The Trial and Appellate Advocacy Society (TAAS), KIIT School of Law, Bhubaneswar, successfully organised the 8th KIIT Mock Trial Competition from 30 October to 1 November 2026. The three-day national-level competition brought together law students from across the country, providing them with a platform to demonstrate their courtroom advocacy, legal research and argumentation skills.
The competition witnessed an encouraging response, with 37 teams registering, of which 34 participated. The participating teams competed through multiple stages, comprising Preliminary Rounds I and II, Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals and the Final Round.
The preliminary rounds were adjudicated by a panel of legal professionals, with approximately 90% of the adjudicators being alumni of KIIT School of Law. The Semi-Finals and Final Round were adjudicated by partners from eminent law firms and retired senior judges of the higher judiciary. Their expertise, observations and feedback contributed significantly to the academic rigour of the competition.
The valedictory ceremony was graced by Hon’ble Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo, Former Chief Justice of the High Court of Judicature at Patna, as the Chief Guest. His presence and interaction with the participants added considerable value to the occasion and encouraged students to pursue excellence in advocacy and the legal profession.
The Trial and Appellate Advocacy Society expresses its gratitude to Prof. Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Founder, KISS and KIIT; Prof. (Dr.) Saranjit Singh, Vice-Chancellor; Prof. (Dr.) Jnyana Ranjan Mohanty, Registrar; and Prof. (Dr.) K.D. Raju, Pro Vice-Chancellor, KIIT Deemed to be University, for their leadership, encouragement and continued support.
The Society also acknowledges the contribution of the adjudicators, participating teams, faculty members, volunteers and the student community in making the competition successful. Special appreciation is extended to the Student Convenors, Amrit Singh and Subhashish Kumar Sahu, for their efforts in coordinating the event.
The 8th KIIT Mock Trial Competition reaffirmed KIIT School of Law’s commitment to experiential legal education and the development of practical advocacy skills among future members of the legal profession.
