Government Law College, Mumbai, in association with the Wildlife Conservation Trust, invites participation in the 8th Wildlife Protection Government Law College National Moot Court Competition 2026–27.
The competition follows a hybrid format, with online Preliminary Rounds and Quarter-finals on December 5, 2026, followed by the Semi-finals and Final in Mumbai on January 9, 2027.
Institutions must complete provisional registration by November 3, 2026, and final registration with payment by November 8, 2026.
About Government Law College, Mumbai
Government Law College, Mumbai, is a legal education institution whose Moot Court Association organises advocacy activities and competitions for law students.
Through this competition, the College brings together legal education and wildlife conservation, encouraging students to examine environmental challenges through research and courtroom advocacy.
About the Competition
The Wildlife Protection Government Law College National Moot Court Competition focuses on wildlife conservation and environmental law.
The eighth edition gives participants an opportunity to research wildlife protection issues, prepare memorials and present oral arguments. The rounds will be adjudicated by members of the legal profession, academia and experts in wildlife and forest law.
Eligibility
- Participants must be students pursuing a three-year LL.B. or five-year integrated law course in India.
- Each college or university may send one team.
- Cross-institutional teams are not permitted.
Team Composition
Each team must comprise three members:
- Two Speakers
- One Researcher
Competition Structure
A maximum of 20 teams will participate in the Preliminary Rounds.
- Preliminary Rounds and Quarter-finals: Online via Zoom.
- Semi-finals and Final: In person at Government Law College, Mumbai.
A panel discussion will also be held in Mumbai on January 8, 2027.
Registration Fee and Accommodation
The registration fee is ₹5,000 per team, payable through NEFT.
The fee includes accommodation for teams residing outside Mumbai that qualify for the Semi-finals, subject to the official rules. Accommodation is not provided to every registered team.
Bank details will be shared after confirmation of provisional registration.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Provisional registration by email | November 3, 2026, by 11:59 PM IST |
| Final registration and payment | November 8, 2026 |
| Deadline for seeking clarifications | November 10, 2026 |
| Tentative release of clarifications | November 15, 2026 |
| Soft-copy memorial submission | November 28, 2026 |
| Soft-copy compendium submission | November 30, 2026 |
| Online Preliminary Rounds and Quarter-finals | December 5, 2026 |
| Hard-copy memorials and compendiums — qualifying teams only | January 3, 2027 |
| Panel discussion in Mumbai | January 8, 2027 |
| Offline Semi-finals and Final | January 9, 2027 |
Registration Procedure
Registration must be completed in two stages:
- Provisional registration: Email wpm.glc@gmail.com by November 3, 2026, at 11:59 PM IST.
- Final registration: After confirmation, complete the Google Form and pay the registration fee by November 8, 2026.
The organisers will share the registration form and payment details after accepting the institution’s provisional registration.
Click here to email the organisers for provisional registration
Official Rules and Revised Schedule
Click here to download the official competition rules
Click here to download the revised schedule
Contact Details
For registration and competition-related queries, email:
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