ANNOUNCEMENT:
The National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS) announces The NUALS Moot — IInd Edition, a national-level competition addressing critical questions at the intersection of international taxation and corporate law. The competition, guided by the maxim La Giustizia Divina Vi Appare— “Where the divine justice appears,” features an expertly crafted problem focusing on bilateral negotiation and tax implications.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZERS:
The NUALS Moot Court Society (MCS), recognized for organizing the prestigious NUALS International Maritime Law Arbitration Competition (NIMLAC), brings together practitioners and academicians specializing in international taxation and corporate law. The Society has distinguished itself through exceptional performances in international and national moot court competitions, and is renowned for its warm hospitality in hosting competitions. The problem is drafted by Mr. Hardeep Singh Chawla, a tax counsel, specializing in international and domestic tax law, with particular expertise in complex tax disputes and cross-border structuring.
ABOUT THE PREMIER EDITION:
The NUALS Moot 2025 (TNM) brought together legal intellects from across India to explore the evolving complexities of International Taxation and Corporate Legal Structures in Cross-Border Share Acquisitions. Through a meticulously crafted proposition, participants navigated the intersections of global commerce, taxation regimes, and corporate governance. The competition followed a hybrid format, where the preliminary rounds were held in an online format on February 8, 2025, followed by the quarter and semi
finals on February 9, 2025, and the grand finale being conducted offline at the NUALS campus on February
23, 2025. The judging panel featured stalwart Partners, Principal Associates, Senior Associates, A2 and A1 Associates of Tier-1 Law firms across India, and Tax Practitioners at the High Court of Kerala, among others, as judges.
The Grand Finale was graced by the esteemed presence of Hon’ble Mr. Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Kauser Edappagath, and Hon’ble Mr. Justice C. Jayachandran, distinguished sitting Judges of the High Court of Kerala, who presided over the final round as adjudicators. The School of Law, SASTRA Deemed University, emerged as the winners of the Competition, and the students from Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Law University, Sonepat secured the Runners-up position. The competition saw participation from top law institutions, including NLSIU Bangalore, NALSAR Hyderabad, NLIU Bhopal, NUJS Kolkata, RMLNLU Lucknow, TNNLU, GNLU Silvassa, NUSRL Ranchi, and prominent law colleges from across India. TNM 2025 reaffirmed its status as a premier platform for nuanced legal debate in international tax and corporate law within the country, while carving out a niche for itself within the National Mooting Circle
EVENT FORMAT:
❖ Preliminary Rounds: All registered teams shall participate the Online preliminary rounds via Google Meet.
❖ Advanced Rounds: Top eight teams compete in online Quarter Finals. The four winning teams shall advance to the Semi-Finals.
❖ Semi-Final, Final Rounds & Valedictory: Offline round at NUALS campus, Kochi.
IMPORTANT DATES:
❖ Proposition release and Commencement of Team Registration – 19th September
❖ Deadline for Clarifications – 24th September
❖ Release of Clarifications – 27th September
❖ Team Registration Deadline – 30th September
❖ Deadline for Submission of Memorial – 14th October
❖ Inauguration ceremony and orientation (Online) – 17th October
❖ Preliminary round and Quarter Finals (Online) – 18th and 19th October
❖ Semi-Final, Final Rounds and Valedictory Ceremony (Offline) – 25 October
AWARDS:
❖ Winner: ₹50,000
❖ Runners-Up: ₹25,000
❖ Best Memorial: ₹15,000
❖ Best Speaker (Prelims): ₹5,000
❖ Best Speaker (Finals): ₹5,000
ELIGIBILITY:
❖ Open to students enrolled in a full-time 5-year law course.
❖ International teams may participate with permission of the Moot Court Society.
❖ Team composition: 2-5 members.
❖ Maximum 32 teams accepted (first-come, first-served)
❖ Maximum two teams per institution
REGISTRATION PROCESS:
Team Registration is final only after the payment of the registration fees and after entering the requisite team details. The slots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Final Registration:
❖ Complete by September 30th, 2025 (11:59 PM IST)
❖ Link: Team Registration — NUALS MCS
Registration Fees:
❖ INR 3,500 per team
❖ Additional INR 4,000 for the Offline Rounds.
For Proposition, Brochure, and Rulebook: Official Documents — NUALS MCS
Further, visit The Official Website of The NUALS MCS to access all details about the moot.
CONTACT:
❖ Secretary: Alina Sujith (+91 70340 12345)
❖ Joint Secretary: Aadia Nair (+91 99952 29094)
❖ Program Coordinator: Bliss Joseph Saigi (+91 91885 92055)
❖ Participant Committee Heads: Sree Hamsini Bala Murugan (+91 82486 23455), Malavika Manoj (+91 89218 94507)
FOLLOW US ON
❖ Website: www.nualsmcs.com
❖ Mail: nualsmoot@nuals.ac.in
❖ Instagram: @thenualsmoot
❖ LinkedIn: @NUALS Moot Court Society
