has been established by The Faculty of Law to create legal awareness and consultancy. Further, this Club aims to provide pro bono services to people in need of legal aid and also providing assistance to the Lok Adalats and ADR tribunals for promoting equal access to justice.
This endeavour will give practical exposure to students and help them in becoming public-spirited practitioners and at the same time, it will also provide much-needed assistance to pro bono advocates and help them in elevating the quantity and quality of their work.
Eligibility
Students pursuing a 3-year LL.B. course or a 5-year Integrated LL.B. course are eligible to participate.
Important dates
- Last Date of Registration: 30.04.2026
- Preliminary Round (Online) 06.05.2026
- Semi-final and Final Round (Offline)-15.05.2026
Participation Rules
- The competition will consist of three rounds, namely Preliminary, Semi-Final, and Final.
- The rounds will be based on Civil Laws including Contract Laws, Personal Laws etc. and Criminal Laws
- Each team shall comprise three participants: Counsel 1, Counsel 2and a Client. However, in the Semi-Final and Final rounds, only the counsels shall be present, and the client shall be provided by the organizing committee. To ensure wider participation, not more than two teams from any particular institution shall be permitted to participate in the competition.
- During the Counselling period, students are expected to elicit relevant information from the client, explore the client’s preferred outcome, outline the nature of the problem and suggest appropriate methods to resolve it.
- Participants will be evaluated by a panel of judges based on specific criteria, including listening skills, questioning techniques, planning, and analytical abilities of a lawyer.
- There will be a total of three sessions for each team in every round, lasting 30 minutes: Counselling (20 minutes), Post-counselling (5 minutes), and a Judges’ Question-Answer Round (remaining 5 minutes).
- Each team shall be allotted a unique Team Code, which must be used for identification throughout the competition.
- The problem for the Preliminary Round will be released two days prior to the round.
- The problems for the Semi-Final and Final Rounds will be released two hour prior to the respective rounds.
How to Register?
Interested candidates can register online via the link given at the end of the post.
Fee
The registration fee is ₹999. All registered participants are required to compulsorily attend the Preliminary Round of the competition.
Awards
- E-Certificates of participation will be awarded to all participants.
- Hard copy certificates will be awarded only to the Winner and Runner-Up teams.
- Cash Prize for the Winning Team: ₹5100
- Cash Prize for the Runner-Up Team: ₹2100
- Best Counsel Award: ₹1100
Contact
Mr. Susheel Kumar Garg-8251850332
Ms. Madhu Pushpkar-9669161195
Click here to Register.
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