The Centre for Legal Simulations and Research (CLSR), Vidhi Vaarta, has opened registrations for the 2nd Vidhi Vaarta Construction Arbitration Moot Court Competition, 2026.
About the Centre for Legal Simulations and Research (CLSR)
The Centre for Legal Simulations and Research (CLSR) is a centre functioning under the aegis of Vidhi Vaarta, SRTD Group. It works towards developing practical legal competencies through courses and boot camps, initiatives for legal awareness on contemporary socio-legal issues, and virtual and physical internship opportunities providing meaningful professional exposure to law students.
About the Opportunity
The 2nd Vidhi Vaarta Construction Arbitration Law Moot Court Competition, 2026 provides law students with a rigorous, practice-oriented platform to engage with contemporary issues in construction law and arbitration through competitive mooting.
The competition simulates the complexities of commercial construction arbitration, requiring participants to conduct intensive legal research, analyse intricate contractual and factual matrices, formulate cogent legal propositions, and present persuasive submissions before experienced adjudicators.
The proposition addresses issues including additional works without a formal variation order, no dues certificates and final settlement, accord and satisfaction, economic duress, contractual authority, governmental procurement frameworks, internal financial regulations, quasi-contractual claims, and the constitution and jurisdiction of the Arbitral Tribunal under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.
Mode
The competition will be conducted in virtual mode.
Event Dates
The competition will be held from 30th to 31st October and 1st November, 2026.
Rounds
The competition will be held over a period of three days, comprising four rounds: Preliminary Rounds 1 and 2, Quarter-Final Round, Semi-Final Round and Final Round.
Eligibility Criteria
- All students duly enrolled in a bona fide undergraduate (3-year or 5-year) or postgraduate law course offered by any recognised college or university are eligible to participate.
- The participating team shall comprise a maximum of three members and a minimum of two members. In a team of three members, two shall be designated as Speakers and the third as a Researcher. In a team of two members, both shall be Speakers, with one also designated as a Researcher.
Registration Fee
The registration fee is INR 3,000 for teams registering within 30th September, 2026, and INR 3,600 for teams registering within 10th October, 2026. The registration fee, once paid, is non-refundable.
Prizes and Awards
The competition offers exciting awards, an internship opportunity with a reputed MNC LLP, prizes worth more than ₹25,000, and e-certificates for participants.
Contact
Email: mcc.vidhivaarta@gmail.com
Phone: +91-724-817-5565
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Application Procedure
Interested teams may register for the competition by filling out the registration form and paying the registration fee in the prescribed manner, the details for which shall be intimated to the participants.
The last date to register is 10th October, 2026.
