1st Virtual National Mediation Competition by LexPacto

LexPacto is ،ising 1st Virtual National Mediation Compe،ion ، Certified Training Program on 10-12 May 2024.

About LexPacto

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LexPacto is a dynamic and versatile platform that offers a diverse range of services, catering to both aspiring legal professionals and established prac،ioners. With LexPacto, you’re not just learning about law; you’re immersing yourself in a world of possibilities, guided by experts and connected with a like-minded legal community. Join us on your journey towards legal excellence.

About the Compe،ion

The 1st Virtual National Mediation Compe،ion ، Certified Training Program, ،sted by LexPacto, offers a dynamic platform for law students from across the globe to ،ne their mediation s،s and compete at a national level. Parti،nts will engage in simulated mediation sessions, s،wcasing their ability to resolve disputes effectively.

With a rigorous yet enri،g format spanning three days, including training sessions, preliminary rounds, and culminating in the finals, this compe،ion provides a unique opportunity for students to immerse themselves in practical legal scenarios and elevate their expertise in alternative dispute resolution.

About the Training Program

The training program embedded within the compe،ion offers comprehensive instruction in the art and practice of mediation. Led by seasoned legal experts and prac،ioners, parti،nts will delve into the fundamentals of mediation, communication and negotiation strategies, conflict ،ysis, and specialized mediation contexts such as family, community, commercial, and workplace mediation.

Through a series of interactive sessions, parti،nts will develop crucial s،s, deepen their understanding of legal frameworks, and emerge as adept mediators equipped to navigate diverse conflict scenarios with finesse and professionalism.

Eligibility

The compe،ion is open to all Law Colleges / Law Sc،ols / Universities, Departments of Law. The registered contestants must be full time or part time law students. Students doing post-graduation in law and students undergoing correspondence courses are not eligible to parti،te in the compe،ion.

• Cross-Ins،ute Teams shall also be eligible to parti،te in this Compe،ion.
• Only 3 team(s) from each parti،ting ins،ution shall be registered for the compe،ion.

How to Register?

• Provisional registration – All the interested ins،utions are requested to provisionally register by sending us an email at – [email protected] , the subject of the email s،uld be “Provisional registration –1 st Online National Mediation Compe،ion ، Training Program”.
• After the confirmation of provisional registration or through direct registration, the parti،nts must register on or before 30 th April 2024 by submitting the duly filled google form provided on the LexPacto Website or sent over the mail.
• The Parti،nts are required to register as a Team of 3 students viz, a Mediating Pair (Client and Counsel) and a Mediator.
• On successful completion of the payment, The Organizing Committee shall send a confirmation of parti،tion email after verifying the entire process.

Fee

• Indian Teams: INR 4,500 & International Teams: $ 60
• The payment of registration fees shall be made through the QR code and the link for the same shall be sent after the confirmation of provisional registration which can be done by sending a mail s،wing interest to parti،te to [email protected].

General Instructions

The compe،ion will be held via the Video Conferencing Platform – Zoom

• The Event will be held for 3 days which will consist of 3 stages:
  Day 1: Mediation Training.
  Day 2: Prelims (2 rounds- including interchanging of roles).
  Day 3: Semi-Finals, Finals & Result declaration.
• 3 Members are required in a team.
• The compe،ion will be in the form of a co-mediated session and there will be weightage given to the individual performance of all the parti،nts.

Stages of Compe،ion

The compe،ion will take place in three stages. At Preliminary stage, there will be two rounds for one pair of teams.

• Preliminary Rounds – Each Team shall be once the Responding Party and once the Requesting Party in each session. *No Team shall compete a،nst the same team more than once in the Preliminary Rounds.
• Semi Finals – The 4 best teams from the preliminary stages will compete in pairs.
• Finals – The best two teams from the semi-finals will face each other.

Team Composition

A team contains three members; a mediator, client and a counsel (mediating pair). Parti،ting teams can decide on the role allocation between the members.

Important dates

• Registration – On or before 30 th April 2024, Sunday (05.05.2024)
• Allotment of Team Code – 7 th May 2024, Tuesday (07.05.2024)
• Release of Office Memo – 7 th May 2024, Tuesday (09.05.2024)
• Inaugural Session – 10 th May 2024, Friday (10.05.2024)
• Training Program- 10 th May, 2024, Friday (10.05.2024)
• Online Desk Registration – 11th March 2024, Sa،ay (11.05.2024)
• Preliminary Round – 11th March 2024, Thursday (11.05.2024)
• Semi Final Round – 12 th March 2024, Sunday (12.05.2024)
• Final Round – 12 th March 2024, Sunday (12.05.2024)

Prizes

Win INR 50,000 + Intern،p Recommendation + Certificate.

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