About the University Maharashtra National Law University, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (MNLUCS), established in 2017, is an independent and autonomous institution dedicated to quality legal education. The university aims to develop legally and socially relevant professionals through its various academic initiatives.
About the Organizers The competition is a collaborative effort by two centres of the University:
- Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution (CADR): An initiative aimed at promoting academic research on ADR themes and imbibing skills like active listening and empathy.
- Centre for International Corporate and Commercial Laws (CICCL): Focuses on disseminating knowledge relating to Corporate and Commercial Law in domestic and international arenas.
About the Competition MNLU Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar is organizing the Senior Advocate Late Shri P.M. Shah National Client Counselling Competition, 2026. The competition pays tribute to Late Shri P.M. Shah, a designated Senior Advocate of the Bombay High Court and former Vice-Chairman of the Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa, known for his ethics and professional acumen.
The competition simulates a law office consultation where participants (counsels) interact with a client to elicit information, outline problems, and propose solutions.
Themes The problems for the competition will be based on a spectrum of laws, including:
- Cyber Law / Technology Law
- Mediation Law
- Contract Law
- Corporate Law
- Arbitration Law
Eligibility and Team Composition
- Eligibility: Students enrolled in three-year or five-year law degree programs from any University, Law School, or College are eligible.
- Team Size: Each team shall comprise two participants only (Counsel 1 and Counsel 2).
- Selection: Participation is limited to 40 teams on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Date and Venue
- Dates: 14th and 15th March, 2026.
- Venue: Maharashtra National Law University, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Campus, Nath Valley Road, Kanchanwadi, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Maharashtra).
Registration Details
- Deadline: The last date for registration is 15th February, 2026.
- Fee: ₹7,000/- per team.
- Inclusions: The fee covers accommodation and food.
- Note: Accommodation is provided from 6:00 PM on 13th March to 10:00 AM on 16th March 2026.
- Process: Teams must fill out the Google Form and submit proof of payment. A Team Code will be assigned within 48 hours of successful registration.
Awards and Prizes
- Winning Team: Trophy + Cash Prize of ₹30,000/-.
- 1st Runners Up: Trophy + Cash Prize of ₹20,000/-.
- Best Counsel: Trophy + Cash Prize of ₹10,000/-.
- EBC Learning Subscription: The Winning Team and Best Counsel will receive a 1-year complimentary subscription worth ₹14,500/- each.
- Certificates: All participants will receive a Certificate of Participation.
Important Links
- Registration Link: https://forms.gle/xpG4NrQHFAbG99Kv5
- Payment Link: https://forms.eduqfix.com/4thcounslling/add
Contact Information For any queries, please write to 1ncc@mnlua.ac.in.
Student Convenors:
- Udit Agrawal (CADR): +91 8003509513
- Soumil Sharma (CICCL): +91 7999342987
