Akhila Jose is a law student at National Law University Nagpur, pursuing a BA LL.B. (Hons.) degree. She has actively participated in international and national moot court and negotiation competitions, with a strong focus on international commercial arbitration. Akhila was a Semi-Finalist and received an Honourable Mention for Best Individual Oralist at the MMCS International Maritime Arbitration Moot 2025. She also represented her university at the Willem C. Vis (East) International Commercial Arbitration Moot, finishing among the top 32 teams at the APAC Pre-Moot. Additionally, she was awarded Best Negotiating Pair at the Justice A.S. Anand Mediation and Negotiation Competition.