MAIMS 5th National Mock Trial Competition, 2026 by MAIMS, Delhi [Hybrid, Cash Prizes Rs 1 lakh, Early Bird Registration offer Available till May 23]: Register by August 23

About the Organiser 

MAIMS was established in 2003 by Maharaja Agrasen Technical Education Society. The Institute has attained a distinct position in running BBA, B. Com(H), BA (H) Eco., BA JMC, BA LL.B (Integrated), and BBA LL.B (Integrated), LLM [IPR (2022), Corporate Law and ADR (2023)] programmes affiliated with Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi.

The Department of Law was established in 2017 by introducing a five-year integrated BA LL.B degree program. Established as a unit of the Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management Studies, the Department of Law aims to provide quality education with a professional approach to the budding legal professionals.

The year 2020 has added another feather to its cap with the introduction of the five-year integrated BBA LL.B program. In the year 2022 LLM program has also been introduced. Entry to the five-year course is through the rankings of the CLAT (Common Law Aptitude Test).

Details About the Competition

MAIMS 5th National Mock Trial Competition, 2026, aims to provide a dynamic platform for law students across India to showcase and strengthen their advocacy, research, and courtroom skills in a professional and intellectually stimulating environment.

The 5th edition of the competition revolves around the theme of “Mental Health, Superstition and Criminal Liability”, highlighting the intersection of psychological vulnerability, blind faith, and legal responsibility. In a society where grief, emotional distress, and misinformation often make individuals susceptible to manipulative spiritual practices, the competition seeks to encourage meaningful dialogue on the legal, ethical, and social dimensions surrounding mental health and criminal accountability.

Designed to replicate real courtroom proceedings, the Competition involves framing of arguments, examination-in-chief, cross-examination, and re-examination of witnesses, thereby providing participants with practical exposure to trial advocacy and litigation strategy. The Competition aims to bridge the gap between theoretical legal education and practical courtroom experience by fostering critical thinking, legal research, professionalism, and effective advocacy skills.

Following the themes of the previous editions, namely the POCSO Act, Male Victimisation, Kidnapping of a Child by their Own Parent, and The Ethics of Online Comedy Content, the Competition continues its tradition of engaging participants with evolving and socially relevant legal issues.

Eligibility

The Competition is open to bona fide students pursuing the 3-year or 5-year LL.B. programme from any University/College/Institution recognised by the Bar Council of India.