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3rd RMLNLU - S&A Law Offices International Arbitration Moot Court Competition, 2025
The 3rd RMLNLU – S&A Law Offices International Arbitration Moot Court Competition, 2025, was successfully hosted by Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow, from 21st to 23rd February. The event brought together 32 top-tier teams from prestigious law universities across India, engaging in intellectually stimulating rounds of oral arguments following a memorial knockout format that tested both written and oral advocacy.
The finals bench comprised Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajesh Singh Chauhan (Judge, Allahabad High Court), Mr. Ratan K. Singh (Senior Advocate), Mr. Rajdutt Shekhar Singh (Partner, S&A Law Offices), Mr. Sumant Nayak (Senior Partner, Desai & Dewanji), Dr. Ajar Rab (Founding Partner, ANR Law LLP), Ms. Gunjan Chhabra (Partner, MRP Advisory), and Mr. Manan Shukla (Partner, HSA Advocates). Their incisive questioning and feedback elevated the quality of the competition and inspired participants.
The valedictory ceremony was graced by Hon’ble Mr. Justice Rajesh Singh Chauhan as the Chief Guest. He emphasized the growing relevance of arbitration in the Indian legal landscape and commended RMLNLU for its initiative in fostering practical legal education. His address resonated deeply with the participants and organizing committee. Awards were presented for Winning Team, Runners-Up, Best Speaker, and Best Memorial, with a total prize pool of ₹1,50,000. In addition to cash prizes, the top performers were awarded internship opportunities with leading law firms and arbitration experts, creating valuable career-building prospects.
The 3rd edition marked another milestone in promoting arbitration advocacy, collaboration, and legal excellence at RMLNLU. The event reflected the university’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of legal professionals in the evolving landscape of international dispute resolution.
SPONSORS
This edition was supported by a stellar group of partners. S&A Law Offices served as Title Sponsor, while SIAC and the Society of Construction Law – India acted as institutional collaborators. SCC Online®️ was the Knowledge and Media Partner, and EBC the Skill Partner. Banking Partner SBI, Research Partner Addleshaw Goddard, and Training Partner 3 Essex Chambers further added depth to the event. Pioneer Legal, DSK Legal, Chambers of Ratan K. Singh, and SAAZ Partners also extended their support.
PAST EDITIONS

2nd RMLNLU - Kochhar and Co. Arbitration Moot Court Competition, 2024
RMLNLU successfully held the second edition of the RMLNLU-Kochhar and Co. Arbitration Moot Court Competition in 2024 with the help of various partners that included Eastern Book Company our knowledge partner, Taylor Wessing as the research partner, SCC online for the media partnership, PLR chambers, Law Offices of India, and APS Law Chambers among others. The theme for the competition was ‘International Commercial Arbitration’, participants had to navigate through scenarios that test their legal acumen in dealing with intricate aspects of transnational business conflict. Honourable Justice Vikram Nath attended as the Chief Guest for the valedictory ceremony.

1st RMLNLU - Kochhar and Co. Arbitration Moot Court Competition, 2023
RMLNLU has been successfully conducting its flagship Moot Court Competition, “RMLNLU SCC Online International Media Law Moot Court Competition”, for the past ten years and now, for which we have had the privilege of partnering with Eastern Book Company, SCC Online®️, IAMC Hyderabad, Coca Cola and Levana Hospitality owing to the great prestige and outreach of this competition. Having successfully organized the same for 10 years, the Committee ventured into a new endeavour last year to familiarize law students with the intricate realm of Arbitration.

10th RMLNLU-SCC Online International Media Law Moot Court Competition, 2022
In 2022, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University in Lucknow hosted the 10th Edition of the RMLNLU-SCC Online International Media Law Moot Court Competition. The event was a resounding success, with SCC Online as the title sponsor, Levana Group as the hospitality partner, and Coca-Cola as the beverage partner. The response was overwhelming, with numerous registrations pouring in. After a rigorous selection process, 31 top teams advanced to the Oral rounds following the Memorial Knockout. Over two intense days of competition and impressive arguments, Tamil Nadu National Law University emerged as the victorious winner.
We are optimists who love to work together
The Moot Court Committee of RMLNLU is passionate about creating a dynamic platform that fosters legal education, advocacy and professional growth. As a team dedicated to excellence, we understand the value of forging partnerships with like-minded sponsors and collaborators. Together, we can shape the future of legal education, promote intellectual discourse, and inspire the next generation of legal luminaries.
We are open to good collaborations. Please email us at [email protected] if you want to partner with us.