About the Institution
IFIM Law School, Bengaluru, established in 2015, is located in the Silicon Valley of India. Ranked 5th among the Top Leading Law Schools of Super Excellence by the GHRDC Law Schools Survey 2025, the school stands out for its innovative pedagogy, corporate mentorship, and research-focused curriculum. It emphasizes holistic legal education, practical exposure, and global collaborations, making it a transformative hub for budding legal professionals.
About KILPAR
Karnataka Institute for Law and Parliamentary Reform (KILPAR) is an autonomous institution under the Government of Karnataka's Law Department. It promotes legal research, law reform, and legislative excellence. KILPAR undertakes impactful projects in legal literacy, legislative drafting, and training for legislators, advocates, and judicial officers, aiming to foster a transparent, informed, and just legal environment.
About the Committee
The Centre for Legal Advocacy (CLA) at IFIM Law School is a student-led body established in 2023. It focuses on experiential learning through Crime Scene Investigations,
Trial Advocacy Competitions, and Courtroom Training Sessions. CLA seeks to bridge the gap between legal theory and practice and aims to cultivate confident and capable legal
advocates.
About the Competition
“Mukadama” – The Pursuit of Justice is IFIM-KILPAR’s Trial Advocacy Competition. It aims to simulate real courtroom settings to train students in litigation and advocacy, including
trial preparation, courtroom etiquette, presentation, argumentation and witness examination skills. Featuring a multi-stage format, the competition challenges participants across India with procedural and oral rounds, mirroring real legal proceedings.
Theme of the Competition
White Collar Crimes: The case problem revolves around corporate financial fraud involvingtax evasion, money laundering, bribery, digital evidence tampering, and forgery. The matter engages multiple legal provisions under financial, criminal, anti-corruption, and anti-money laundering laws.
Eligibility
Any student currently enrolled in a 3-year or 5-year law degree program from a recognized university or college in India is eligible to participate. Only One Team per College is
allowed.
Venue for the Competition
The oral rounds of “Mukadama” shall be held at IFIM Law School, Electronic City, Bangalore, Karnataka, India from 10 th October 2025 – 12 th October 2025. Click here for the directions.
Registration Fee
No registration fee. Participation in “Mukadama” is entirely free of cost.
Registration Process
Fill the Registration Form.
All registered teams must take the Online Qualifying Test (40 MCQs, 45 minutes).
The top 24 teams qualify for Oral Rounds based on scores.
Prizes & Awards
CATEGORY AWARD
Winners Trophy & Cash Prize of Rs. 15,000
Runners Up Trophy & Cash Prize of Rs. 10,000
Best Witness Trophy & Cash Prize of Rs. 5,000
Best Counsel Trophy & Cash Prize of Rs. 5,000
Important Dates
DATE PARTICULARS
04-08-2025 Commencement of Registration
04-08-2025 Release of Case Files & Rule Book
13-09-2025 Last date for Registration
14-09-2025 Release of Team Codes
20-09-2025
(12:00 PM)
Online Qualifying Round
21-09-2025 Results of Online Qualifying Round
27-09-2025 Last Date for seeking Clarifications
29-09-2025 Release of Clarifications (if any)
05-10-2025 Virtual Training Session
10-10-2025 Formal Registration, Inaugural Ceremony,
Procedural Test & Draw of Lots
11-10-2025 Preliminary & Quarter-Final Rounds
12-10-2025 Semi-Final, Final Rounds & Valedictory Ceremony
Contact Details
Email: mukadama@ifim.edu.in
Mr. Shashank Rahul Chawathe (Convenor): +91 97630 80680
Mr. Uzairulla Khan (Co-Convenor): +91 63631 24342
Important Link
To access the Registration Form & Other competition documents, click here
