Step into the world of law, diplomacy, and economic policy at The Diplomat’s Gambit. Argue in a courtroom showdown, dissect historical and modern conflicts, negotiate like a seasoned diplomat, and craft policies to solve real-world economic crises—all alongside junior visionaries, future lawyers, policy analysts, and global leaders.
Invites:
9th-12th Students
Venue:
In Schools
Dates:
August 2025
Duration:
2 Days
Application Requirements
- Teams must consist of 3-5 high school students (depending on the event(s) of choosing) aged 14-18 at the submission deadline.
- Each team is required to have one adult advisor, preferably their teacher, aged 21 or older.
- While multiple advisors are allowed, only one can be included in the official team submission.
- Each student may participate in only one team and submit one entry per competition.
- Contact information, including email addresses, must be provided for all team members and the adult advisor.
Day 1
Moot Court:
Participants will act as lawyers, presenting arguments in a fictional legal case based on Indian law.
- Case Release: One week before the competition.
- Teams: 2 oralists and 1 researcher required.
- Required Submission:
- Written Briefs (Legal Arguments): Teams must submit a structured legal argument document before the competition.
- Oral Arguments: Participants will argue their case before a panel of judges in courtroom-style proceedings.
Comparative Studies:
Teams will analyze and present a comparative analysis of two significant historical and contemporary events.
- Case Study Release: One week before the competition.
- Teams: A minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 students.
- Required Submission:
- Written Comparative Analysis Report: Concise, well-structured, including key points of comparison and conclusions.
- Oral Presentation (10 minutes max) + Q&A Session with judges.
- Plagiarism Check: No AI-generated & Plagiarized content allowed. Reports will be screened for originality. If found, the team will be disqualified
Day 2
Diplomacy Competition:
Participants will engage in negotiation and diplomacy, representing a country or organization to resolve a global issue.
- Confidential Information Release: One day before the competition.
- Teams: This is an individual participation competition.
- Required Submission:
- No pre-submitted documents required.
- Participants will negotiate live, using given information to develop solutions while balancing national interests.
Economic Policy Competition:
Teams will develop and present policy solutions for a real-world economic issue.
- Case Study Release: Three days before the competition.
- Teams: A minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 students.
- Required Submission:
- Policy Proposal Document (including analysis of the economic issue, proposed solution, and its expected effects).
- Live Presentation & Q&A Session with judges
Prizes
