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INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT

MOOT COURT COMPETITION

SPONSOR PACKAGE

THE HAGUE

MAY 2015

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Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies, Leiden University

Organizing Committee

Prof. Carsten Stahn

Prof. Michael P. Scharf

Ms. Lieneke Louman LL.M.

Board of Advisors includes:

Morris Anyah, Prof. Cherif M. Bassiouni, Prof. Matthew E.

Brotmann, Mark Ellis, Donald M. Ferencz, Prof. Paola Gaeta,

Justice Richard J. Goldstone, Prof. Larissa van den Herik,

Karim A.A. Khan QC, Justice Philippe Kirsch, Prof. Tim

McCormack, Prof. Hope Elizabeth May, Simon Minks, William

Pace, Prof. William A. Schabas, Prof. Michael P. Scharf and

Ambassador Christian Wenaweser

The Hague, November 2014

Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies

P.O. Box 13228

2501 EE The Hague

The Netherlands

T: +31.(0)70 800 9575

F: +31.(0)71 527 8223

E: [email protected]

www.iccmoot.com

International Criminal Court Moot Court Competition 2015

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Competition ................................................................................................. 4

Purpose ................................................................................................................. 6

Value ...................................................................................................................... 7

Structure ................................................................................................................ 8

Participating Teams ............................................................................................. 9

Partners ................................................................................................................. 10

Becoming a Sponsor ........................................................................................... 11

Contact .................................................................................................................. 12


4 International Criminal Court Moot Court Competition 2015

The Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies proudly presents the International Criminal

Court Moot Court Competition, set to take place from 17 until 22 May 2015 in The Hague, the

Netherlands.

The ICC Moot Court Competition welcomes universities from all over the world for a large scale moot

court simulating the proceedings of the International Criminal Court (ICC). The Competition consists of

an extensive six-day educational and social program, which brings together students of diverse

backgrounds and cultures to The Hague to challenge their skills as future international lawyers. The final

round is expected to take place in an actual ICC courtroom with ICC judges adjudicating.

The establishment of the world’s first international criminal court provided a fantastic opportunity to

further support the rule of international law and the fight against impunity by garnering a youth-led

interest. The Competition involves collaboration with judges from international courts and tribunals,

professors of international (criminal) law, and other legal professionals. This network makes the ICC

Moot Court Competition a realistic simulation of ICC proceedings. The Competition’s case addresses

fundamental issues of substantive and procedural international criminal law.

We will welcome 58 teams (350+ students) from universities from 39 countries and 6 continents

worldwide to participate in the ICC Moot Court Competition 2015!

THE COMPETITION

5 Finals of the Competition are adjudicated by

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The purpose of the ICC Moot Court Competition is threefold:

1. To allow the top law students from all over the world to improve their knowledge of

international criminal law in practice, and in particular of the ICC and its proceedings.

2. To provide students with the opportunity to become familiar with world-famous institutions in The

Hague such as the ICC, the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY), the

Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL), the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the Peace Palace

(Library).

3. To enhance knowledge about the Rome Statute, especially within countries that have yet to ratify it,

by providing the top legal minds of the future from both Member and non-Member States alike, an

opportunity to learn more about the ICC. Their knowledge and enthusiasm for international

criminal law will be further stimulated by the interaction they will have with legal experts and

professionals they will meet during the International Rounds in The Hague.

PURPOSE


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VALUE

The organization is dedicated to providing an innovative and unparalleled educational experience for all

those involved in the Competition, with learning opportunities both within and outside the fictional

Courtroom.

Site Visits

On top of the rigorous competition schedule, students get to experience first-hand the most important

institutions in international law and governance operating in The Hague.

Meeting Professionals and Experts in the Field

Students are able to meet distinguished international jurists and practitioners who judge all rounds and

give constructive guidance and feedback.

A Meaningful International Experience

The Competition also serves as a perfect forum for global interaction. Law students from all sides of the

globe are united by a common interest in international criminal law allowing them to learn from each

other, while forging strong international bonds which facilitate their future career successes and create

new friendships. This aspect makes the ICC Moot Court Competition a truly unforgettable experience.

Additionally, there are several teams who are from, current, conflict areas, like Ukraine and Gaza. These

students can give a first hand account about what is going on in their home countries, and how they

believe the conflicts should be solved. Many students are originating from safe and stable countries, and

are now stimulated to think about these issues, and learn from them.

University Credit

The high learning value and workload make this program eligible for course credit at the participating

universities.


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Main Round

Each participating team is given the chance to argue all sides of the case by assuming each of the roles of

the court twice: Prosecutor, Government Counsel, and the Legal Representative for the Victims. The

overall score of the teams of the Main Round will be a combination of the written memorial and oral

session scores. All memorials will be evaluated by two different evaluators, prior to the start of the Main

Round. The Oral sessions will be attended by three (with aminimum of two) Panel Members.

Semi Final

The Semi-Final Round will accommodate nine teams (three sessions, three teams each) advancing from

the main round. Based on their scores for their oral presentations in the Semi-Finals, the winner of every

session will proceed to the finals

Finals

The Finals are expected to take place in an ICC courtroom and will be adjudicated by ICC judges/staff,

comprising the most unique aspect of the Competition. Security, court room staff and photographers are

also present, and a live stream is broadcasted on the ICC website.

Changes

Based on last year’s experience, an important change was made this year. The teams will from now on

plead every role twice (instead of once). A lot of time and money is invested by the participating

universities, and therefore the Organization decided to give the students the opportunity to plead twice.

This will also result in more fair results (as the final score is then based on six scores instead of three). The

consequence is that double the amount of Judges is needed, and double the amount of sessions. The costs,

especially the catering costs, therefore increased compared to the previous edition.

STRUCTURE


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PARTICIPATING TEAMS

1. “Hëna e Plotë” ( Bedër) University, Albania

2. University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia

3. Bond University, Australia

4. International University ” MITSO”, Belarus

5. Universite Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium

6. Zenica University, Bosnia and Herzegovina

7. University I (Regional Round), Brazil

8. University II (Regional Round), Brazil

9. University I (Regional Round), Canada

10. University I (National Round), China

11. University II (National Round), China

12. University III (National Round), China

13. Universidad de Costa Rica, Costa Rica

14. Palacký University, Czech Republic

15. University of Law, England

16. University of West England, England

17. University of Gondar, Ethiopia

18. University of Helsinki, Finland

19. Tbilisi State University, Georgia

20. Georgia Technical University (GTO), Georgia

21. Albert-Ludwigs Universität Freiburg, Germany

22. University of Cologne, Institute for International Peace

and Security Law, Germany

23. National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece

24. Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

25. The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

26. Jindal Global University, India

27. Gujarat National Law University, India

28. National Law Univesity, Jodhpur, India

29. Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia

30. Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel

31. Università degli Studi Roma Tre, Italy

32. Kenya School of Law, Kenya

33. Riara University, Kenya

34. University of Prishtina ” Hasan Prishtina”, Kosovo

35. Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, Lebanon

36. University of Macau, Macau

37. Al-Azhar University, Palestine

38. Soongsil University, Republic of Korea

39. Nicolate Titulescu University, Romania

40. University of Bucharest, Romania

41. University of Novi Sad, Serbia

42. National University of Singapore, Singapore

43. Singapore Management University, Singapore

44. Comenius University in Slovakia, Slovakia

45. ESADE Law School, Spain

46. Uppsala Universitet, Sweden

47. Tilburg University, The Netherlands

48. Leiden University, The Netherlands

49. Maltepe University, Turkey

50. Bahcesehir University, Turkey

51. Makerere University, Uganda

52. Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv,

Ukraine

53. National University “Odessa Law Academy”,

Ukraine

54. American University of Sharjah, United Arab

Emirates

55. UAE University, United Arab Emirates

56. University I (Regional Round), USA

57. University II (Regional Round), USA

58. University III (Regional Round), USA


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PARTNERS

The International Criminal Court (ICC)

The organization and the ICC work closely together to deliver a very

informative and realistic simulation of the proceedings of the Court. For

more information on the ICC, please visit www.icc-cpi.int

Pace University

Pace University, New York (United States of America) organizes the

preliminary rounds for the Americas. Teams from universities through out

North America, the Caribbean and South America are obliged to take part

in the Pace preliminary rounds. The beginnings of the ICC Moot Court

Competition were founded at Pace University by Professor Matthew E.

Brotmann. For more information on Pace University, please visit:

www.pace.edu

Leiden University

The Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies - Leiden University is the

host of the Competition. The Oral Rounds will take place in the

Centre 4 Innovation, Leiden University Campus The Hague.

For more information on Leiden University and the Grotiues Centre, please

visit: www.leiden.edu, www.centre4innovation.org, www.grotiuscentre.org

Association for the Promotion of International

Humanitarian Law - ALMA

ALMA organizes the National Round for Israeli universities. For more

information on ALMA, please visit: www.alma-ihl.org/home

China University of Political Science and Law

China University of Political Science and Law is the organizer of the

Chinese Regional Rounds. For more information on the CUPSL, please

visit: www.lawschoolchina.com


European Society of International Law

ESIL is partnering with the Competition for the first year, and will, among

other things, award the winners of the Competition with special prizes.

For more information on ESIL, please visit: www.esil-sedi.eu

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BECOMING A SPONSOR

Dear Sponsors, for your consideration:

The success of this competition depends on YOU

Organizing the ICC Moot Court Competition and gathering students from all over the globe is only made

possible trough your financial support.

Become a part of the unique event

This is the only ICC Moot Court Competition in the English language closely cooperating with the ICC.

Students from all over the world, with different cultures and backgrounds will be participating.

Gain exposure through your support

All sponsors will be credited on published and printed media for the ICC Moot Court Competition

including: brochures, booklets, the ICC Moot Court Competition website (www.iccmoot.com), and the

website of the International Criminal Court.

Utilize this opportunity for exchange

In this gathering of students, legal professionals, and scholars from across the globe, we disseminate

informational, promotional and educational materials given to us by our sponsors.

Attend the finals at the ICC

Receive an invitation to join us for the final round, at the International Criminal Court, and adjudicated by

ICC Judges and staff.

Attend the social gatherings

Sponsors of the Competition are invited to attend all social gatherings. Experience in person just how

much the participants enjoy the event and discuss with them what participation in this unique Competition

means to them and their university.


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CONTACT


Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies - Leiden University

Organizing Committee

Prof. Carsten Stahn, Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies, Leiden University,

Chair ICC Moot Court Organizational Committee

Prof. Michael P. Scharf, Case Western Reserve University, Chair Board of Advisors

Ms. Lieneke Louman LL.M., Project Manager, Grotius Centre for International Legal

Studies, Leiden University, Chair ICC Moot Court Organizational Committee

Board of Advisors includes

Morris Anyah, Prof. Cherif M. Bassiouni, Prof. Matthew E. Brotmann, Mark Ellis,

Donald M. Ferencz, Prof. Paola Gaeta, Justice Richard J. Goldstone, Prof. Larissa van

den Herik, Karim A.A. Khan QC, Justice Philippe Kirsch, Prof. Tim McCormack,

Prof. Hope Elizabeth May, Simon Minks, William Pace, Prof. William A. Schabas,

Prof. Michael P. Scharf and Ambassador Christian Wenaweser

Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies

P.O. Box 13228

2501 EE The Hague

The Netherlands

T: +31.(0)70 800 9575

F: +31.(0)71 527 8223

E: [email protected]

www.iccmoot.com

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