The First National Child Justice Moot Court Competition 2024, organized by the Nepal Forum for Restorative Justice (NFRJ) in collaboration with National Law College is aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of child justice and restorative justice principles among law students. This flagship Nepali Moot Court Competition is scheduled for November 15-16, 2024, and offers participants a unique opportunity to engage in simulated court proceedings, enhancing their legal advocacy skills while exploring innovative approaches to justice for children.

About Nepal Forum for Restorative Justice (NFRJ)

Nepal Forum for Restorative Justice (NFRJ) is Nepal's pioneering non-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting restorative justice, dialogue, and peacebuilding. Since its inception, NFRJ has been instrumental in advocating for the principles and practices of restorative justice across judicial and non-judicial sectors in Nepal. The forum actively works on the transformation of justice and conflict resolution at international, regional, and national levels, striving to introduce new dimensions of justice. NFRJ has been engaged in various initiatives, including programs for juvenile correction centres and probation assistance at the Lalitpur District Court. 

Competition Highlights:

- Total Prize Pool: NPR 80,000 

- First Place: NPR 40,000

- Second Place: NPR 20,000

- Best Memorandum: NPR 10,000

- Best Researcher: NPR 10,000

- Best Speaker: NPR 10,000

- Official Language: Nepali

Competition Stages:

  - Preliminary Rounds

  - Researcher Examination

  - Semifinals

  - Final Round

- Eligibility: Students enrolled in B.A LLB, BBM LLB, or BEC LLB program at any university or affiliated college in Nepal.

 Important Dates

- Case Publication & Application Opening: Bhadra 09, 2081

- Last Date for Institutional Registration: Asoj 15, 2081

- Deadline for Clarification Requests: Asoj 25, 2081

- Clarifications Published: Asoj 30, 2081

- Final Team Registration: Kartik 01, 2081

Registration Process

Teams interested in participating must register through the official Google Form link provided by NFRJ. Each team should comprise one researcher and two speakers, representing a single educational institution.

- Institutional Registration Form: Click Here

- Team Registration Form: Click Here

*Note: Only one team per institution is allowed, and institutions must conduct internal selections to finalize their representatives.*

Formatting Requirements:

- Font: Kokila

- Size: 16

- Line Spacing: 1

- Alignment: Justified

- Paper: A4

- Margins: 1 inch all around

- Citations: Bluebook format

Judging Criteria:

Written Submissions (100 Points):

- Knowledge of Law and Facts: 20 Points

- Legal Interpretation and Application: 20 Points

- Research and Citations: 10 Points

- Clarity and Management of Arguments: 20 Points

- Innovation: 10 Points

- Presentation Style and Format: 20 Points

Oral Submissions (100 Points):

- Knowledge of Law and Facts: 20 Points

- Legal Interpretation and Application: 20 Points

- Response to Questions: 10 Points

- Clarity and Presentation of Arguments: 10 Points

- Advocacy Skills and Creativity: 10 Points

- Reliance on Memorandum: 10 Points

- Courtroom Etiquette, Discipline, and Time Management: 20 Points

Find the Moot Problem, here.

Find the Rules of the Competition, here.

Please visit the organiser's official website for detailed submission guidelines and rules of procedure or contact [email protected].

 

*Disclaimer: The details of the competition are subject to change at the discretion of the organizers and are not to be deemed as official notice or information. NPF is not responsible for any such changes and advises readers to refer to the official link of the organisers provided above for the most up-to-date information.*