Heritage Law College proudly announces a landmark achievement by its students Meghnila Chakraborty, and Bristee Biswas, from B.A. LL.B. Batch-2027 who have brought national recognition to the institution by securing the Best Negotiating Pair Award at the 4th International Mediation Competition hosted by Xavier Law School, St. Xaviers University, Kolkata.
The prestigious three-day competition, held from 26–28 March, 2026 witnessed participation from 32 elite teams, including several National Law Universities from various states across India. In a remarkable display of legal acumen and negotiation excellence, the Heritage Law College team advanced to the final round, where they competed against a top NLU team from Mumbai.
What makes this achievement truly extraordinary is that this was their first-ever mediation competition.
🏆 The Highest Honour of the Competition
The Best Negotiating Pair Award represents the most prestigious recognition of the event and carries a cash prize of ₹1.5 lakh, along with:
The coveted XMC Champions Cup
Gold medals and Certificates of Excellence
Internship opportunities at Tier-1 law firms, including
Khaitan & Co. and Fox & Mandal
Fully sponsored professional courses, certifications, and publication opportunities
A Proud Moment for Legal Education
This milestone reflects the growing national stature of Heritage Law College and highlights the institution’s commitment to nurturing advocacy, negotiation, and dispute-resolution skills aligned with global legal practice.
“This phenomenal ₹1.5 lakh international victory is not just a win for two brilliant students — it is a proud national milestone for Heritage Law College. Meghnila and Bristee have demonstrated that talent, dedication, and the right academic ecosystem can compete with the very best institutions in the country. Their achievement reflects the global readiness and excellence we strive to cultivate in every Heritage student.” said Mr. Pradip Agarwal, CEO, Heritage Group of Institutions
“Winning the highest honour of an international mediation competition in their very first attempt is truly historic. This achievement sets a national benchmark and reinforces our commitment to experiential legal education, advocacy training, and international exposure. We are immensely proud of our students for bringing home the Champions Cup and national recognition.” said Prof. S.S.Chatterji, Director, Heritage Law College.
