IILM University, Gurugram – 1st Client Counselling Competition 2025
About IILM University & Law School
IILM University, Gurugram, is a distinguished private institution with over 30 years of academic excellence, offering diverse undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. IILM Law School, established in 2018, provides B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), and LL.M. programs, focusing on practical legal training and professional development.
About the Client Counselling Committee
Founded in 2024, the Client Counselling Committee aims to enhance students’ legal skills by preparing them for real-world client interactions. Through simulated lawyer-client sessions, the competition sharpens advocacy, negotiation, and advisory abilities.
About the Competition
This competition provides law students with hands-on experience in client counselling, testing their legal knowledge, communication skills, and ethical reasoning.
Competition Highlights:
Cash Prizes & Certificates
Renowned Legal Experts as Judges
Internships for Winners & Semi-Finalists
Networking & Learning Opportunities
Mode of Competition: Hybrid
- Preliminary Round (Online – March 17, 2025) – All registered teams compete.
- Semi-Final (Offline – March 28, 2025) – Top 6 teams advance.
- Final Round (Offline – March 29, 2025) – Top 2 teams compete for the title.
Topics for the Competition:
- Cyber Law
- Public Health & Human Rights
- Criminal Law
- Constitutional Law
- Corporate Law
- Intellectual Property Rights
- Torts & Consumer Protection
- Family Law
- Contract Law & Arbitration
Eligibility & Team Composition
- Open to students in any year of a 3-year or 5-year LLB program.
- Each team must have two participants (Counsel 1 & Counsel 2).
- A maximum of one team per institution is allowed.
- A total of 30 teams will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis (may be extended).
Competition Structure & Rules
- The case problem will be disclosed 24 hours in advance; client details will be revealed during the session.
- Participants will be judged on their understanding of client needs, questioning techniques, legal analysis, and communication.
- Formal courtroom attire (Indian/Western) is mandatory.
- The official language is English.
- Misconduct, unfair means, or disclosure of identity will result in disqualification.
Registration Details
- Registration Fee: ₹1200 per team.
- Additional Fee for Offline Rounds: ₹1500 (includes accommodation & food).
- Deadline: March 14, 2025.
- Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLjQU60YlrUq4r-B_yVePEVK9dOIDFjXkJhKwCQiLdqqnSGg/viewform
Awards & Prizes
Winner: Trophy + ₹12,000 + Internship + Certificate of Merit
Semi-Finalists: Internship + Certificate of Merit
Best Student Counsel (Prelim Round): ₹3,000 + Internship + Certificate
E-certificates & additional courses for all active participants.
Contact Information
Email: client.counselling.iilm@gmail.com
Faculty Contact: Aastha Thakur, Assistant Professor (aastha.thakur@iilm.edu)
Student Coordinators:
- Prachi Mangla (prachi.mangla.ug21@iilm.edu)
- Sneha Joon (sneha.joon.ug21@iilm.edu)
BROCHURE- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FkbhC8UPA-_oS-nZzTbLedtTH5MEVUcG/view
