VIII GD Goenka – CIArb (India) International Commercial Arbitration Moot Competition, 2026
School of Law, GD Goenka University.About the Competition
The GD Goenka – CIArb (India) International Commercial Arbitration Moot Competition returns for its 8th edition as the flagship moot of the School of Law, GD Goenka University. Organised by the Moot Court Committee in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) – India, the Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF) and the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) – Singapore, the competition simulates authentic international arbitral proceedings argued before seasoned arbitrators and practitioners. It offers participants an immersive platform to engage with cutting-edge issues in international commercial arbitration and to test their advocacy before an expert bench.
Theme
The 2026 edition is built around Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations in international commercial arbitration — one of the most pressing and rapidly evolving areas in cross-border dispute resolution, examining how ESG obligations and disputes are increasingly arbitrated on the international stage.
Eligibility
Open to undergraduate or postgraduate law students from any recognised institution. Only one team may register per institution.
Team Composition
Each team comprises three members — two Speakers and one Researcher.
Registration Fee
INR 12,000 (USD 125) per team, inclusive of food and accommodation for the duration of the competition.
Mode & Venue
The competition is held offline, on-campus at GD Goenka University, Sohna-Gurugram, Haryana, with oral rounds scheduled for 25–27 September 2026.
How to Register
Register through the official Google Form and pay the registration fee via the official payment portal before the deadline of 31 July 2026.