7th KLA National ADR Competition 2026 by Kerala Law Academy Law College | Cash Prize of ₹20,000 | Register by Aug 20

The Kerala Law Academy Law College (KLA), Thiruvananthapuram, in association with its Moot Court Society (MCS) and IQAC KLA, is inviting law students from across India to participate in the 7th KLA National ADR Competition, 2026.

The national-level competition is designed to provide practical exposure to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms, including negotiation, conciliation, mediation, and arbitration.

The provisional registration deadline is August 20, 2026, while the final registration deadline is August 31, 2026.

About Kerala Law Academy Law College

Kerala Law Academy Law College (KLA) was established in 1966 and is a prominent legal education institution in India. The institution is affiliated with the University of Kerala and approved by the Bar Council of India (BCI).

KLA has contributed to legal education and scholarship and has trained advocates, judicial officers, academics, public administrators, and policy professionals.

About the KLA National ADR Competition 2026

The 7th Edition of the KLA National ADR Competition focuses on practical dispute resolution skills through hypothetical legal problems.

The competition is structured around three different ADR stages:

1. Conciliation – Preliminary Round

2. Mediation – Semi-Final Round

3. International Arbitration – Final Round

The competition gives participants an opportunity to apply dispute resolution strategies in simulated legal scenarios and develop skills relevant to contemporary legal practice.

Eligibility Criteria

The competition is open to students from:

• Law colleges

• Law schools

• University law departments

Participating institutions must be recognized by the Bar Council of India (BCI).

Eligible Students

• Students pursuing a 3-year LL.B. programme

• Students pursuing a 5-year integrated LL.B. programme

Not Eligible

• Students pursuing postgraduate law programmes

• Students enrolled in correspondence law courses

Multiple teams from the same institution are permitted, subject to official authorization or permission from the institution.

Team Composition

Each participating team must consist of three members:

• 2 Party Members

  • Claimant/Complainant

  • Respondent

• 1 Rapporteur

Competition Structure and Mode

The KLA National ADR Competition 2026 will be conducted in hybrid mode.

Preliminary Round – Conciliation

Date: 18 September 2026
Mode: Virtual
Platform: Zoom

Semi-Final Round – Mediation

Date: 19 September 2026
Mode: Virtual
Platform: Zoom

Final Round – International Arbitration

Date: 9 October 2026
Mode: Offline
Venue: V. R. Krishna Iyer Hall, KLA Campus, Thiruvananthapuram

Awards and Recognition

The competition offers the following awards:

Best Team

Cash Prize: ₹20,000

Second Best Team

Certificate of Honour

Best Rapporteur

Certificate of Honour

Participation Certificate

Every participant will receive a Participation Certificate.

Important Dates

Provisional Registration Deadline - 20 August 2026

Final Registration Deadline - 31 August 2026

Allotment of Team Codes - 2 September 2026

Submission of Settlement Deed – Soft Copy - 9 September 2026

Inaugural Session - 17 September 2026

Preliminary Round – Virtual - 18 September 2026

Semi-Final Round – Virtual - 19 September 2026

Final Round & Valedictory Session – Offline - 9 October 2026

Registration Fee

The registration fee is ₹3,250 per team.

Provisional Registration

Teams seeking provisional registration must email their team details to:

klaadr@keralalawacademy.in

The provisional registration email must be sent on or before August 20, 2026.

Final Registration

The final registration must be completed by August 31, 2026 through the prescribed registration process.

How to Register?

Interested teams can register for the 7th KLA National ADR Competition 2026 through the official registration link.

Teams opting for provisional registration should first send their team details to klaadr@keralalawacademy.in before the provisional registration deadline.

Proposition - https://lawbhoomi.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ADR-1.pdf

Rules and Guidelines - https://lawbhoomi.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/adr-rule-2026-1.pdf

Registration link - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSek4HhWL4vmhzVB-W_vDJUtUYm16eYxPLs6ogvD1g3rLGQt9Q/viewform