The Moot Society of Sri Lanka Law College is to organize the sixth consecutive edition of the H.V. Perera QC Memorial International Moot Competition this year.

About Sri Lanka Law College

Sri Lanka Law College, formerly known as Ceylon Law College, is a law college, and the only legal institution where one can enroll as an Attorney-at-Law in Sri Lanka.

About the Moot Society

The Moot Society of Sri Lanka Law College provides a platform for all students at Law College to practice legal research, oratory, and presentation skills in a court setting since its inception in 1986. The Moot Society is dedicated to the upliftment of the students’ legal and advocacy skills and plays a pivotal role in placing the name of Sri Lanka Law College in the global mooting arena. 

About the Competition

Organized by the Moot Society of Sri Lanka Law College, the H.V. Perera QC Memorial Moot Competition (also known as The Victor’s Moot)  is the first International Commercial Arbitration Moot Competition in Sri Lanka. This competition has been held annually following its inception in 2018 in commemoration of Dr. Herbert Victor Perera QC, a distinguished personality in the field of law in Sri Lanka.

Moot Type

International Commercial Arbitration

Eligibility

Every law school is eligible and the competition is open to teams composed of students:

  • Enrolled in either, an Undergraduate Programme in law or equivalent professional qualification at a University or other institution

And

  • Who have not received their Undergraduate qualification or any other professional qualification in the legal field (Attorney at law, Barristers, solicitors, etc.)

Team Composition

There shall only be one team representing their respective university and each team shall consist of a minimum of 2 members and a maximum of 4 members.

How to Register?

Interested participants may register through the link provided at the end of the post.

Registration Fees

  • The registration fee per Sri Lankan team shall be LKR 10,000.
  • The registration fee for foreign teams shall be USD 120.
  • Registration fees for Sri Lankan teams shall be made by bank deposit to,
    • A/C Name: Moot Society of Sri Lanka Law College
    • A/C Number: 1000066454
    • Bank: Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC
    • Branch: Hulftsdorp Branch
  • Registration fees for teams outside of Sri Lanka shall be made by Wire Transfer as follows:
    • A/C Name: Moot Society of Sri Lanka Law
    • College
    • A/C Number: 1000066454
    • Bank: Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC
    • Branch: Hulftsdorp Branch
    • Swift Code: CCEYLKLX
    • Bank Code: 7056
    • Branch Code: 0232

Important Dates

  • Release of Moot Problem: May 13, 2023
  • Registration Deadline: June 10, 2023
  • Deadline to submit Clarification: June 24, 2023
  • Answers to Clarification: July 8, 2023
  • Written Submission Due: August 5, 2023
  • Oral Rounds: September 2 & 3, 2023

Awards & Prizes

  • An award for the Champions and an award for the Runner-Up Team.
  • An award for the Best Memorial and an award for the Runner-Up Memorial.
  • An award for the Best Speaker, an award for the Runner-Up Best Speaker. The Best
  • Speaker and Runner-Up Speaker Awards will be determined by the highest aggregate score of all Preliminary rounds that the contestant has argued divided by the number of rounds participated.
  • All participants will receive Certificates of Participation.

Mode

Online

Contact Information

In case of any queries please contact +94 77 480 6113, +94 77 864 3377, or write to thevictorsmoot@gmail.com

Click here to register.

Click here to view the official notification.