NLU DELHI-HSF International Negotiation Competition 2016

Organization : National Law University, Delhi (NLU Delhi) and Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF)
Competition Name : NLU DELHI-HSF International Negotiation Competition 2016
Applicable For : All students who are enrolled in a full-time law degree (undergraduate or post-graduate) as on 1 September 2016
Submission Last Date : 1st August 2016

Website : http://nludelhi.ac.in/
Competition Details : https://www.contest.net.in/uploads/12944-Law.pdf

International Negotiation Competition:

National Law University, Delhi (NLU Delhi) and Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) are pleased to invite you to the third edition of the NLU-HSF International Negotiation Competition (INC) to be held on 9-11 September 2016 in Delhi.

Related : NLU Delhi-HSF Negotiation Competition 2015: www.contest.net.in/335.html

Structure of the competition:
** 25-30 teams from across the globe will participate in the competition. There will be two preliminary rounds. Four teams will advance to the semi-finals, which will be knock-out rounds.
** The final round will take place between the winners of the two semi-finals.
** Each round will consist of a 60 or 90 minute negotiation session, which may be extended at the discretion of the judges, to make it akin to a real life experience.

Team composition:
Each team will consist of two students.

Eligible students:
All students who are enrolled in a full-time law degree (undergraduate or post-graduate) as on 1 September 2016 will be eligible to participate.

University representation:
Only one team per University will be allowed to participate in the competition.

Judging:
Each round is judged by a panel of one to three judges. Judges will include renowned lawyers and academicians.

Prizes:
** All participants will receive certificates of participation. The winners will receive a trophy to be held in their university and each member of the winning team will receive a cash prize. The runners-up will also receive a trophy and cash prize.
** There will be an award for the best negotiator and the best negotiation plan. A Spirit of the Competition award shall also be given to the team that best displays the qualities of good negotiation.

Registration Fees:
A registration fee of INR 2000 per team will be charged, to be paid upon arrival at NLU Delhi

Registration:
Once you have confirmed participation, you will be requested to provide the team details.

Schedule:
** 15 June 2016-Release of the problems/ negotiation simulations
** 1 August 2016 -Submission of the negotiation plan
** 9 September 2016- Registration and welcome address
** 10 September 2016- Preliminary rounds
** 11 September 2016- Semi-finals, finals and the awards ceremony

The participants will be informed sufficiently in advance if there is any change in the schedule.

Contact:
For further information about the competition, please contact Daniel Mathew (hsf.nc@nludelhi.ac.in).