Xavier Society of Law and Justice (XSLAJ), a student-run society of Xavier Law School, St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata is organizing the 2nd Ignatius Trial & Advocacy Competition – IGNITAC’25 on the 9th, 10th and 11th of October, 2025. IGNITAC’25 will be organized in association with MCO Legals.
About the University
Established in 2017, St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata is a private university run by the Jesuits. SXUK has a sprawling campus expanding to 16.64 acres of land and houses five departments namely Xavier Law School, Xavier Business School, Faculty of Commerce and Management, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and Faculty of Science. Established in 2019, Xavier Law School seeks to carry on the legacy of Jesuit education in the fields of legal education and research. Currently, it offers two undergraduate courses – B.A.LLB (Hons.) and B.Com.LLB. (Hons.), 2-year LLM courses in Business Law and Criminal Law and a PhD course.
About IGNITAC’25
IGNITAC’25 highlights the fact that the importance of practical learning for smoother experiences and holistic development of professional skill sets is central to the aims of any law school; and the foundation of the practice of law lies in the courtroom. The aim of Trial & Advocacy competition is to let a student of law experience a Trial, acquaint them with the paramount rules of any successful trial, and help them be a master at the skills of pursuance, preparedness and prudence.
Eligibility
For students belonging to any Law School/ College/University/Institution within India, any student pursuing any three-year or five-year integrated courses of the LL.B. degree from any Law School/College/University/Institution recognized by the Bar Council of India is eligible to participate (Students pursuing the LL.M. degree are also eligible to participate).Students from any Year/Semester can form/join a Team and register for participation. Cross-Semester Participation is allowed, i.e., a Team may consist of students from different semesters/years, however, the college/university must be the same.
Composition of Teams
Each team shall mandatorily consist of 3 members. This number cannot be modified under any circumstances. There shall be 2 Speakers and 1 Researcher .The roles will not be subject to any change after the confirmation of the team’s registration.
Mode and Duration
IGNITAC’25 is being organized in an offline mode at St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata on the 9th, 10th and 11th of October, 2025
Registration Fee
- INR 4500* (Inclusive of all taxes) for students from universities/colleges etc. within India.
- *This does not include the Fees for the SXUK Hostel Accommodation Facility
- Disclaimer: The Registration Fees shall be paid cumulatively by the Team as a whole. It is not for the Individual Members of the Team
Deadline
The last date for registering as a team is Wednesday, 3rd of October, 2025.
Awards, Opportunities and Cash Prizes
- Best Team shall receive the IGNITAC CUP and Gold Medallion. They will also receive a cash prize of Rs. 1,00,000.
- Runner-up Team shall receive a Trophy, Silver Medallion and a cash prize of Rs. 50,000.
- Best Speaker shall receive a Trophy, a Gold Medallion and a cash prize of Rs. 30,000.
- Best Memorial shall receive a Trophy and a cash prize of Rs. 30,000.
- Best Researcher shall receive a Trophy, a Gold Medallion and a cash prize of Rs. 15,000.
- Best Witness shall receive a Trophy, a Gold Medallion and a cash prize of Rs. 15,000.
- All the Winners will get Printed Merit Certificates.
Internship Opportunities
The winners shall also receive paid internship opportunities at MCO Legals.
Other Perks
- Free access to Manupatra’s academic courses and to LawFoyer Academy’s two Premium Courses
- Discounted publication opportunities with 50% discount on publication with LawFoyer International Journal of Doctrinal Legal Research
- Internship opportunities at LawFoyer and three coupons (for each event) of Legal Bites esteemed veteran membership plan plus three additional coupons offering FLAT 50% off on the same membership.
- All the members of the participating team shall receive printed Participation Certificates.
Registration
Form: [Click here to Register]
Payment Details
- Beneficiary Name: ST. XAVIER’S UNIVERSITY KOLKATA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
- Bank Name: CANARA BANK
- Account No.: 97212010001155
- IFSC Code.: CNRB0019721
- Branch Name: St. Xavier’s University Kolkata Rajarhat Campus Branch
Downloads
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Contact
Email: [email protected].
- Anushka Banerjee: +91-9073768984
- Debdeep Giri: +91-8240089791
- Sneha Das: +91-6296261363