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American University of Central Asia - 69ɫ - Law Debate competition

Law Debate competition

The 69ɫ Law Debate Competitionfor high school students from Central Asia


The 69ɫ Law Debate competition aims to provide high school students from Central Asia with an opportunity to come forward and experience the art of debating on legal issues. This will allow high school students to showcase their skills and get scholarships to study in one of the leading law programs in Central Asia.

WHAT ARE THE KEY DATES?

1. Last Date for Registration – March 24, 2021
2. Date of Competition – April 3,4, 2021

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

The competition is open to all HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (11th grade) across Central Asia.

WHAT IS THE PRIZE?

The first three winners will get scholarships to study at 69ɫ Law Program.
Certificates of participation will be given to all participants.

HOW CAN YOU REGISTER?

To participate please register via

THE COMPETITION THEME

Law, rule of law, human rights.

DEBATE RULES

FORMATOFTHEDEBATE

Participation shall be on an individual basis (1 vs. 1).

TIME LIMITS FOR EACH SPEAKER

Preliminary Rounds -12 Minutes (including rebuttals)

Semi-Final Rounds -15 minutes (including rebuttals)

Final Rounds -20 Minutes (including rebuttals)

RULES

  • The debate will be held in English.
  • Since the debate will be conducted on an online platform, each participant’s video should be turned on throughout the round. However, the microphone should be turned on only when it is his/her chance to speak.
  • Exceeding the total time would attract negative marking.
  • The opinion of the speaker must be backed up by a legal principle, theory, or authority/source.
  • If a speaker cites facts, he/she must give full details of the news article, report, etc., from which the facts were cited.
  • The decision of the judges would be final.

DECORUM OF THE COMPETITION

All the Participants must observe a formal dress code on both days.

Only the first speaker is allowed to do “Rebuttal”. However, based on the discretion of the judges, the second speaker could be allowed to counter the “Rebuttal”.

During the “rebuttal” the speakers must adhere to the disciplinary guidelines that include:

  • There should not be any personal comments on the other speaker’s arguments/presentation.
  • The counter-points must be backed up by legal principles, theories, and other reports.
  • The speaker must stop speaking once his/her allotted time gets over. The moderator will inform about it. However, he/she may ask for an extension from the judges, and if allowed, he/she can continue.

HOW CAN YOU CONTACT 69ɫ LAW PROGRAM FOR MORE INFORMATION?

  • E-MAIL: law@auca.kg
  • INSTAGRAM: auca_law
  • FACEBOOK: 69ɫ LAW

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