Xavier Society of Law and Justice (XSLAJ) of Xavier Law School (XLS) organized the second edition of ‘Xavier Mediation Competition (XMC) 2024 – Intra Edition’ on February 23-24, 2024 at the university campus.

The two-day event marked a significant chapter in the pursuit of legal excellence. The event attracted commendable participation of more than 180 students from various semesters and courses, reflecting the enthusiasm and commitment of the legal fraternity at XLS.

The first day of XMC’24 was dedicated to the preliminary rounds. These rounds were organised into four slots. The rounds were adjudicated by esteemed judges (external) and faculty members of XLS, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge to the competition.

A total of 24 participants, 8 from each category, i.e. Mediator, Attorney, and Client earned their spot in the qualifier round. The qualifier round took place in the next day with esteemed judges presiding over the proceedings.

Radhika Basu, a student of Semester VI, XLS bagged the title of ‘Best Mediator’ for her exceptional skills in communication and problem-solving, while Nabendu Krishna Ghosh of Semester VIII, XLS earned the accolade of ‘Best Attorney’ for his remarkable legal acumen and advocacy prowess.

Agnik Chowdhury of Semester VI, XLS won the title of ‘Best Client’ for his authentic representation and cooperation throughout the mediation process.

All of them were awarded medals and certificates. The winners will proudly represent XLS at the upcoming national edition of the Xavier Mediation Competition 2024, embodying excellence and dedication in alternative dispute resolution in the form of mediation. Dr. Animesh Das, a faculty member of XLS was the convener of the event.

Dr. Animesh Das