Overview

The Moot Court Society, Sharda School of Law, Sharda University, is pleased to announce the Intra Moot Court Competition, 2026, to be held on 31^st October 2026.

The competition seeks to provide students with a valuable opportunity to engage with the practical dimensions of legal advocacy, test their understanding of legal principles, and develop the skills essential for effective courtroom representation.

About the Event:

Mooting is an integral part of legal education, offering students an opportunity to move beyond theoretical learning and experience the process of presenting legal arguments in a simulated courtroom setting. It requires a combination of thorough legal research, analytical reasoning, persuasive drafting, and effective oral advocacy.

The Intra Moot Court Competition, 2026, aims to foster these essential skills by encouraging participants to critically examine legal issues, interpret statutory provisions, analyse judicial precedents, and formulate well-reasoned arguments. The competition will also provide a platform for students to demonstrate their advocacy abilities, exercise professional judgment, and develop confidence in presenting their submissions before a simulated judicial bench.

Target Audience:

Students of Sharda School of Law, Sharda University, 2^nd year onwards.

Key Components of the Competition:

• Researcher Test: Evaluating participants' legal knowledge, research aptitude, and understanding of the applicable legal principles.
• Memorial Preparation and Legal Drafting: Encouraging the preparation of structured, precise, and well-supported written submissions.
• Oral Advocacy: Developing the ability to present cogent legal arguments, respond to judicial questions, and defend submissions with clarity and confidence.
• Courtroom Etiquette and Professional Conduct: Promoting adherence to procedural requirements, courtroom decorum, and the standards of professionalism expected of aspiring advocates.
• Teamwork and Strategic Reasoning: Strengthening coordination between speakers and researchers while developing coherent and persuasive legal strategies.

Objectives of Event

• To provide students with practical exposure to the procedures and dynamics of simulated courtroom proceedings.
• To enhance legal research, critical analysis, statutory interpretation, and memorial drafting skills.
• To cultivate persuasive oral advocacy and the ability to respond effectively to questions posed by the bench.
• To encourage the practical application of legal principles and judicial precedents to complex legal issues.
• To instil professional discipline, ethical responsibility, and adherence to courtroom decorum.
• To identify and nurture promising mooters and prepare students for participation in future institutional, national, and international moot court competitions.

Convener Details

Patron – In- Chief:

• Prof. (Dr.) Rhishikesh Dave, Dean, Sharda School of Law, Sharda University
• Prof. (Dr.) Tarkesh Molia, Head of Department, Sharda School of Law, Sharda University

Co-ordinators:

• Dr. Razia Chauhan, Convenor, Moot Court Society, Sharda School of Law
• Ms. Khushbu Maheshwari, Co-Convenor, Moot Court Society, Sharda School of Law