4th RMLNLU – Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys International Arbitration Moot, 2026
4th RMLNLU – Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys International Arbitration Moot, 2026
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow, is conducting the fourth edition of its flagship International Arbitration Moot in collaboration with Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys. The moot focuses exclusively on construction arbitration, a rapidly expanding domain involving large-scale infrastructure disputes, contractual complexities, and cross-border commercial contracts. The competition is recognized for its rigorous evaluation system and association with top arbitration institutions and law firms.
Event Timeline
Registration Opens: 1 December 2025
Moot Proposition Release: 10 December 2025
Last Date for Provisional Registration: 15 January 2026
Clarification Release: 15 January 2026
Deadline for Memorial Submission: 5 February 2026
Memorial Knockout Result Announcement: 20 February 2026
Final Registration Closes: 1 March 2026
Oral Rounds (Campus): 3 to 5 April 2026
Registration and Fee Structure
Phase 1 Registration Fee: ₹2,000
Phase 2 Registration Fee: ₹8,000 (payable only by the 32 teams qualifying through the memorial knockout)
Awards and Prize Pool
Total Prize Money: ₹1,75,000
Winner: ₹80,000
Runners-Up: ₹40,000
Best Speaker: ₹20,000
Best Claimant Memorial: ₹20,000
Best Respondent Memorial: ₹15,000
Additional recognitions include Spirit of the Competition and Best Emerging Mooters.
Internship benefits will also be available to outstanding performers.
Sponsors and Associations
Title Sponsor: Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan Attorneys
Associate Sponsors: PSL Advocates & Solicitors and MRP Advisory
Institutional Partner: Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC)
Supporting Partner: Finland Arbitration Institute (FAI)
Theme Partner: Society of Construction Law, India (SCL India)
Knowledge and Media Partners: SCC Online and SCC Times
Outreach Partner: Mentblue
Training Partner: IFAM
Problem Drafter: Ms. Gunjan Chhabra
Additional Highlights and Participant Advantages
Participants will work on contemporary issues involving construction claims, damages assessment, time-delay disputes, and contractual interpretation—simulating real arbitration proceedings.
The memorial knockout system ensures that advancement to the oral rounds is purely merit-based, enhancing fairness and academic quality.
Oral hearings will mirror actual tribunal-style proceedings, offering structured advocacy experience before experienced arbitrators and practitioners.
The event also accommodates post-round interactions, allowing participants to seek guidance from evaluators and industry experts.
Contact Details
Website: rmlnlumcc.com
Email: rmlmootcourt@gmail.com
Dalima Pushkarna (Joint Convenor): +91 8130069755
Anshika Parihar (Joint Secretary): +91 8923336594
