MEDEXON 2026 is an international mediation competition offering practical ADR exposure, prizes, internships and publication opportunities.
About Dexon Global
Dexon Global is a research-driven, interdisciplinary organisation working across legal education, public policy, sustainability and global academic collaboration. It operates at the intersection of law, policy, business and social impact, with a focus on knowledge creation and capacity building.
Dexon Global also houses the Centre for Institutional Peacebuilding, ODR, Mediation and Arbitration Training, which focuses on alternative dispute resolution, Online Dispute Resolution (ODR), mediation and institutional peacebuilding. The Centre seeks to connect theoretical learning with practical dispute resolution through research, training, academic collaboration and international engagement.
About the Opportunity
MEDEXON 2026 is an international mediation competition organised by Dexon Global through its Centre for Institutional Peacebuilding, ODR, Mediation and Arbitration Training, in collaboration with Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP), Brazil, and powered by TiradoADR Limited, London, UK.
The competition brings together institutions, practitioners, academics and dispute-resolution professionals from multiple jurisdictions. It is designed to provide participants with practical exposure to mediation and alternative dispute resolution while developing skills in communication, negotiation, problem-solving, collaboration and interest-based dispute resolution.
The competition also provides opportunities beyond the competition rounds, including cash prizes for the winning team, internship opportunities for the top four teams and publication opportunities for participants.
Number of Positions
The brochure does not specify a fixed number of participating teams or positions.
Mode
The competition will be conducted in virtual mode.
Competition Dates
The competition will be conducted in two phases. Phase I is scheduled for October 31 to November 1, 2026, while Phase II is scheduled for November 14 to November 15, 2026.
Deadline
The final registration deadline is October 20, 2026. The early-bird registration deadline is September 25, 2026. The clarification date is October 10, 2026, and the clarification response date is October 20, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
Students pursuing the following programmes are eligible to participate in MEDEXON 2026:
- 3-Year LL.B. programmes.
- 5-Year Integrated Law Programmes, including B.A. LL.B., B.B.A. LL.B. and other allied integrated courses.
- LL.M. programmes.
Perks & Benefits
The competition offers the following opportunities:
Cash Prizes
The winning team will receive cash prizes.
Internship Opportunities
The top four teams will receive internship opportunities at leading firms and dispute-resolution centres, including Tirado ADR Ltd, Legal League Consulting and MedArb International.
Publication Opportunity
All participants will receive a free publication opportunity at Beyond Briefs Law Review (BBLR), which carries ISSN 3048-4782.
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Registration Fees
For Indian nationals, early-bird team registration is INR 3,000 per team, with each team consisting of three members. Standard team registration is INR 5,100 per team.
For foreign nationals and students of law schools outside India, early-bird registration is USD 90 per team, while standard registration is USD 150 per team. Each team consists of three members.
The brochure states that registration fees are non-refundable under any circumstances.
Timeline of the Event
The brochure was released on August 25, 2026.
Early-bird registration closes on September 25, 2026, while final registration closes on October 20, 2026. The competition will take place in two phases, from October 31 to November 1, 2026, and from November 14 to November 15, 2026.
Contact
Participants are requested to follow the contact hierarchy specified in the brochure.
Email: medexonglobal@gmail.com
Mr. Somnath Majhi: +91 6294017498 — for queries relating to registration and the registration process.
Ms. Mohona Datta: +91 8777861676 — for queries concerning the number of teams per institution, the event, rules, schedule and other event-related matters.
For queries and requests to be a part of MEDEXON 2026: +91 6202300514.
Application Procedure
Interested teams may register for MEDEXON 2026 through the registration link provided in the official competition brochure.
The brochure provides separate early-bird and standard registration fees for Indian and foreign participants. Each team must consist of three members.
The final registration deadline is October 20, 2026.
