About the Competition

Hosted by the Moot Court Society and IQAC KLA, the 7th Edition of the KLA National Trial Advocacy Competition focuses on Criminal Law. The competition is structured to simulate realistic criminal trial proceedings, testing participants on procedural mastery, witness examination, evidentiary handling, and persuasive courtroom oral arguments.

Structure & Mode

The competition follows a Hybrid Mode:

• Procedural Test (Online): 10 September 2026 — Conducted online for researchers, testing knowledge of procedural laws including BNSS, BNS, and BSA (top 15 teams advance).
• Preliminary & Semi-Final Rounds (Virtual): 18–20 September 2026 — Conducted virtually via Zoom/G Meet.
• Final Round & Valedictory Session (Offline): 10 October 2026 — Held at V. R. Krishna Iyer Hall, KLA Campus, Thiruvananthapuram.

Eligibility & Team Composition

• Eligibility: Open to law students pursuing 3-year LL.B. or 5-year integrated LL.B. courses in BCI-approved institutions across India. Multiple entries per institution are permitted with official approval.
• Team Composition: Each team shall consist of 3 members (2 Speakers and 1 Researcher).

Prizes & Awards

• Winner: Merit Certificate + Cash Prize of ₹15,000
• Runners-Up: Merit Certificate + Cash Prize of ₹10,000
• Participation: E-Certificates for all participants.

Important Dates

• Last Date for Registration: 1 September 2026
• Procedural Test (Online): 10 September 2026
• Virtual Rounds (Prelims & Semi-Finals): 18–20 September 2026
• Final Round (Offline): 10 October 2026

Registration Details

• Initial Fee: ₹1,000 (Non-refundable)
• Qualified Teams Fee: ₹2,600 (Post-procedural test)
• Registration Form Link: Click Here to Register

Contact Information

• Email: klatrialadvocacy@keralalawacademy.in
• Faculty Convenors: Mrs. Gayathri Devi G. B. (+91 81368 46353), Mr. Manu Krishna S. K. (+91 99954 00709)
• Student Convenors: Jorge Abraham Thomas (+91 94975 12442), Keerthi B. S. (+91 73064 52916)

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