GIMC 2025: 16th GNLU International Moot On Trade Law Now Open For Registration

Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), an institute for legal education in India, invites participations in the 16th edition of the GNLU International Moot Court Competition (GIMC 2025), a moot court competition on international trade law. GIMC 2025 is scheduled to be held from 24th to 28th September 2025.

For over 15 years, GIMC has been a platform for law students to engage in discussions on issues in international trade law, fostering research and advocacy excellence. Recognized by institutions such as the World Trade Institute (WTI) and the International Law Students Association (ILSA), GIMC has attracted participation from law schools across the globe.

After a 15th edition, preparations are already underway for the next edition of GIMC. The Winners and Runners-up of the 16th edition will receive cash prizes of INR 50,000 and INR 25,000, respectively, along with other prizes. Cash prizes and other awards will also be handed out to the Best Orator (Final Rounds), the Best Orator (Preliminary Rounds), the Best Written Submission and the Best Researcher.

The tentative schedule for the competition is as follows:

Release of moot problem	30th April 2025
Last date for provisional registration	10th July 2025
Last date for completion of all registration formalities	22nd August 2025
Last date for submission of soft copy of memorials	7th September 2025
Orientation and Researchers' Test	24th September 2025
Oral Rounds	25th - 28th September 2025

Registration:

For Provisional Registration, fill out the Google Form available here. Provisional registration can be done either by the university or directly by the teams.

For Final Registration (completion of all registration formalities), kindly refer to the Rules of the Competition for detailed steps and requirements.

Participating teams will be provided with lodging and food for the days of the competition.
Contact

• Mr. Girish R., Faculty Convenor at rgirish@gnlu.ac.in, +91 81286 50806.
• Ms. Aditi Vijay, Secretary at aditi21bbl001@gnlu.ac.in, +91 73380 75141.
• Mr. Rajan Thakkar, Secretary at rajan21bal082@gnlu.ac.in, +91 82002 50188

For more details, please refer to the Brochure, Moot Problem, Rules of the Competition, and Official Schedule.

Visit the website: https://gnlu.ac.in/gimc/home