9th INTRA CLIENT COUNSELING

COMPETITION 2020
RULES
 Each team of counsels shall consist of two student
participants only.
 Teams cannot be changed or altered after registration.
Any change or alteration in the registered team is
subject to the sole discretion of the Organizing
Committee.
 Team codes shall be allotted to the respective teams
by the Organizing Committee which shall be used to
identify the team throughout the competition.
 The Competition is divided into three rounds, namely:
-Preliminary Round
-Semi Final Round
-Final Round

 Time bifurcation
1. Preliminary Round:
Total- 40 minutes
Client consultation- 25 minutes
Post Client Consultation- 10 minutes
Closing statement- 5 minutes
(25+10+5)

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 2. Semifinal Round:
Total- 40 minutes
Client consultation- 25 minutes
Post Client Consultation- 10 minutes
Closing statement- 5 minutes
(25+10+5)

3. Final Round:
Total- 45 minutes
Client consultation- 30 minutes
Post Client Consultation- 10 minutes
Closing statement- 5 minutes
(30+10+5)

 The Consultation Period (Interview Period):

The first 25 minutes in the Preliminary Round and
Semi-Final and 30 minutes in the Final Round are
devoted for consultation with the client during which
lawyers are expected to elicit the relevant information,
outline the problem and propose a solution or other
means of resolving the problem. During the
consultation and post- consultation, the teams may
use books, notes and other materials.

 Post Consultation Period (Post Interview Period):

The time from the total time as specified above (10
minutes) will be for post- consultation period .

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 During the post-consultation period, the students
have to talk loudly enough to be overheard by the
judges, or dictate a file memorandum on the
interview, or both.
 The concept behind the post-consultation period is
to summarize the interview, indicate the scope of the
legal work to be undertaken, and state the legal
issues that should be researched. Explanation of the
position or attitude taken by the students may be
useful.
 Judges may question the teams during the Post
Consultation period.

 Closing Statement
The last 5 minutes are kept for rounding up the
issue and advising a solution to the client which is
most suitable as per the situation.

 Participants may use their own bare acts and

basic stationary items for use during the rounds.
 Use of electronic gadgets like laptop, tablets,
mobile phone, etc. shall not be allowed during the
rounds. It may result in disqualification.
 The participants shall maintain the decorum of
the court room and behave accordingly during
the competition.
 The decision of the judges with respect to the
results of each round shall be final and binding. 3

 The rules may be changed as per the discretion of

the Organizing Committee, however the same shall
be informed and explained to all participants.