APIIT Runner-up at 10th Bucerius International Mediation Competition in Germany

APIIT represented Sri Lanka at the 10th Bucerius International Mediation Competition, organised by Bodenheimer, in Germany, and achieved the position of Runner-Up Negotiator Team. The competition, held from November 29 to December 1, 2024, featured 22 teams from around the world in a hybrid format. It is recognized as a key platform for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) skills.

The APIIT team, consisting of third-year law students Rabiah Husni, Zaynab Husni, and Kaviru Sudusinghe, participated entirely online. They advanced through the competition stages to reach the finals, becoming the only online team to do so. The event drew teams from countries such as Japan, Singapore, Poland, Ireland, India, and Germany. APIIT was also the sole Sri Lankan institution in the competition.

The team’s preparation was supported by APIIT alumni Tharuka Jayasinghe and Diluki Silva. The Bucerius competition emphasises negotiation and mediation skills, providing participants with practical experience and networking opportunities.

APIIT Sri Lanka offers higher education in partnership with the University of Staffordshire, UK, and serves over 3,000 students.