SCHOOL OF LAW

Presents

Vikalp Anveshanam1.0
Bennett ADR Conclave, 2025
(Hybrid Mode)

21st & 22nd - 28th & 29th, March 2025

Bennett University
Greater Noida, Delhi (NCR)

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ABOUT BENNETT
UNIVERSITY
Bennett University is a private university situated in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh in the National Capital Region,
India. Founded in 2016 by Times of India Group and established under Uttar Pradesh Act No. 24 of 2016, backed by
a legacy spanning more than 186 years. Bennett University is committed to creating leaders for the 21st century
who deliver professional excellence and well-rounded individuals who can think critically about issues from
multiple perspectives The university is equipped with world class infrastructure and highly qualified faculties from
various universities of national and international repute. The University at present offers unique inter-disciplinary
and contemporary courses through its Schools of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Management, Law, and Media
& Liberal
Arts. In addition, the University has also established the Centers for Innovation & Entrepreneurship and External
Relation & Executive Education. Bennett University has excelled as the frontline multi and inter-disciplinary
university establishing partnerships with, Babson College, Georgia Institute of Technology, EDX.org etc.

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ABOUT
THE SCHOOL OF LAW
Bennett University established the School of Law with a vision to
strive for excellence in teaching, research, and advocacy towards
Justice for all by shaping thought leaders in public policy of National
and International dimensions. The school at present is offering
B.A.LL.B. (Hons.), B.B.A.LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M. and Ph.D. program and
imbibes the best practices in terms of curriculum, pedagogy,
innovation in teaching methods. Invested and promoted by the
largest media enterprise, the School of Law is committed to
educating the. pioneers of the future through leaders in the field of
law, the ones who can think out loud and clearly on the matters of
justice and progress.
CLINICS COMMITTEE SCHOOL OF LAW BENNETT UNIVERSITY
is dedicated to equipping students with the skills and experience necessary to excel in the professional legal world.
Recognizing that “Theory without application is incomplete, and application without a foundation in theory is
precarious,” the Clinics Committee focuses on integrating both seamlessly.

Our primary mission is to organize and conduct workshops and training sessions that delve into the practical aspects
of law. These programs are designed to familiarize students with the skills and nuances required for real-world legal
practice, ensuring they are well-prepared to meet the demands of the legal profession. With active guidance and
mentorship from faculty members, the committee strives to create a nurturing environment where students can
confidently translate their academic knowledge into actionable skills.

The Clinics Committee is more than a platform for experiential learning; it is a space where aspiring legal
professionals are empowered to bridge the gap between the classroom and the courtroom. By fostering hands-on
learning and encouraging practical engagement, we aim to shape competent, skilled, and practice-ready lawyers who
are well-versed in the complexities of the legal field.

VIKALP ANVESHANAM 1.0: BENNETT UNIVERSITY ADR

CONCLAVE, 2025
Vikalp Anveshanam 1.0, 2025 will provide opportunities for law students across the country to participate in the
Client Counselling and Quiz Competition. Interviewing and advising comprise a vital part of a lawyer’s work. It is
often assumed that lawyers have the listening and questioning skills required to conduct an effective interview with
a client. The Competition also encourages students of law to develop interviewing, planning and analytical skills
necessary to build and maintain a relationship between a lawyer and his/her client.

The purpose of the quiz competition is to encourage law students to develop a keen understanding of new Criminal
Laws and a comparison to the older laws. Through this quiz, participants will engage in a competitive yet
educational environment, fostering teamwork, analytical thinking, and the ability to perform under pressure.

COMPETITION RULEBOOK
• “CC, BU” – Clinics Committee, Bennett University. The Clinics Committee is entrusted with the responsibility to
plan and organize workshops and competitions focusing on practical aspects of law.
• “Competition” – Vikalp Anveshanam 1.0 Bennett’s first National ADR Conclave.
• “Participant” – Any individual eligible and participating in the Competition.
• “Team” – Any team comprising of not more than two participants, eligible and participating in the Competition.
• "Undergraduate student of law” – Any student enrolled in an undergraduate, dual-degree (5 years) course of
law at a college and/or university recognized by the University Grants Commission.
• “Professional student of law” – Any student enrolled in a professional (3 years) course of law at a college and/or
university recognized by the University Grants Commission.
• “Lawyer” – A person who practices law, such as an attorney, or a solicitor, or a legal practitioner.
• “Country of residence” – For the sake of this Competition, any and every client’s country of residence shall be
as mentioned in the office memo for a particular round.
• “Client” – A person or organization, as assigned by the CC, BU in accordance with the office memo for a
particular round, seeking and/or receiving the services of a lawyer(s).
• “Office memo” – A sheet of correspondence briefly describing the client(s) and/or his or her problem(s) for
which s/he seeks the services of a lawyer(s).
• ‘Official Email’ shall refer to the official email id of the Clinics Committee, Bennett University, i.e.,
clinics.committee@bennett.edu.in

ADMINISTRATION AND CONDUCT OF THE

COMPETITION
• The Vikalp Anveshanam 1.0: Bennett University ADR Conclave, 2025 is administered by the Clinics Committee
School of Law, Bennett University (hereinafter ‘Organizing Committee’).

• The competition will be held in a Hybrid Mode. Online on 21st -22nd March & offline on 28th -29th March at
Bennett University, Greater Noida India.
DRESS CODE
Participants shall strictly adhere to the following dress code: -
Men - Black Formal Coat, White Shirt, Black Tie, Black Formal Pants, White Socks, Black Formal Shoes.
Women – (A) Black Formal Coat, White Shirt, Black Tie, Black Formal Pants, Black Formal Shoes.
OR
(B) Black Formal Coat, White Shirt, Black Tie, Black Skirt, Black Formal Shoes,
OR
(C) Black Formal Coat, White Long Kurta, White/Black Salwar, White Dupatta, Black Formal Shoes

Language and Structure

• The official language of the Competition shall be English. All written and/or oral submission made to
and/or before the judges shall be in English.
• General Instruction:
• There is a limit of 40 teams for the competition. Teams will be registered on a first come, first-served
basis.
• The request for change in any team member should have concrete reasons, and the decision of the
Organizing Committee shall be final. If necessary, the Organizing Committee holds the right to
disqualify a team upon finding the reason for change to be unjustifiable or unreasonable.
• Both Client Counselling and the Quiz Competitions have a team composition of 2 members. No team
shall contradict the composition mentioned above. No faculty member, coach, or a designated
observer will be allowed to accompany the team.
• No pickup and drop-off facility will be provided by the institution. The participants are requested to
arrange their own transportation for the same.
• A violation of the prescribed Code of Conduct will invite sanctions, which will be decided by the
Organizing Secretary.
• Teams are expected to behave with other team members and the Judges / Organizers/ Volunteers in
a dignified manner.
• Teams should not attempt to influence Judges / Organizers in any manner.
• Participants are expected to maintain decorum during the Competition and to conduct themselves
in a manner befitting the legal profession.
• The teams should not engage in any form of unethical, unprofessional, or wrongful conduct during
the entire period of the Competition.
• Participants should not indulge in the consumption / carrying of drugs / alcohol / arms or
ammunition / immoral / illegal activity or any other forms of taste/addiction during the Competition.
• If participants are taking accommodation, they will not be allowed to leave the campus in between
the competition. A mail, with the form and other details will be later circulated to the teams qualifying
the online rounds, where they can opt for the accommodation provided by the University.

REGISTRATION AND FEE

• Teams shall register for the competition on or before 23:59 Hours 25th February 2025, by sending an
email with the subject ‘Registration for the The Vikalp Anveshanam 1.0: Bennett University ADR
Conclave, 2025 (Client counselling) or (quiz) after completing the online registration form to
clinics.committee@bennett.edu.in
• The mail must consist the names and other details of the participants along with the payment proofs
duly attached with the mail.
• The registration fee for the client counselling competition will be Rs. 3500 and Rs. 800 for the quiz
competition.
• Accommodation and Food will be separately charged for the teams who will be qualifying for the
Quarter final rounds for client counselling and Quiz Competition. Each team will be charged Rupees
3000 for two days.
• The Link of Final Registration for the Teams: SCAN FOR CODE: ADR CONCLAVE
REGISTRATION 2025-SOL (Payment)
• Registration Link : https://shorturl.at/SDKtD
• Payment link : https://rzp.io/l/RNrWjkJ
 Client Counselling Competition
1. Nature
1.1. The Competition shall simulate a client’s interview at a law office/chamber.
1.2. Each round shall be divided broadly into two segments, i.e. (a) client-consultation session and (b)
post-consultation session.
1.3. In the client-consultation session, Participants shall be expected to extract fact-information from the
client, briefly analyse the issue(s) at hand, and make recommendations to the client in order to resolve his
or her problem.
1.4 In the post-consultation session, the Participants shall be expected to legally analyse the interview
and the various issues the matter (or case) presents and discuss a future course of action. They shall
further be expected to discuss the recommendations made by them to the client and whether an
alternative approach could be or have been adopted to attain a better outcome from the session. The
judges may, during this period, question the participants on their presentation.
1.5 It is clarified here that the Participants may tender legal advice to their client(s) with reference only to
the laws prevailing to the country of his or her residence.
1.6 Participants are advised to keep in mind professional rules of ethics and conduct, as are applicable to
lawyers, and act in accordance with them during rounds. All participants, regardless of the country of
their residence, shall be deemed subject to the rules and regulations as issued by the Bar Council of India
under the Advocates Act, 1961 or any other regulatory body.

2. Rounds
2.1 The Competition shall comprise of two preliminary rounds following which would be conducted
online on 21st and 22nd of March, 2025, out of which top 8 teams would qualify for the quarter-final
rounds which will be conducted offline on BU Campus on 28th and 29th of March, 2025.
2.2 The winner of the quarter-final rounds shall qualify to the semi-final rounds.
2.3 The winners of the semi final rounds shall progress to the final rounds
2.4 The winner of the final round, decided based on the highest absolute score in the final round, shall
be declared winner of the Competition.
2.5 Provided that any dispute arising out such rounds shall be resolved by the CC, BU. The decision of the
CC, BU shall be final in such regard.

3. Time Limits
3.1 The Client-Consultation Sessions shall be of the following lengths respectively:
• Preliminary Rounds: 25 minutes,
• Semi-Final Rounds: 30 minutes and
• Final Round: 40 minutes
3.2 In each round, other than the Final Round, teams shall have not more than 5 minutes for the
Post-Consultation Session. In the Final Rounds, 10 minutes shall be provided for the same.
3.3 Judges and the teams shall agree beforehand to the commencing time of the interview.
3.4 Use of external equipment(s)
3.5 Participants are expected not to bring any props or office furnishings of the kind, for usage during the
rounds. There shall be no marking done based on such extra-offerings.
3.6 Provided that this shall not be construed as a prohibition against bringing books or any other relevant
materials into the room.

4. Theme
The broad area of law, for all the rounds during the competition, shall be released few hours before the
competition, which may be Law of Contracts, Sale of Goods Act, Constitutional Law, Law of Crimes, Law
of Torts, Consumer Protection Act, Family Laws, Negotiable Instruments Act, Intellectual Property Rights,
Information Technology Act, Motor Vehicles Act, RERA, Artificial intelligence, and Energy Law. It shall be
in the form of an Office Memo written by the Office Secretary for the concerned lawyers.
5. Judging Criteria
The following are the judging criteria based on which the participants will be scored: -
i. Establishing the working atmosphere
ii. Listening to the problem
iii. Identification of client's goals, expectations, and requirements
iv. Problems Analysis
v. Legal analysis, Alternative Courses of Action, and the Giving of Advice
vi. Effective Conclusion
vii. Teamwork
viii. Ability to Answer Questions Asked by Judges
ix. Debriefing (Post interview Reflection)

6. Code of Conduct
6.1 The participating teams shall mention only their allotted team codes, which will be provided to each
team after the registration process.
6.2 the team shall uphold the integrity of the competition, any unethical/unprofessional conduct is
strictly barred.
6.3 The participating teams shall never indulge in any form of conversation with any other client, except
the one provided to them during the round. Such a conversation will be considered as misconduct and
the teams so interacting shall be disqualified.
6.4 Participants should be in FORMAL ATTIRE for the competition.
6.5 Scouting is strictly prohibited and will result in a 5-mark penalty.

7. Walkover Policy
All participants must be present in the allocated time slot at the specified rooms. In case of the team not
being present at the allotted time due to any reason which results in an undue delay in the round, or
results in difficulty in conducting the round, a walkover will be given to the opposing team. We highly
recommend that you be present at the designated room 10 minutes earlier than the specified time.
 QUIZ COMPETITION
1. Nature
1.1. The Competition shall consist of a series of Quiz Rounds.
1.2. Each round shall be divided broadly into two segments, i.e. (a) Online Quiz Competition and
(b) Offline Quiz Competition.
1.2.1. In the online session, teams shall be expected to actively participate in the quiz via an online
platform to be informed by CC, BU official Email.
1.2.2. In the offline session, the top 10 teams shall be present on campus for the rounds. The
Quarter-finals, Semi-finals, and Finals are to be conducted on BU campus in an offline mode. The
final rounds would be between the top 5 Teams and would be a buzzer round.
1.3. The participants would be tested on their knowledge, speed, and accuracy.

2. Competition Topics
The quiz will be based on the new criminal laws, Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, Bharitya
Naya Sanhita 2023, Bhartiya Sakshaya Adhiniyam, 2023.

3. Code of Conduct

3. 1 The CC, BU reserves the right to disqualify any team or participant for any kind of misconduct
on the part of any team member(s) or coach during the Competition. In case of any doubt/ dispute,
the decision of the CC, BU shall be final.
3. 2 Misconduct includes:
3.2. 1 Disclosure of identity to other Participants during the course of the round(s) or to any judge;
3.2. 2 Any attempt made by Participant(s) to obtain answers from any other participant;
3.2. 3 Any attempt made by Participant(s) to contact any judge before or during the Competition,
unless specifically invited to do so by that particular judge(s).
3.2. 4 Any other conduct which may give a team(s) unfair advantage over another team(s).
3.2. 5 Any other conduct which is regarded as such by CC, BU.

PRIZES AND AWARDS

Client Counselling

Winner Runner-up Best Counsel

₹ 30,000 ₹ 20,000 ₹ 5,000
(Cash) and a trophy (Cash) and a trophy (Cash) and a trophy

Quiz Competition
Winner Runner-up
₹ 8,000 ₹ 5,000
(Cash) and a trophy (Cash) and a trophy
14. TIMELINE OF EVENTS

Commencement of Registration 10 January 2025

Closing of Final Registration 25 February 2025

Inaugural Ceremony, Preliminary Rounds 21st -22nd March 2025

Quarter-Final Round, Semi-Finals Rounds, Final Round &

28th-29th March 2025
Valedictory Ceremony

15. QUERIES

• Teams can contact the Organizing Committee via email at clinics.committee@bennett.edu.in

• or contact the following student Convenors of the Clinics Committee:

Sarthak Arya Nikita Pal Aman

+91 9897682663 +91- 8336833907 +91- 7985813660

16. IMPORTANT NOTE

• 16. 1 Organizing Committee’s Power to Take Additional Measures: The organizing committee may
take such other measures as are required for the orderly conduct of the competition.
• 16. 2 Interpretation of Rules: The organizing committee’s interpretation as to the implementation of
the rules shall be final and conclusive.
• 16. 3 The CC is entrusted with the power to resolve and will preside over any other grievances of the
teams participating in the competition.
BENNETT UNIVERSITY
LEADERSHIP

Mr. Vineet Jain

Chancellor, Bennett University,
Managing Director, BCCL

Awarded Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2013 for

transforming BCCL into India’s Most Respected and
Largest Media Group

Ms. Revati Jain

Pro Chancellor, Bennett University

Prof. (Dr.) Ajith Abraham

Vice Chancellor
Bennett University
Former- Professor of Artificial Intelligence
(Adjunct). Innopolis University Russia
Leadership

Prof. (Dr.) Pradeep Kulshrestha

Dean, School of Law, Bennett University
Honorary Doctorate, National American University, South Dakota
M.A., L.L.M., Ph.D., PGDM

Faculty Mentor Faculty Convenor Co-Convenor

Prof. (Dr.) Dr. Komal Prof. Jacob George

Versha Vahini Dahiya Panickasseril
Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor
School of Law, School of Law, School of Law,
Bennett University Bennett University Bennett University

Faculty Members

Dr. Abhijit Dr. Gyandeep Dr. Khushboo Dr. Parul Ms. Swati
Mishra Chaudhary Natholia Sinha Bawa
Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Program Manager
School of Law, School of Law, School of Law, School of Law, School of Law,
Bennett University Bennett University Bennett University Bennett University Bennett University
 STUDENT ORGANISING COMMITTEE (CLINICS COMMITTEE)

Student Advisor Convenor Convenor Convenor

Raga Sri Nithya Sarthak Arya Nikita Pal Aman Dwivedi

RESEARCH & OUTREACH DEPARTMENT

Yashovardhan Sharma Nehal Upadhyay Chhavi Priya Samya Nandwani

Head Head Member Member

Yati Vatsalya Simi Saha Tapasya Sharma

Member Member Member

BUDGET & REIMBURSEMENT DEPARTMENT

Divyam Mittal Diya Gour Siya Garg Rohit Singh Rajput

Head Member Member Member
 TRAINING DEPARTMENT

Shreyash Deshpande Mohak Agarwal Pranav Shankar Ayushmann Mishra

Head Head Member Member

VH ANAGH Sumbul Arafat

Member Member

SOCIAL MEDIA & DESIGN DEPARTMENT

Shristy Singh Thakur Nikita Verma Shubhangi Agarwal Ishita Jain Charvee Mirchandani
Head Member Member Member Member

OPEN CHALLENGERS DEPARTMENT

Shruti Gupta Manvi Gupta Radhika Maheshwari Sneha Pandey

Head Member Member Member
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