Debating and Mooting Society (DAMS) is an independent student body responsible for the development of a strong debating and mooting culture in KUSoL.
Planned Activities
Events Organized
2nd Tejshree Memorial National Moot Court Competition,
Location: Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, Nepal
Description of the event: The 2nd Tejshree Memorial National Moot Court
Competition aimed to honor the legacy of Tejshree Thapa by passing on the
wisdom and values she once upheld to future generations of lawyers from across the country. The competition was designed to enhance students’ knowledge, skills, and practical understanding of International Humanitarian Law, a subject deeply connected to Nepal’s historical context. It also sought to encourage the exchange of ideas and foster interaction among law colleges nationwide, offering participants a comprehensive and enriching experience..
Event Title: 3rd Intra KUSoL Moot Court Competition,
Location: Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, Nepal
Description of the event: The Third Intra KUSoL Moot Court Competition was the inaugural internal moot court event organized by Debating and Mooting Society aimed to enhance student’s advocacy skills and provide a platform for them to experience competitive mooting within law school. The competition aimed to provide a practical platform for students to refine their legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills in a simulated courtroom setting. It was a celebration of academic engagement, critical legal analysis, and student initiative, furthering the law school’s commitment to experiential legal education. This year’s theme was Contract Law.
Navigating Moot Courts: A Workshop on the Essentials
Location: Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, Nepal
Description of the Event: A 3 day workshop designed to equip law students with
essential mooting skills, including research, drafting, argumentation, and
courtroom etiquette.
1st Tejshree Memorial National Moot Court Competition, 2023
Location: Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, Nepal
Description of the event: 1st Tejshree Memorial National Moot Court Competition aims to further the legacy of Tejshree Thapa, by imparting light and wisdom she once stood for among the future generations of lawyers from all over the country. The overall objective of the competition is to allow the students to broaden their knowledge, skills, and practical understanding on the subject of International Humanitarian Law; as it is intrinsically and intimately connected to the etched history of Nepal. The event intends to facilitate an exchange of ideas and interaction between law colleges from every part of the country and to provide for an overall fulfilling experience.
2nd Intra KUSoL Moot Court Competition, 2023
Location: Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, Nepal
Description of the event: The 2nd Intra KUSoL Moot Court Competition 2023continued to strengthen the foundation laid by its predecessor, offering law students an enhanced platform for honing their advocacy skills. This iteration was a Criminal Trial Advocacy in Nepali medium. There was a turnout of 19 teams for the orals (22 teams for the registration), making the number of participants (57) and (10) witnesses. With the current board having seven members, they were further aided by (10) volunteers. The program itself was conducted in the new law school building for the first two days, consisting of preliminary rounds, quarterfinals and semifinals. The final round of the competition was held in CV Raman Hall of the Central Campus.
1st Intra KUSoL Moot Court Competition, 2022
Location: Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, Nepal
Description of the event: The 1st Intra KUSoL Moot Court Competition was the inaugural internal moot court event organized by Debating and Mooting Society aimed to enhance student’s advocacy skills and provide a platform for them to experience competitive mooting within law school
Major Achievements
International Commercial Arbitration Moot Championship 2021 – Winner
Philip C. Jessup Moot Court Competition National Rounds 2022 – Winner
7th Symbiosis International Criminal Trial Advocacy 2022 – Best International Defense Award and Second Best Memorial
3rd Bharat Raj Upreti Memorial Foundation Moot Court Competition – Winner
Philip C. Jessup Moot Court Competition National Rounds 2023 – Runner-up, Best Oralist, Best Memorial
Sports Arbitration Moot 2023 – Quarterfinalist
8th Symbiosis International Criminal Trial Advocacy 2023 – Best Defense Counsel
5th Bharat Raj Upreti Memorial Foundation Moot Court Competition 2024 – Winner
Philip C. Jessup Moot Court Competition National Rounds 2024 – Runner-up, Best Oralist, Second Best Memorial
9th Symbiosis International Criminal Trial Advocacy 2024 – Semi-finalist, Best Student Advocate International
21st Williem C. Vis (East) International Commercial Arbitration Moot 2024 – Honourable Mention for Best Oralist for Respondent and Claimant, Third Best Oralist for Claimant, Second Best Oralist for Respondent
APCAM International Metaverse Mediation Competition 2024 – Best Mediator
Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2024 – National Rounds – Best Researcher
2nd Tejshree Memorial National Moot Court Competition – 1st Runner Up and Best Memorial
Philip C. Jessup Moot Court Competition National Rounds 2025 – Winner
10th Symbiosis International Criminal Trial Advocacy 2025 – Best International Student Advocate and Late Yogini Kamdar Memorial Award for the Best Lady Student Advocate
2nd National Youth Parliament – 1st Runner-up, Best Delegate and Best Parliamentarian
meet our team
Aayusha Shakya
Executive Member
Abijeet Adhikari
Executive Member
Anushka Gautam
Executive Member
Gareema Devkota
Executive Member
Ritika K.C
Executive Member
Sanskar Man Singh Basnyat
Executive Member
Shristi Gautam
Executive Member