International Negotiation Competition

The International Negotiations Competition (INC) is the only non-litigation based competition opportunity within NBLSA. The program hones negotiation skills that are vital to a legal career while creating awareness of global issues.

Participants will partner with a classmate, forming two person teams to negotiate a cross-border conflict based on current issues in our global community. No prior experience is necessary and first-year students are encouraged to participate. There is no writing requirement, but teams are encouraged to prepare based on the general facts given to all competitors at the close of registration.

This year will mark the five year anniversary of the competition. There are significant changes to the competition this year that will improve the competitors' experience.

Competition Improvements

Look out for exciting changes coming your way!

• Rounds will now feature two teams competing directly against each other.
• Rounds will now allow for each team to take a five minute break.

All official INC documents will be posted on the "NBLSA International Negotiations Competition" TWEN site. A password is required to add the course. The password is: nblsa

Please register for the TWEN site to remain informed of important updates, including the posting of the INC Problem.

2010-2011 Important Dates and Fees

• September 13, 2010: Registration Opens.
• September 13-October 22, 2010: $100 Early Bird registration will begin.
• October 22-December 3, 2010: The discounted rate of $100 per team will be extended to chapters registering two or more teams for the competition.
• October 22-December 3, 2010: $150 Regular registration.
• December 3, 2010: Registration Deadline.
• February 4, 2011: The International Negotiations Competition Problem will be released on the Westlaw TWEN site.
• March 9, 2011: Mandatory competitor's meeting. At this time confidential information for each team will be distributed.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the INC Competition, please contact Alexander Simpson at internationalcompetition@nblsa.org.

2010-2011 Team

National Team

National Director: Alexander Simpson (Indiana University Maurer School of Law)
National Specialist: Jalil Dozier (Indiana University Maurer School of Law)
National Specialist: Johnson Atkinson (Duke University School of Law)

Advisor

Kurt Davis, Esq.