She added that the UMLA also started a moot competition named Justice DR Dhanuka Moot Court Competition, in memory of Justice Ramesh Dhanuka’s late father. “Justice Ramesh Dhanuka had consented for the same. He even provides the students with expert law guidance, which is fruitful,” she said. For the participants, the opportunity is nothing short of a dream come true. “It is a surreal experience to represent India at our age, and in the field of Law, which is run by seniority, it is really a humbling opportunity for us. Coming from a smaller and newer university, it puts us at the same level as national law universities,” said Shinde, a Bhandup resident who is leading the UMLA team.

Puri, who stays in Andheri East, added, “We, as a team, are obliged to UMLA for their support in the last few months and hope to build on our past accomplishments and make UMLA and Mumbai University proud. With around 80 countries participating, we are looking forward to having quality courtroom arguments with some of the best budding legal brains from across the world.” The students’ achievement elicited accolades from the University leadership as well. 

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Dr DT Shirke, acting Vice Chancellor, Mumbai University, said, “It is perhaps for the first time that our students have got a golden opportunity to exhibit their talent on an international platform and I am sure they will use the platform wisely. It is a moment of pride for Mumbai University and for the entire country.”

His sentiments were echoed by Pro Vice Chancellor Dr Ajay Bhamre, who said, “We are happy that our students will be representing Mumbai university at an international competition and I wish them all the luck for their upcoming competition. We recently felicitated the students for their path-breaking achievement.”

Apart from the UMLA team, students from Jindal Global Law School, Gujarat National Law University, National Law School of India University, and National Law University Jodhpur will also be participating in the international competition.