About the organiser/college/university
The ICFAI Law School is a constituent body of the IFHE and is recognized by the Bar Council of India. The ICFAI Law School Hyderabad offers a B.B.A. LL.B (Hons), B.A. LL.B (Hons) and B.A.J LL.B (Hons.) integrated five-year courses, One Year LLM in Corporate and Commercial Laws, Criminal Law, Tax Laws, Insolvency & Bankruptcy Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution. ICFAI Law School, IFHE, Hyderabad, has achieved significant recognition in various rankings. It was ranked 1st among the Top Leading Law Schools of Super Excellence and 1st among Top Law Schools in Telangana by GHRDC. GHRDC also ranked it 2nd among Top Law Schools by Region. Further solidifying its position, Competition Success Review ranked it 1st among Top Leading Law Schools of Super Excellence. Additionally, the IIRF Ranking 2024 placed it 1st among the Top Leading Law Schools in Telangana State and 3rd in the All India Rank. The institution also secured the 31st rank in the NIRF Law 2025 rankings.
About the event/opportunity
The Negotiation and Mediation Competition, organized under the aegis of the FRIEDEN ADR Club at ICFAI Law School, Hyderabad, is designed to provide students with a practical platform to experience the essence of Alternative Dispute Resolution. This competition simulates real-world negotiation and mediation settings, allowing participants to assume the roles of clients, counsels, and mediators as they work toward resolving complex disputes collaboratively. The event emphasizes teamwork, communication, strategy, and empathy, skills that are critical for future legal professionals. By engaging in this competition, students gain invaluable exposure to the dynamics of dispute settlement outside the courtroom, strengthening their ability to analyze issues, develop creative solutions, and advocate effectively in a non-adversarial environment. Through expert guidance, structured problem scenarios, and interactive sessions, the competition fosters experiential learning, ensuring that participants not only refine their advocacy but also embrace the spirit of dialogue and cooperation that lies at the heart of dispute resolution.
Location
Hyderabad, India
Registration/submission procedure : Link for registration
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebIifZWy8Ed-Hvmx7-OxuOG2EzxuBdHDPf3PuHRSQZYqrMuw/viewform
Fee details
Registration – 2,500 /- (excluding accomodation)
The payment link or payment details shall be provided to the teams upon successful completion of the provisional registration process.
Hostel Accommodation – 700 /- (per person, per day )
Prizes
Best Mediator : ₹25,000 + Internship Opportunity
Best Mediating Pair : ₹25,000 + Internship Opportunity
Runner-up Mediating Pair : ₹15,000 + Internship Opportunity
Runner-up Mediator : ₹15,000 + Internship Opportunity
Honorary Mention : ₹10,000
Deadlines/important dates
Provisional Registration: 9th Oct, 2025
End of Registration: 02 Nov, 2025
Event Dates: 14 , 15 , & 16 Nov, 2025
Contact information
S.B Deekshith +91 9113970339 President, FRIEDEN Club
Anshumaan Patro +91 77352 70634 President, Centre For Excellence In ADR
Srinidhi Manthripragada +91 80741 05979 Vice President, FRIEDEN Club
D V Chandana Goud +91 7675051108 Vice President, Centre for excellence in ADR
