Jindal Global Law School Achieves Victory at Helsinki Vis Pre-Moot 2025
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Synopsis
Students from Jindal Global Law School (JGLS) have won the Helsinki Vis Pre-Moot 2025, showcasing the institution's commitment to excellence in mooting and legal education. The victory highlights the skills and dedication of the students and their coaches.
Key Takeaways
- Jindal Global Law School won the Helsinki Vis Pre-Moot 2025.
- The team faced 26 competitors, ultimately defeating Bucerius Law School.
- Prof. C. Rajkumar emphasized the importance of mooting as training in advocacy.
- Team success reflects qualities such as teamwork, professionalism, and ethics.
- The competition precedes the 32nd Willem C. Vis International Commercial Moot.
Sonipat, April 8 (NationPress) Students representing Jindal Global Law School (JGLS), O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) have claimed victory at the esteemed Finland Arbitration Institute (FAI) Helsinki Vis Pre-Moot 2025. This event was part of the 32nd Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot.
The JGLS team, consisting of Nakul Rai Khurana, Aaditya Abraham, and Malvika Sethi, with the support of Akshath Indusekhar, Aamir Kapadia, and Sriram Arunachalam, competed against 26 other teams, ultimately securing the grand finale win against Bucerius Law School from Germany.
Prof (Dr) C. Rajkumar, Founding Vice-Chancellor of JGU and Dean of JGLS, congratulated the team, stating, “The triumph of our students at the prestigious Helsinki Vis Pre-Moot 2025 exemplifies the strong mooting culture at JGLS. Mooting serves as essential training in advocacy, a pursuit that JGLS takes with utmost seriousness. Our students receive coaching from faculty members who are experts in their fields. In a residential university like JGU, the dedication to studies, training, and mooting often extends late into the night. I applaud our students for achieving one of the most prestigious titles in mooting, as well as their faculty coaches and members of the JGLS Moot Court Society for their invaluable support. JGLS remains committed to leading in legal education and nurturing advocacy skills, fostering a culture of excellence and international competitiveness among its students. We look forward to supporting our students in their future endeavors and celebrating their continued successes.”
Prof (Dr) Sreejith S.G., Executive Dean of JGLS, remarked, “Winning a moot court competition transcends merely winning arguments; it reflects a convergence of numerous qualities, skills, and values, including logic, reasoning, knowledge, ethics, teamwork, and professionalism. Achieving victory in a mooting competition requires diligence, patience, endurance, and collaboration. The success of JGLS students in this esteemed contest is a clear indication that they possess these attributes and have made the necessary efforts to demonstrate them. Kudos to our champions!”
Prof Anjali Chawla, Faculty Director of Moot Court, expressed her immense pride in the team’s success, stating, “I am extremely proud of our students. Their relentless dedication has led to this remarkable outcome. Their commitment embodies the values of perseverance and excellence that JGLS upholds. These students are indeed a source of pride for the JGLS Moot Court Society. I also extend my gratitude to our coach, Shubh Jaiswal, for providing the essential support to the students.”
The Helsinki Pre-Moot will precede the 32nd Willem C. Vis International Commercial Moot, which will take place in Vienna and Hong Kong.
