MOOT COURT ASSOCIATIONSCHOOL OF LAW

PRESIDENCY UNIVERSITYPRESENTS

4 TH INTERNATIONAL MOOT COURTCOMPETITION ON

INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW9 TH TO 11 TH APRIL, 2020

INVITATION

TO,THE VICE-CHANCELLOR/DIRECTOR/REGISTRAR/PRINCIPAL/DEANSUBJECT: Invitation to participate in the 4th International Moot CourtCompetition organised by School of Law, Presidency University onInternational Humanitarian Law to be held on 9th – 11th April, 2020. Dear Madam / Sir,It gives us immense pleasure to cordially invite your esteemed Institution toparticipate in the 4th International Moot Court Competition on InternationalHumanitarian Law. The competition is organised by the Moot CourtAssociation of School of Law, Presidency University. This event seeks toprepare students to deal with the legal aspects related to International Laws.Also, it will enlighten the students on a technical and current subject likeInternational Relations and Human Rights. The competition will be held on the9th , 10th and 11th April, 2020 at the School of Law, Presidency University,Bengaluru.Your University/School/Department/College is invited to participate in thecompetition, to which you are required to provisionally register your team viaemail. The filled in registration form must be sent tomca@presidencyuniversity.in by February 29th , 2020. We look forward towelcoming you to our International event. Warm regards,Yours Sincerely, Dr. Radha Padmanabhan Mr. AravindanVice Chancellor HOD, School of LawPresidency University, Bengaluru.  Presidency University, Bengaluru

Presidency University, Bengaluru was establishedby the Presidency University Act, 2013 (KarnatakaAct 41 of 2013). Presidency University’s vision is tobe a world-class University. We believe in nurturingtalent amongst all those who enter our portals.Through this close nurturing of talent and skills ineach individual, we aim to transform students tobecome successful professionals and responsiblecitizens. We accomplish all this through ourexcellence in teaching, best pedagogy borrowedfrom the world, research and study cells andthrough legal services.

ABOUT PRESIDENCYUNIVERSITY

ABOUT SCHOOL OF LAW

The School of Law has specifically designed three differentIntegrated Bachelor Degree Honors Programs, viz., B.A.,LL.B. [Hons.], BBA. LL.B. [Hons.], and B.Com. LL.B. [Hons.] toprepare legal professionals for the diverse contexts. Thecurriculum includes courses on personal and professionalskill development like Professional Communication(including courses in general and legal English),Researching and Reasoning Skills, Advocacy Skills, andDrafting Skills. All such skills are refined through MootCourts, Mock Trials, Legal Aid Clinics, and Internships thatare conducted in compliance with the requirements of theBar Council of India. It is also a center for Post-GraduateLegal Studies offering One Year LL.M. in Technology Law,Intellectual Property Law and Gender Studies, suitingrequirements of the Bench and Bar and cutting edgeresearch in contemporary areas.

ABOUT MOOT COURTASSOCIATION

The Moot Court Association [MCA] of the School of Law,Presidency University Bengaluru was established inthe year 2015 with the view to promote oral advocacyskills and legal writing techniques. The foremostendeavor of the MCA is to develop and encouragemooting. MCA with active association and guidance ofthe Bar Council of India hosted the 1st National MootCourt Competition - the 32nd All India Inter UniversityNational Moot Court Competition which was held on5th – 7th March 2016. The 2nd National Moot CourtCompetition on Sports Law was held on 11th - 13thApril, 2018. Last year the School of Law with the helpof MCA hosted their 3rd National Moot CourtCompetition on Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code from11th to 13th April. MCA has actively conducted eventssuch as Intra-Moot Court, Novice Moot Court andIntra-Trial Advocacy Competitions to promote thespirit of mooting amongst the students.

MOOT PROPOSITION ON:

INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW

TEAM COMPOSITION :

Each participating University/College/Institute cannominate a team consisting of maximum three and

minimum two student members. Moot Proposition, Rulesand Regulations, Registration Form, and Registration Fee

are announced on various websites.

IMPORTANT DATES

Release of Moot Proposition : 10th February 2020Last Date of Provisional Registration : 15th February 2020Last Date of Registration with fees : 29th February 2020Last Date for seeking clarifications on moot problem : 29th February 2020Release of Clarifications : 05th March 2020Submission of Memorial (Soft Copies) : 01st April 2020Submission of Memorials (5 hard copies) : 09th April 2020Inauguration, Orientation, Researchers' test : 09th April 2020Preliminary, Octa-finals (upon the discretion of the MCA), Quarter finals : 10th April 2020Semi-finals, Finals : 11th April 2020Valedictory and Prize Distribution : 11th April 2020

Campus (Venue)Presidency University

Itgalpur Main Road, Rajanukunte,Yelahanka, Bengaluru, 560064

{10 kms from Yelahanka Town, 24kms (52 mins drive) from the Kempegowda International Airport, 32kms (1hour drive or avail BMTC BusNo. 293S and then 407C) from Bangalore City Railway Station and Majestic Bus Stand, 33kms (1hour 10mins drive) from MG Road}

ORGANISING COMMITTEE

FACULTY MEMBERSMr. Abhijit B Ms. Pramadwara KAsst. Professor Asst. Professor(Convener) (Co-convener)Ph. +91 8891719173 Ph. +91 7017107143

STUDENT MEMBERS Ms. Praneesha Nayyar Ms. Sayantani Ray(Convener) (Co-convener)Ph. +91 7697541008 Ph. +91 8282856922 Ms. Arpita Sahu Mr. Kiran Shree(Registration Affairs) (General Affairs)Ph. +91 9845728337 Ph. +91 8414090304