Apply to the Team of University of Tartu in the International Criminal Court Moot Court Competition for the year 2024/2025

Curious about how war criminals are being brought to justice? Would like to put yourself to the test in the role of a lawyer or a prosecutor? Dreaming about travelling to The Hague, the world’s capital of law?

If that’s the case, the International Criminal Court Moot Court Competition is definitely something for you! 

The International Criminal Court (ICC) deals with crimes that concern the international community as a whole: genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity. All teams will be performing in three roles: prosecutor, defendant and the concerned State. There are up to five members in the team: 3 speakers and 2 researchers. 

As a member of the Team University of Tartu, you’ll learn how the gravest international crimes are being tried, develop into a master of legal argumentation and are offered a chance to take your skills of giving a court speech to a whole new level. Throughout the process, the team is supported and advised by the true superstars of the Estonian legal world - experienced professionals from law firms, ministries and the Prosecutor’s Office. The year of mooting will peak at The Hague where the oral rounds are being held, and in addition, this all will provide you with 12 ECTS. Andres Parmas and Sandra Võsaste will be coaching the team. 

To apply to the team, please send your resume and motivation letter on the topic of “The importance of international criminal law in today’s world” to sandra.vosaste@ut.ee by 15 September. The interviews with the candidates will be held on 8 October. 

Should you have any questions, don’t hesitate to write.