1st Intra Trial Advocacy and Judgment Writing Competition (Day 1, Day 2 & Day 3)
24 February 2026, Tuesday
24 February 2026, Tuesday
11:00 AM
12:10 PM
IILM School of Law
IILM School of Law
Mr. Shrey Kapoor
IILM University, Gurugram
The 1st Intra Trial Advocacy and Judgment Writing Competition was a pioneering three-day internal competition designed to bridge the gap between theoretical legal education and practical courtroom application, integrating Trial Advocacy, Judgment Writing, and Witness Examination under a single cohesive framework. Day 1 comprised the Researchers’ Test, Draw of Lots, and Exchange of Memorials; Day 2 saw Preliminary Rounds with simulated courtroom proceedings; and Day 3 featured Semi-Final and Final Rounds. Evaluation parameters were comprehensive, encompassing knowledge of law, advocacy skills, clarity of argument, courtroom etiquette, examination-in-chief, and cross-examination technique. The Valedictory Ceremony was presided over by Prof. (Dr.) Sujata Bali, Dean of IILM School of Law, who appreciated the efforts of participants and organisers. The event was declared a great success, affirming institutional recognition of intra-departmental competitions as vital instruments of practical legal education.
Students gained practical exposure to the full procedural sequence of trial advocacy — from the Researchers’ Test and Draw of Lots through to Preliminary Rounds, Semi-Finals, and Finals — mirroring the structure of real-world litigation proceedings. Through participation in simulated courtroom proceedings, students developed skills in examination-in-chief, cross-examination, and oral argumentation — core litigation competencies. The Judgment Writing Competition offered students across year groups the opportunity to strengthen judicial reasoning, legal drafting, and analytical writing abilities. The Witness Examination Competition was reported as highly engaging and beneficial in developing applied understanding of courtroom dynamics in the context of witness handling. Feedback from both students and faculty was highly positive, with participants commending the structured format for its effectiveness in developing practical legal skills.