About Jagran LakeCity University

Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal is a private university established under Section 2(f) of UGC Act, 1956 and is based in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. JLU Bhopal is one of the fastest growing and one of the most awarded University of Central India having practice-based pedagogy at its core. Currently, the university is offering a 56-degree program to more than 2500 students from 8 countries and 27 states of India. The university has 27 partnerships with top industries and international universities ensuring the students get great exposure both nationally and internationally. JLU Bhopal is the only participating university from Central India ERASMUS+ programme under the Tuning India Project, funded by the European Commission and is also currently the country chair for Association of Universities of Asia Pacific (AUAP). The University has been bestowed with several prestigious awards, such as 'University of the Year' by the Government of Madhya Pradesh for four consecutive years in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 and is recognized as a Global League Institution in 2015 at the House of Commons, London, UK. JLU Bhopal has been ranked 'No. 1 Private University in Madhya Pradesh' in the year 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019 by several leading publications.

About Faculty of Law

Ambitions define a man's future whereas education designs his pathway towards it. At JLU-Faculty of Law, we are committed to provide world class legal education to our students, molding them into steadfast legal professionals and equipping them with skills to meet the modern challenges of the legal profession. The students are given exposure to new ideas, international perspectives, and innovative teaching in an encouraging and open academic environment. With a high-quality education bolstered by unique work experiences, our graduating students are well equipped with the skills they need to succeed in a diverse set of fields, in India and abroad. Our primary focus is on fostering global exposure and intensive training by internalizing the core values of law and ethics. Our philosophy is that creative learning in a friendly and healthy academic atmosphere brings out the best in an individual. We have been awarded with the title of the best emerging law school of the country in the past by various renowned knowledge magazines and web portals.

About APCAM

APCAM (Asia Pacific Centre for Arbitration & Mediation) is an international ADR centre formed jointly by about ten arbitration and mediation centres from the Asia-Pacific countries, which host APCAM centres in their respective countries. APCAM caters the requirement of International and cross-border business disputes, and helps the business community to resolve their international commercial and business disputes by mediation or arbitration under a single set of Mediation and Arbitration Rules and with a uniform fee structure in all the member countries to minimize the hassle of adhering to different laws or fees of different institutions. APCAM also empanels a common panel of international mediators and arbitrators, with uniform accreditation system from all the countries, which would help the parties to experience uniform high-standard practice, bringing credibility and professionalism of mediators and arbitrators. Setting the world of dispute resolution in a different path! The administration of APCAM is done by an independent Governing Board comprising of Nominee Board members from each constituent institutions, who are some of the best arbitrators, mediators or ADR professionals from the Asia-Pacific region. The Board is also supported by team of experienced lawyers, ADR professionals and academicians from diverse jurisdictions, under different Committees. The participation of such experts provides APCAM with international expertise and insight into developments in ADR practice worldwide.

About Taxmann

Taxmann was established in the year 1960 by Shri U K Bhargava and is India’s leading publisher on Taxation and Corporate Laws. We maintain the largest and most accurate online database on Income Tax, GST, Indirect Tax, International Taxation, Corporate Laws, Accounts & Audit, Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code and Indian Acts & Rules. Today, Taxmann group is a conglomerate of numerous divisions, each working independently in the eld of Editorial Research & Development, Technology Advancement, Printing, Publishing, and Sales & Marketing. The JLU-Centre for International Commercial Arbitration and Alternate Dispute Resolution has been established with an aim to provide a forum for deliberations and skill development in the field of Alternate Dispute Resolution majorly focusing on Arbitration, Mediation, Concialiation and Negotiation and aspects related thereto. We wish to elevate the set standards of practice in the field of ADR both within and outside the Jagran Lakecity University, Bhopal.

About the Competition

The 1st JLU-International Mediation Tournament, 2021 will be one of its kind Mediation Competition ever organised. It shall consist teams from various educational institutes from around the globe. Through this competition, we aim to provide a platform to the participants to come and compete with each other and develop their skills in this field in accordance with the valuable guidance of experts.

LANGUAGE OF THE COMPETITION

The competition will be conducted strictly in English language.

TIME OF THE COMPETITION

The Competition will be conducted as per the Indian Standard Time (IST) which is +5:30 Hours GMT and therefore all teams are requested to adjust to the timings accordingly. Any delay on the part of the participants will not be entertained.

PARTICIPATION AND ELIGIBILITY

The competition is open for participation for all bona fide students enrolled in Law Degree courses 3-Year (LL.B.) and 5-Year Integrated Course (B.A./BBA/BCom/BSc., LL.B.) or Masters in Law Courses (LL.M.) in any recognised University and/or Law School across India. The eligibility for Foreign Students is that they must be enrolled in any law or ADR accredited courses from any reputed and registered University across the world.

a. Team Composition

a. A team shall consist of two members, at least i.e., One Client & one Counsel.

b. One Mediator may register along with one team.

c. A student may register as a Mediator independently as well.

d. A Team may register a Coach along with the Team to accompany them in the Rounds as a silent spectator.

e. Teams shall not be altered after registration, except under extreme exigencies, on the discretion of the Organising Committee.

NOTE: A person registering as a Mediator shall not switch to the role of either of the Client Counsel Pair and vice-versa. Although, the Client Counsel pair may switch their roles as per the requirement of the Competition with prior information to the Organising Committee.

Registration Details

The Teams may register by filling out the following forms and making the corresponding payments of registration. The teams will be allotted slots of participation on first come first serve basis. There is a cap of 32 teams. A maximum of two teams may participate from one Educational Institution/University.

Payment Details

Team Registration: If a team registers all three members i.e. Client, Counsel and Mediator, the registration fee will be as follows:

  • For Indian University Teams: ₹ 3000/-
  • For Foreign University Teams: $50/-
Competing Team Registration: If a team registers only the Client Counsel Pair without a Mediator the registration fees will be as follows
  • For Indian University Teams: ₹ 2000/-
  • For Foreign University Teams: $30/-
Independent Mediator Registration: If a participant wishes to register only as an independent Mediator, the registration fee for the same will be as follows:
  • For Indian University Mediator: ₹ 1000/-
  • For Foreign University Mediator: $20/-

Coach Registration: If a team wishes to be accompanied by a coach, the registration fee for a coach will be as follows:
  • For Coaches accompanying Indian Teams: ₹ 1000/-
  • For Coaches accompanying Foreign Teams: $20/-
Post Registration Formalities
Each registered team will be given and Team Code and will be provided a person of contact designated as a ‘Team Usher’. He/she will co-ordinate with the participants at all time and will be the first point of contact in case of any issue, grievance or suggestions. Team Ushers will further assist the teams with post registration formalities and other specific tasks throughout the Competition.
Important Dates
  • Official Release and Commencement of Competition: 10th March, 2021
  • Last date of registration: 15 April, 2021
Contact Information
Dr. Apoorva Dixit, Centre Coordinator
Ms. Saumya Shaji, Centre Co-Coordinator
JLU-Centre for International Commercial Arbitration and Alternate Dispute Resolution, JLU-Faculty
of Law
Email: cadr.sol@jlu.edu.in
STUDENT CONVENORS
Umang Mehta
Joint Convenor
JLU-Centre for International Commercial Arbitration and Alternate Dispute Resolution, JLU-Faculty
of Law
Phone No.: 7415563783
Email: jlu00517@student.jlu.edu.in
Harsh Saxena
Joint Convenor
JLU-Centre for International Commercial Arbitration and Alternate Dispute Resolution, JLU-Faculty
of Law
Phone No.: 9424682707
Email: jlu00492@student.jlu.edu.in
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