National Client Counselling Competition | GLS University | Virtual Mode | Register by 7th Feb 2026
National Client Counselling Competition | GLS University | Virtual Mode | Register by 7th Feb 2026
About Faculty of Law, GLS University:
Established in 2015, the Faculty of Law at GLS University has quickly become a preferred destination for aspiring lawyers. With experienced faculty, practicing advocates, and a pedagogy that blends theory with practice, the school emphasizes:
- Case studies, classroom discussions, and interactive presentations
- Moot courts, drafting exercises, and pro bono learning
- Clinical papers and dissertation writing in the final year
The Faculty of Law has also been recognized in the Forbes Legal Power List 2020 as one of India’s most promising law schools.
About the Competition:
The Virtual Client Counselling Competition 2026 is designed to help law students develop essential professional skills in interviewing, advising, and problem‑solving.
- Focus on preventive law and counselling functions
- Opportunity for cultural and academic exchange among students, teachers, and practitioners
- 30 teams selected on a first‑come, first‑serve basis
Registration Details:
- Deadline: February 7, 2026 (11:59 pm)
- Link: Click here to register
- Fee: ₹500 per team (via QR code payment)
- Submit payment receipt and transaction ID with the form
Team Composition:
- Each team = 2 participants (Counsel 1 & Counsel 2)
- Only one team per institution allowed
- First registered team from an institution will be considered
Competition Format:
The event simulates a law office consultation. Teams will interview and counsel a client based on a given problem.
Rounds:
- Preliminary Round – Recorded video submission (10 minutes)
- Quarter‑Finals – Live virtual counselling (30 minutes)
- Semi‑Finals – Live virtual counselling (35 minutes)
- Finals – Live virtual counselling (40 minutes)
Key Guidelines:
- Formal attire required (black pants, white shirt)
- English is the official language
- No disclosure of identity; teams will be identified by codes
- Misconduct (e.g., foul language, identity disclosure, attempts to access problems early) will lead to disqualification
Themes for Counselling Competition:
Problems in later rounds will be drawn from:
- Labour Law
- Cyber Law
- Constitutional Law
- Contract Law
- Company Law
- Arbitration Law
- Property Law
- Health Law
- Other relevant codified/uncodified laws
Important Dates:
- Registration Deadline: February 7, 2026
- Selected Teams Announced: February 9, 2026
- Preliminary Video Submission: February 12, 2026
- Preliminary Results: February 17, 2026
- Quarter‑Finals, Semi‑Finals & Finals: February 28, 2026
- Prize Distribution: February 28, 2026
Awards:
- Winner: ₹10,000 + Certificate of Excellence
- 1st Runner‑Up: ₹8,000 + Certificate of Excellence
- Best Advocate: ₹5,000 + Certificate of Excellence
- All Participants: E‑Certificate of Participation
Contact Details:
- Convenor: Dr. Mayuri Pandya (Dean, Faculty of Law)
- Faculty Coordinator: Dr. Aditi Jani
- Co‑Coordinators: Ms. Srishti Pandey (+91 8377086410), Ms. Anshu Tewari (+91 9409288500)
- Email: clientcounselling.fol@gmail.com
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