NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY JODHPUR

INTERNATIONAL
DEAL
NEGOTIATION
COMPETITION
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A&O SHEARMAN

FEBRUARY 28 -MARCH 2, 2025

IDNC.IN AONLUJ_IDNC [email protected]

The NLUJ International Deal Negotiation Competition in
partnership with A&O Shearman invites law students from
across the world to showcase their negotiation skills in a
simulated deal-making environment while accommodating
diverse opinions and cultures in the process.

The Competition offers participants the opportunity to put their legal knowledge and strategic tactics
to test by tackling complex business transactions. They get an opportunity to engage in intense
negotiations while carefully analyzing legal issues and devising innovative solutions. Beyond assessing
negotiation skills, the competition also emphasizes upon the development of teamwork, effective
communication and critical thinking abilities. It plays a crucial role in honing their negotiation prowess
and equipping them with the necessary skills for the dynamic realm of business law. With the
involvement of distinguished judges and a challenging competition structure, this event proves to be
an invaluable experience for aspiring legal professionals.

PREVIOUS EDITION WINNERS

 We are pleased to announce that the NLUJ International Deal Negotiation
Competition shall be jointly organized by National Law University, Jodhpur and
A&O Shearman. The Competition is scheduled to take place from February 28 to
March 2, 2025. The Competition will host 32 teams from India and overseas,
selected based on the experience and accomplishments of the universities in the
field of Alternative Dispute Resolution. The objective of the Competition is to
instil soft-skills of negotiation and commercial awareness in law students from
across the globe, set to practice law. The Competition will include a bespoke
training session conducted by A&O Shearman as well as several other networking
sessions, that students can participate in.

THE ORGANIZERS

A&O Shearman
A&O Shearman emerged in May 2024 from the merger of Allen &
Overy, a leader in European banking, finance, and capital
markets, and Shearman & Sterling, known for its U.S. expertise
in corporate law, M&A, and dispute resolution. Together, they
bring a powerful blend of skills across 47 offices in 29 countries.
Leveraging Allen & Overy’s strengths in cross-border
transactions and Shearman & Sterling’s deep roots in litigation
and regulatory work, the firm offers seamless, multijurisdictional
services across English, U.S., and international law. With a client
base that includes over a third of NYSE-listed companies, A&O
Shearman combines innovative solutions with a commitment to
shaping the future of global legal practice.

National Law University, Jodhpur

Embracing the philosophy of "Knowledge is Empowerment" for
over two decades, National Law University Jodhpur stands as a
beacon of legal excellence in the subcontinent. Recognized as
one of India's premier law institutions, it holds a coveted spot
among the nation's top law schools. By sculpting legal minds, it
ensures that its students are equipped to adeptly handle
multifaceted legal challenges in every field they come across. Its
distinguished faculty, with an amalgamation of profound
academic experience and vast industry insights, is unwaveringly
dedicated to imparting high-quality legal education that
emphasizes excellence in every aspect.

Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee

Established in 2018, the Alternative Dispute Resolution
Committee of NLU Jodhpur stands as a testament to the
university's proactive approach in modernizing the facets of
legal education. Conceived with the profound vision of
promulgating the significance of ADR techniques, the ADRC has
been at the forefront of instilling and refining ADR skills
amongst the student community. The Committee has made
notable strides in its mission, evident through its Deal Mediation
Competition. Since its inception, this particular initiative has
seen three successful editions, each surpassing its predecessor
in terms of scale, participation, and impact.
 THE VENUE

Located at the edge of the Thar Desert in Rajasthan, Jodhpur is the embodiment
of colourful exuberance ingrained within its people, places, and culture. The city
has maintained an index of massive progress and development in the tourism
sector with Rajputana palaces interspersed with innumerable mythological stories,
a renowned chain of hotels & resorts, and the local streets of the city where
customs meet costumes in the ‘Leheriya’ pattern prints unique to the
fabric of Jodhpur.

COMPETITION SCHEDULE

Confirmation of Registration to Universities Early-November 2024

Release of Rules and Propositions December 2024 (First-Week)

Last Date for Payment of Registration Fee January 2025 (First-Week)

Last Date for Submission of Negotiation Plans Late-January, 2025

Training Session & Competition 28 February - 2 March, 2025

VISAS

Students attending the Competition from outside India may be required to arrange
for a visa. Kindly review the visa requirements for each individual attending the
event.

A Letter of Support will be issued to facilitate the visa process if required.

 TRAVEL & ACCOMODATION

The registration fee will cover a comfortable stay at a hotel in Jodhpur for the
duration of the Competition, intra-city travel between the accommodation and
the University, breakfast and lunch, along with a networking and a social event
on the days of the Competition. Travel expenses to Jodhpur, including visa and
related expenses, shall be borne by the participants individually.

COMPETITION FORMAT

Each team shall consist of 2 participants, representing the Client and the
Counsel, with 2 teams set to negotiate with each other representing
opposing parties in the Preliminary Rounds.

The General Information shall be given to the participants to assess the

positions and interests of both parties and to determine the business
needs of both sides.

The Confidential Information shall be provided 1 hour prior to the

negotiation session, informing the teams about the side they would be
representing.

The top 8 teams from the Preliminary Round shall advance to the Quarter-
Final Rounds, after which teams would advance on a single-
elimination/knockout basis.

ELIGIBILITY

All students who are enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate

degree in law at an accredited university will be eligible to participate.

COMPETITION FEE

International Teams $ 150 /-

Domestic Teams ₹ 10,500 /-

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION COMMITTEE
NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY, JODHPUR

Members: Nidhi Singh (Convenor), Rachana Rammohan (Co-Convenor), Revati Sohoni (Co-Convenor), Himanshu
Sharma (Senior Advisor), Paridhi Gupta, Saanvi Shekhawat, Saksham Gaikwad, Shambhavi Uniyal, Vidushi Singh, Yash
Joshi (Senior Members), Aditya Jain, Bhavita Vashishtha, Charuvi, Chhavi Chawla, L. Lhaineichong Khongsai, Manvi
Goyal, Mohak Dua, Mohammad, Paavni Kaur, Samay Tulsyan, Siddharth Singh, Siya Chaudhary, Srishti Pandey, Vrinda
Gupta, Zoya Fazar, Aarav Midha, Aaryan Bagrecha, Aditi Ramanathan, Ahzam Anwar, Ananya Dipali, Anirudh S.
Krishnan, Azhar Ahmed, Bhanu Pratap Singh, Mantha S. Sushen, Paavani Paulene Kalra, Prabhav Chaturvedi,
Raghunandan N., Shruti Singh Jayant, Shubhaksh Dwivedi, Tanishi Ahuja, Akash Bajpai, Anant Mittal, Daksh Poonia,
Eeshaan Sharma, Himanshi Sobti, Mhalo Humtsoe, Pari Gupta, Saanvi Sharma, Vasudev Sharma, Vidhi Shah & Yashaswi
Jindal.