Team from Nalsar Hyderabad wins Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, 2019

Marking the end of a 4-day long Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, 2019, Amity Law School organized a valedictory function today at Amity University, Noida wherein team from NalsarHyderabad lifted the winners Trophy. The competition witnessed the participation of more than 100 students from31 Law universities/ colleges and institutions across nation including Symbiosis Law School, Pune; National Law University, Jodhpur; Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law and National Law University, Delhi amongst others. The Indian National Qualifying Rounds are the exclusive means by which Indian law students qualify for the competition. This year, 36 teams from across India competed, and one amongst the four finalist i.e. NALSAR Hyderabad now will travel to Washington, DC, to represent India. Nearly 100 judges – law professors, practitioners, scholars, and Jessup alumni – judged the students in two days of Preliminary and Quarterfinal Rounds, culminating in Sunday’s Semifinal and Final Rounds. The champion round was judged by the sitting judges of the Supreme Court and the High Court and other international delegates. The International Law Students Association (ILSA) is a non-profit association of students and lawyers who are dedicated to the promotion of international law. ILSA provides students with opportunity to study, research, and network in the international legal arena. The organization's activities include academic conferences, publications, the global coordination of student organizations, and the administration of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition.It is a matter of high prestige for our law school to host this worlds largest moot. According to Dr. Ashok Chauhan, Founder President Amity, praised the distinguished scholars and budding lawyers who have participated in this competition, time is moving so fast, we cannot loose single minute and these budding lawyers will show to the world how India has progressed in Legal area. Amity teaches beyond classrooms and try to inculcate practical knowledge by listening to Honorable judges and reading their judgement. “We Indians have the best legal acumen because we have instincts and intuition. There is no comparison of Indian legal brains. More than 8000 students are pursuing 5 years LLB programs”, he added. Ms. Sarah Greenbaum, Third Secretory (Political), Australian High Commission; the fact that so many budding students are here and will make to National is very encouraging. These debaters are hardworking have done a good job by taking the best references. Jessup provides students an opportunity to learn nuances of International law, can think critically, analyze with critical arguments and then come to conclusions and horn their skills in legal education. Addressing the students, Mr. Justice S.K Kaul,Hon’ble Judge, Supreme Court said, “I compliment students for choosing such a noble profession. Students should have the ability to think on their feet and be very precise in whatever they say.” We need well trained and skilled lawyers to do the job. This profession provides an, opportunity to represent people in a systematic manner,wherein the litigating lawyer remains surgeon of legal field. He advised the students that it is important in litigation that lawyers have to be precise, both in presentation and arguments that the charm of the court is always there. Mr. Justice R.K Gauba, Hon’ble Judge, Delhi High Court exclaimed,“I’m impressed by Amity’s infrastructure and the keenness of the students for participating, done thorough research and presented with great confidence.” India has done exceedingly well in rounds of competition earlier and wants the trophy to be brought again to where it belongs. Ms. Justice Pratibha M. Singh, Judge, Delhi High Court and Mr. Justice R.S Endlaw, Judge, Delhi High Court motivated the students to become better and skilled lawyers in their lives since that they have a huge responsibility on their shoulders. On this occasion , a Journal namely Amity International Journal of Legal & Multidisciplinary Studies and Amity Souvenir by Amity Law School were also released.