Team NLU Jur at the NLIU Justice Ark Tanka Memorial International Arbitration Moot

Introduction

• Team members:
  • Abas Chaturvedi
  • Zoya Fuzer
  • Pavani K Mago
• All members are second-year law students at NLU Jodhpur.

Structure of the Competition

• Nature: International competition held in India with participation from over 60 teams globally.
• Stages:
  • Memorial Submission (new memo qualifiers round), allowing teams to submit memorials before participating in oral pleadings.
  • 38 teams qualified for oral rounds after the memorial round.
  • Oral pleadings included quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals.
• Team Composition:
  • Maximum of four members allowed, but NLU Jodhpur limited to three: 2 speakers (Abas, Pavani) and 1 researcher (Zoya).

Preparation Journey

• Initial Steps:
  • Team read and divided issues after proposition release.
  • Zoya focused on arbitration issues; Pavani on CISG; Abas on AI issues.
• Material Reviewed:
  • Basic knowledge of arbitration and law, including readings from Gary B. Born's book on commercial arbitration.
• Research Detail:
  • Zoya's focus involved examining AI as an expert system under law; used scientific journals due to lack of precedent.
  • Pavani dealt with CISG and its international implications.

Adapting Through Feedback

• Oral presentation practice emphasized:
  • Adjustments made to speaking pace and gestures, focusing on calmness and composure.
  • A collaborative and supportive practice environment helped refine arguments.
• Judges' feedback was instrumental in shaping subsequent presentations.

Memorable Moments

• Challenges Faced:
  • Tough preliminary rounds and evaluation by judges to gauge composure.
  • Quarterfinals lasted 2.5 hours, indicating high judge engagement.
  • Team’s mutual support through messages during challenging rounds.

Essential Skills Beyond Legal Knowledge

• Logical Reasoning:
  • Understanding and addressing logical aspects of cases, rather than just legal citations.
• Interpersonal Skills:
  • Trust and communication within the team; active listening to feedback.

Advice for Aspiring Participants

• Persistence:
  • Stay firm and calm; creativity and adaptability are crucial.
• Continuous Learning:
  • Keep reading and understanding law comprehensively; confidence is key in arguments.
• Communication:
  • Strong communication ensures clarity and mutual support in teams.

Conclusion

• The insights shared greatly benefit future law students interested in moot competitions.
• NLU Jur wishes the team continued success in their legal careers.