BENGALURU — To equip incoming law students with essential courtroom skills, legal research capabilities, and persuasive advocacy, The Moot Court Society of ISBR Law College organized the Moot Court Orientation Programme 2026–27 on September 26, 2026. Designed for students of both the 3-Year LL.B. and 5-Year B.B.A., LL.B. programs, the intensive half-day workshop established a practical foundation for competitive mooting and judicial pleadings.
Event Overview at a Glance
| Program Parameter | Event Details |
| Event Name | Moot Court Orientation Programme 2026–27 |
| Organising Dept. | The Moot Court Society, ISBR Law College, Bengaluru |
| Date & Time | September 26, 2026 (Saturday) | 9:00 AM – 1:20 PM |
| Venue | ISBR Law College Campus, Bengaluru |
| Target Participants | Students of 3-Year LL.B. & 5-Year B.B.A., LL.B. Programmes |
| Faculty Guidance | Dr. Shagufta Anjum (Principal) & Ms. Zuha Amreen (Faculty Chair, Moot Court Society) |
| Guest Speakers | Mr. Surya Teja (Advocate, High Court of Karnataka) & Ms. Nangireddy Jyoshika Lahari (International Mooter) |
| Key Milestone | Formal Release of the Intra Moot Court Competition Problem 2026–27 |
Moot Court Advocacy & Drafting Framework
The orientation provided a structured pathway connecting legal analysis, memorial drafting, and oral advocacy before a judicial Bench.
Technical Sessions & Expert Speakers
Conducted under the leadership of Dr. Shagufta Anjum, Principal, and Ms. Zuha Amreen, Faculty Chair of the Moot Court Society, the orientation featured two specialized technical sessions led by experienced practitioners:
1. Session I: Essentials of Mooting, Advocacy & Pleading (9:30 AM – 11:00 AM)
- Expert Speaker: Mr. Surya Teja (Advocate, High Court of Karnataka)
- Core Topics Covered:
- Analyzing complex moot propositions and framing core legal issues.
- Structuring oral submissions and argument presentation before the Bench.
- Courtroom etiquette, formal address protocols, and judicial interaction.
- Responding effectively to judicial queries with clarity, confidence, and poise.
2. Session II: Research, Structure & Written Advocacy (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM)
- Expert Speaker: Ms. Nangireddy Jyoshika Lahari (International Mooter, Presidency School of Law, Bengaluru)
- Core Topics Covered:
- Structural requirements and drafting methodology for moot court memorials.
- Advanced legal research strategies and analyzing primary/secondary authorities.
- Uniform citation standards for case law, statutory provisions, and treatises.
- Refining written arguments and avoiding common memorial drafting errors.
Concluding Address & Intra Moot Problem Launch
Following the academic sessions, Dr. Shagufta Anjum, Principal of ISBR Law College, delivered the concluding address, stressing the importance of developing practical skills alongside theoretical coursework.
At 1:20 PM, the programme culminated in the formal Release of the Intra Moot Court Competition Problem 2026–27. This marked the immediate transition from theoretical instruction to real-world application, challenging participants to utilize their newly acquired research, drafting, and advocacy skills in competition.
Core Learning Outcomes
Through this orientation, participating students developed key competencies required for competitive lawyering:
- Systematic analysis of factual propositions and legal issue formulation.
- Advanced legal research skills utilizing statutory and judicial authorities.
- Structured memorial drafting and legal citation techniques.
- Effective oral pleadings, judicial interaction, and courtroom etiquette.
- Direct application of research methodology to the Intra Moot Court Competition.
Bridging Classroom Learning with Practical Advocacy
The Moot Court Orientation Programme 2026–27 reinforces ISBR Law College’s commitment to practice-oriented legal education. By combining expert instruction with the immediate rollout of the Intra Moot competition, the institution continues to foster research-driven, persuasive, and ethical legal advocates.
