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About UsThe School of Law at Sathyabama Institute of Science & Technology is proud to announce the Col. Dr. Jeppiaar National Client Counselling Competition 2026. Scheduled for March 21, 2026, this competition offers law students a unique “Lighthouse” opportunity to sharpen their interview techniques, empathy, and professional advisory skills in a competitive national environment.
About the Institute
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology is a premier multidisciplinary university located in Chennai. Accredited with an NAAC A++ grade and ranked 43rd in NIRF 2022, the institute has maintained over 30 years of academic excellence. It is a research-driven institution, famous for its global collaborations and technical achievements, such as the launch of SATHYABAMASAT with ISRO.
The School of Law at Sathyabama follows this tradition of excellence by offering a curriculum that blends academic analysis with high-level practical training. Under the guidance of seasoned faculty and legal practitioners, the school focuses on creating professionals who are not only masters of legal research but also possess the ethical “analytical rigor” required for social justice and advocacy.
About National Client Counselling Competition
Client counselling is a critical component of legal practice, moving beyond theoretical policy dialogue to the direct application of law to human problems. This competition simulates a law office environment where students must act as advocates, building rapport with a “dummy client” while identifying viable legal remedies.
Participants will be evaluated on their ability to extract relevant facts, explain complex legal provisions in layman’s terms, and maintain professional discipline while suggesting the most effective course of action.
Competition Themes
The competition will challenge teams with diverse case scenarios involving:
- Property & Family Disputes: Inheritance, partition, and personal laws.
- Criminal Law: Crimes against women and children, forgery, and fraud.
- Financial Crimes: Banking fraud and digital forgery.
- Civil Wrongs: Defamation and contractual breaches.
Event Timeline
| Event | Important Date |
| Last Date for Registration | 15th March, 2026 |
| Last Date for Clarifications | 17th March, 2026 |
| Competition Date | 21st March, 2026 |
| Mode of Event | On-site (Chennai) |
Eligibility & Team Composition
- Eligibility: Open to law students currently enrolled in a 3-year LL.B. or 5-year integrated LL.B. program at any recognized institution.
- Team Structure: Each team must consist of exactly two (2) members.
- Registration Fee: There is no registration fee for this competition, making it an accessible platform for high-quality research-focused scholarship.
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Format & Code of Conduct
- Counselling Session: Teams will interview a dummy client to understand their grievances and identify legal issues.
- Legal Remedies: Participants must explain relevant statutes clearly and suggest professional remedies within the time limit.
- Judges’ Interaction: The final 5–10 minutes of each session are dedicated to questions from the panel of judges.
- Language & Dress Code: The official language is English. Dress code is strict white formal shirts with black pants/salwar.
- Materials: No electronic devices are allowed; however, Bare Acts are permitted to assist in analytical rigor.
Awards and Recognition
- Winner: Trophy and Certificate of Merit.
- Runner-up: Trophy and Certificate of Merit.
- Best Performer: Trophy and Certificate of Merit.
- Participation: All participating teams will receive a Participation Certificate recognizing their effort in legal advocacy.
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Registration and Contact Information
Interested teams are encouraged to complete their registration promptly to ensure their spot in this national-level event.
Contact Persons:
- Faculty Coordinators: Mr. K. Sanjay (+91 79043 08768) | Mr. Manas Unnikrishnan (+91 94957 75276)
- Student Coordinators: Sunil A (+91 86105 74537) | Poojaashree Devaraj (+91 93618 99221)
