Inaugural online editions
The first two editions were conducted online in response to COVID-19, opening the competition to cross-border participation from the outset.
APIIT Law School International Negotiation Competition
Sri Lanka’s one and only international negotiation competition returns for its biggest edition yet — bringing teams, assessors and future legal professionals together across borders.
The APIIT Law School International Negotiation Competition (ALSINC) is organised by the Moot, Debate and Mock Mediation Society of APIIT Law School, Colombo.
Established in 2021, the competition has grown from an online initiative during the COVID-19 period into a hybrid international platform bringing together teams and assessors from around the world.
ALSINC continues to evolve while keeping practical negotiation, international participation and professional assessment at its core.
The first two editions were conducted online in response to COVID-19, opening the competition to cross-border participation from the outset.
From 2023, ALSINC introduced a hybrid format, combining international accessibility with the energy of an in-person legal competition in Colombo.
The 6th edition welcomes 28 teams from six countries, alongside assessors travelling to Sri Lanka to evaluate the next generation of negotiators.
Access previous competition material, including negotiation problems and participant resources.
Access the official ALSINC 2025 negotiation competition material.
Open 2025 Case ↗Explore previous ALSINC competition materials from earlier editions.
View Archive →A look back at ALSINC 2025 — from negotiation rounds and professional assessment to the international participant experience in Colombo.
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Participants · Colombo
Hear from ALSINC 2025 participants about their negotiation experience, professional feedback, international exposure and memories from the competition.
Participating in ALSINC 2025 was a truly memorable experience for our team. As first-time negotiators, we stepped into something completely new, unsure of what to expect, but from the very beginning, the competition created a space where we felt comfortable learning, experimenting, and growing together.
What made ALSINC so special was how it balanced challenge with support. Each round pushed us to think on our feet and step outside our comfort zones, but at the same time, it felt like a safe space to try, make mistakes, and improve.
“ALSINC isn’t just about competing, it’s about discovering your potential and growing into it.”
ALSINC 25 was an amazing experience for me both personally and professionally. I got to meet incredible arbitrators who guided me beyond the competition, and their feedback really helped me for my future.
The venue in Sri Lanka made everything feel lighter and less stressful, turning the whole experience into something truly enjoyable. The organising committee was incredibly kind and supportive.
“I truly think every law student should experience ALSINC at least once.”
ALSINC 2025 was an incredible experience for my first negotiation competition. The problems were engaging and it was really fun to exchange ideas with our competitors during the rounds.
I would definitely encourage anyone who wants to try their hand at negotiating to join ALSINC, as the judges give very useful feedback and it’s a wonderful way to develop your negotiation skills!
ALSINC 2025 was the first international negotiation competition I had ever participated in, and I’m so glad I did.
The competition provided me with exposure not just to negotiation as a skill, but also to diverse cultures and perspectives from participants and assessors across the globe. Every interaction felt like a learning experience which has helped me grow both personally and professionally.
“It would leave you with both lessons and memories that would last a lifetime.”
ALSINC 2026 welcomes assessors travelling to Sri Lanka, strengthening the international and professional character of the competition.
Teams from Sri Lanka, India, the United Kingdom, Nepal, Kenya and Singapore make the sixth edition the largest ALSINC to date.
Register your interest as a participating team for ALSINC 2026. Complete the form and the organising team will receive your submission through WPForms.
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