Kerala Law Academy Moot Court Society (KLA MCS) and IQAC, Kerala Law Academy Law College, Thiruvananthapuram are organising the 26th Kerala Law Academy National Client Consulting Competition 2026 in a hybrid format. The competition will be held virtually on October 6, 2026, followed by offline advanced rounds from November 12–14, 2026. Interested teams must complete provisional registration by September 15, 2026.
About Kerala Law Academy Law College
Kerala Law Academy Law College (KLA), established in 1966, is one of the premier legal education institutions in India. It is affiliated with the University of Kerala and approved by the Bar Council of India. The institution is recognised for its academic excellence, rigorous training standards and contributions to legal scholarship.
About the Competition
The Kerala Law Academy Moot Court Society (KLA MCS) and IQAC, Kerala Law Academy Law College, Thiruvananthapuram are organising the 26th Kerala Law Academy National Client Consulting Competition 2026 for the prestigious Justice P. Govinda Menon Memorial Ever Rolling Trophy.
The competition aims to promote greater knowledge and interest among law students in practical laws and the consulting functions of legal practice. It seeks to develop participants’ interviewing, planning and analytical skills in the context of lawyer-client relationships.
The competition will follow a two-stage hybrid format. The Virtual Preliminary Round will be conducted in October 2026, while teams qualifying from the preliminary stage will participate in the Offline Advanced Rounds at the Kerala Law Academy campus in November 2026.
Eligibility
- The competition is open to all law colleges, law schools and university departments in India recognised by the Bar Council of India (BCI).
- Students currently pursuing a 3-year LL.B. or 5-year integrated LL.B. programme are eligible to participate.
- Students pursuing LL.M. programmes or correspondence courses are not eligible.
- Multiple teams from the same institution are permitted, subject to obtaining explicit written permission, such as an authorisation letter from the Principal or Dean.
Team Composition
Each team must consist of exactly two students, who will participate as co-counsels.
Solo participation is not permitted.
Competition Structure and Mode
The competition will be conducted in hybrid mode.
- Problem Release for Virtual Prelims: October 3, 2026
- Virtual Preliminary Round: October 6, 2026
- Announcement of Selected Teams: October 7, 2026
- Desk Reporting and Inaugural Session (Offline): November 12, 2026
- Pre-Quarterfinals and Quarterfinals (Offline): November 13, 2026
- Semifinals, Finals and Valedictory Session (Offline): November 14, 2026
Awards and Recognitions
- First Best Team: Justice P. Govinda Menon Memorial Ever Rolling Trophy + ₹50,000 Cash Prize
- Second Best Team: Trophy + ₹30,000 Cash Prize + Certificate of Merit
- Third Best Team: Trophy + Certificate of Merit
- Best Counsel: Trophy + ₹3,000 Cash Prize + Certificate of Merit
- Second Best Counsel: Trophy + Certificate of Merit
- Best Client (Offline Rounds): Trophy + ₹2,000 Cash Prize + Certificate of Merit
- Second Best Client (Offline Rounds): Trophy + Certificate of Merit
- Participation Certificates: E-Certificates will be awarded to all preliminary-round participants, while physical certificates will be provided to participants attending the offline rounds.
Important Dates
- Provisional Registration Deadline: September 15, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Final Registration Deadline: September 28, 2026 (Monday)
- Problem Release – Virtual Round: October 3, 2026 (Saturday)
- Virtual Preliminary Round: October 6, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Announcement of Selected Teams: October 7, 2026 (Wednesday)
- Desk Reporting and Inaugural Function – Offline: November 12, 2026 (Thursday)
- Pre-Quarterfinal and Quarterfinal Rounds – Offline: November 13, 2026 (Friday)
- Semifinals, Finals and Valedictory Session – Offline: November 14, 2026 (Saturday)
Registration Fee
Stage 1 – Preliminary Round: The registration fee for the preliminary round is ₹3,000 per team and is non-refundable.
Stage 2 – Selected Offline Teams:
- ₹2,500 per team without accommodation; or
- ₹3,000 per team with AC Dormitory accommodation.
Registration Process
For provisional registration, participating teams must email their team details to [email protected] on or before September 15, 2026.
For final registration, teams must submit the prescribed online registration form along with payment confirmation on or before September 28, 2026.
Downloads
Brochure: [Click here to view]
Contact
Email: [email protected].
Faculty Convenors:
Dr. Malavika J. – 8281682549
Ms. Gowri M. – 6238291823
Student Convenor:
Aiswarya Saju – 9188783000