National Mediation Competition | DNLU Visakhapatnam | Register by 15th Feb 2026

National Mediation Competition | DNLU Visakhapatnam | Register by 15th Feb 2026

About the Institution:

Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University (DSNLU), Visakhapatnam, established under the DSNLU Act, 2008 by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, is a premier law school recognized by the Bar Council of India (BCI). The university offers a wide range of academic programs including the five‑year integrated B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), specialized LL.M. programs, and doctoral research opportunities. DSNLU emphasizes clinical legal education, ensuring that students gain practical exposure alongside academic excellence.

About Mediation Competition:

The Shri D.V. Subba Rao National Mediation Competition is an initiative to promote alternative dispute resolution (ADR) skills among law students. Mediation, as a collaborative and solution‑oriented process, is increasingly vital in today’s legal landscape.

• Participants will engage in realistic mediation scenarios, enhancing their negotiation and conflict‑resolution abilities.
• The competition will be judged by experienced mediators, practitioners, and academicians from across India.
• It provides a unique opportunity to interact with ADR experts and gain practical insights into mediation practice.

The first edition (September 2024) witnessed participation from 24 teams nationwide and was inaugurated by Hon’ble Justice Shri J.K. Maheshwari, Supreme Court of India. Building on this success, DSNLU proudly announces the second edition, continuing the legacy of Shri D.V. Subba Rao, a respected jurist and advocate of ADR in India.

Key Dates & Registration:

• Provisional Registration: 15 January – 15 February 2026
• Final Registration: 16 February – 28 February 2026
• Registration Fee: ₹9,000 per team

Event Timeline:

• Release of Problem (Prelims & Quarter‑Finals): 7 March 2026
• Clarification Deadline (Prelims & Quarter‑Finals): 11 March 2026
• Release of Problem (Semi‑Finals & Finals): 14 March 2026
• Clarification Deadline (Semi‑Finals & Finals): 17 March 2026
• Clarifications Released (Prelims & Quarter‑Finals): 19 March 2026
• Clarifications Released (Semi‑Finals & Finals): 25 March 2026

Competition Rounds:

• 27 March 2026: Registration, Opening Ceremony & Preliminary Round – 1
• 28 March 2026: Preliminary Round – 2 & Quarter‑Finals
• 29 March 2026: Semi‑Finals, Final Round & Valedictory Ceremony

Contact Information:

• Email: nationalmediation@dsnlu.ac.in
• Faculty Co‑ordinator: Dr. Kavuri Sudha | 9492535618 | sudhakavuri@dsnlu.ac.in
• Student Co‑ordinators:
  • Arjit Mishra | 8542840095 | arjitmishra@dsnlu.ac.in
  • Kartikey Bansal | 6395633550 | kartikeybansal@dsnlu.ac.in

Why Participate?

• Gain hands‑on mediation experience.
• Learn from seasoned ADR professionals.
• Enhance negotiation and communication skills.
• Network with peers and experts from across India.

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