BML Munjal University and Springdales School inspire future legal professionals through Inter-School Moot Court Competition
Gurgaon : BML Munjal University’s School of Law (a Hero Group Initiative), in collaboration with Springdales School, Delhi, has successfully conducted the first-ever Inter-School Moot Court Competition. This landmark event took place on Wednesday, May 17th, 2023, at the Springdales School in New Delhi. This event is an initiative of the School of Law, BML Munjal University to spread legal awareness among school students by allowing them a unique opportunity to experience simulated courtroom experience in the form of an inter-school moot court competition.
Participating in teams of three, students from classes 11th and 12th engaged in a constructive exchange among legal minds. The moot court competition saw the participation of 11 teams from across the city including Delhi Public School, Scottish High International School and Blue Bells Model School. The team from Jaspal Kaur Public School has emerged as the winner and the team from Manavsthali School secured the runners-up position with their convincing arguments on both sides of the case.
By extending this experience to a younger audience, the competition offered invaluable insights into the intricacies of lawyering. Participants seized the opportunity to analyze current socio-legal problems about abortion, conduct comprehensive research, and present well-structured arguments.
Under the astute observation of our distinguished panel of judges, and esteemed Law Professors from BML Munjal University, namely Dr Pritam Baruah, Prof. Abhishek Mishra & Prof Sunishth Goyal students had the chance to demonstrate their ability to tackle challenging questions and present compelling arguments. These distinguished judges, with educational backgrounds from top national law schools and global institutions such as Oxford University, the National University of Singapore, and Maastricht University (Netherlands) brought immense expertise and value to the competition.
“The Inter-School Moot Court Competition provided an exceptional platform for students to demonstrate their legal skills and knowledge, delivering a meaningful and unparalleled experience,” said Dr. Pritam Barauh, Dean, School of Law, BML Munjal University. He further added, “Moot courts, traditionally limited to law students, have gained significant recognition and popularity among school students due to the growing awareness of legal education. By engaging in this competition, students had the opportunity to sharpen their critical thinking, research, and advocacy abilities, preparing them for future endeavors in the legal field.”
The program began at 8:45 AM with students arriving from across the city. Participants attended mooting sessions and gained knowledge in legal reasoning and the courtroom. The event concluded at approximately 4 PM after the final round and prize distribution. The competition proved to be an outstanding platform for students to develop critical skills essential for their future endeavors. Through teamwork and collaboration, students refined their abilities to work towards a common goal, while also gaining firsthand insights into the inner workings of real courts. Moreover, the event facilitated the development of confidence, research prowess, public speaking acumen, and persuasive writing skills, providing a strong foundation for their legal journey.