The Chanakya Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution (CCADR), Chanakya National Law University, Patna, invites registrations for its 1st Arbitral Award Writing & Presentation Competition 2027.
The competition focuses on construction arbitration and provides law students with an opportunity to develop legal research, evidentiary assessment and arbitral award drafting skills. Participants may compete individually or in teams of two. The last date to register is December 2, 2026.
About Chanakya National Law University
Chanakya National Law University (CNLU), Patna, was established under the Chanakya National Law University Act, 2006. The University is recognised under Sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.
CNLU promotes legal education, research and legal awareness, with an emphasis on justice and the rule of law. Its academic and practical activities provide students with opportunities to apply legal knowledge and develop professional skills.
About the Chanakya Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution
The Chanakya Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution (CCADR) was established at CNLU in 2021. The Centre promotes academic research, practical skill development and professional engagement in alternative dispute resolution.
It regularly organises ADR competitions, panel discussions, workshops, training sessions and lectures, encouraging interaction among students, researchers, academicians and practitioners.
About the Competition
The competition requires participants to engage with the adjudicatory process of construction arbitration and prepare a reasoned arbitral award.
Participants will examine disputes involving delay claims, variations, defects, payment obligations and contractual interpretation. The exercise emphasises the application of substantive and procedural law, assessment of evidence, construction industry standards and impartial decision-making.
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The competition aims to strengthen analytical reasoning and legal drafting by requiring participants to approach disputes from the perspective of an arbitral tribunal.
Competition Structure
The competition will be conducted in hybrid mode.
Participants will prepare and submit their written arbitral awards online. Following evaluation, the top eight entries will qualify for presentation rounds at CNLU, Patna.
Both individual participation and co-authorship by two participants are permitted.
Theme
The competition primarily focuses on construction arbitration, including:
- Delay claims and their consequences.
- Variations in construction contracts.
- Defects and contractual obligations.
- Payment disputes.
- Contractual interpretation.
- Assessment of evidence and determination of relief.
Participants should consult the official problem and rulebook for the precise factual and legal issues.
Eligibility
The competition is open to students pursuing:
- A three-year or five-year LL.B. programme.
- A one-year or two-year LL.M. programme.
- Any other undergraduate or postgraduate law degree from a recognised university.
Registration Fees
| Category | Individual Entry | Two-Author Entry |
|---|---|---|
| Indian participants | ₹800 | ₹1,500 |
| International participants | USD 10 | USD 20 |
Participants qualifying for the advanced rounds must pay additional charges of ₹2,500 per Indian participant or USD 30 per international participant, covering food and accommodation.
Under the rulebook, advanced-round charges remain mandatory even if qualifying participants arrange their own accommodation.
Submission Guidelines
- Final awards must be submitted in both .doc/.docx and PDF formats.
- Both files must contain identical content.
- Submissions must be made through the designated Google Form.
- Participants must comply with the official rulebook’s formatting, anonymity and evaluation requirements.
- The final award submission deadline is December 15, 2026.
Prizes and Recognition
| Position | Cash Prize |
|---|---|
| Winner | ₹13,000 |
| Runner-up | ₹7,000 |
| Second Runner-up | ₹5,000 |
Additional recognition includes:
- Trophies and Certificates of Merit for the winning entries.
- Internship opportunities for the winner and runner-up.
- Publication in the CCADR Blog for the top three entries, subject to incorporation of reviewers’ comments.
- Certificates of Merit for the top eight entries.
- Certificates of Participation for participants making valid final submissions.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date for registration | December 2, 2026 |
| Last date for final award submission | December 15, 2026 |
| Results for advanced rounds | January 15, 2027 |
| Offline presentation rounds, as listed in the brochure | February 13, 2027 |
Participants should check subsequent organiser updates regarding the problem-release schedule and presentation arrangements.
Registration Procedure
Eligible participants must complete the registration form and pay the applicable registration fee.
Proof of payment must be uploaded in the registration form or emailed to events.ccadr@cnlu.ac.in. Registration is complete only after receipt of the completed form and applicable fee.
Venue
Chanakya National Law University, Patna, Bihar.
Brochure and Pre-Invite
Contact Details
For registration and competition-related queries, contact:
- Ankita Kumari, Convenor: +91 9304685878.
- Priyanshu Lucky, Editor-in-Chief: +91 9798701071.
- Priyasha Priyadarshni, Co-Convenor: +91 9971545406.
- Sumedha Singh, Co-Convenor: +91 9142337424.
- Shalini Singh, Deputy Editor-in-Chief: +91 9905823548.
Email: events.ccadr@cnlu.ac.in
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