Legal Committee (GA Sixth Committee) in Model UN

The Legal Committee is the General Assembly's Sixth Committee, where all 193 member states debate what becomes of the International Law Commission's drafts. Recent agenda items include crimes against humanity, international terrorism and protecting persons in disasters. Model UN schedules list it as GA6 or simply Legal, and its topics are framed as questions of international law.

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Legal Committee applications closing soon

5 conferences close applications in the next 30 days. These close first.

More Legal Committee conferences

21 more upcoming

  • MainMUN

    Mar 11–14, 2027 · Frankfurt am Main, Germany

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  • DLMUN Conference IX

    Jun 26–27, 2027 · Online

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  • 2 committees: Legal Committee (Novice), Legal Committee

  • Yale Model United Nations

    Jan 21–24, 2027 · New Haven, United States ·

  • The Hague International Model United Nations

    Jan 25–29, 2027 · The Hague, Netherlands ·

  • London International Model United Nations

    Feb 19–21, 2027 · London, United Kingdom

  • Berkeley Model United Nations

    Mar 5–7, 2027 · Berkeley, United States

  • Platon School MUN

    Mar 5–7, 2027 · Athens, Greece

  • MIDDLE SCHOOL of KIFISSIA MUN CONFERANCE

    Apr 1–4, 2027 · Athens, Greece ·

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Where and when Legal Committee conferences run

The United States, the Netherlands and Greece host the most. February is the busiest month.

In 7 countries and online

Upcoming by month

8 in February 20274 open for applications now

18 of the 26 are for school students only and 3 for university students only; 11 are free. See all high school MUN conferences or university MUN conferences.

Most Legal Committee conferences are in the United States, the Netherlands and Greece.

Legal Committee topics in Model UN

Of 238 Legal Committee topics on mymun, 22% are about international law and justice, 12% about cyber and AI and 10% about human rights.

ThemeShare of topics
  1. International law and justice 22%

    Example: Examining the Legal Accountability of States for Decisions Affecting Future Generations, Aetolia MUN

  2. Cyber and AI 12%

    Example: Regulation of cyber warfare, Gymnázium Omská MUN

  3. Human rights 10%

    Example: Protecting the human right to a fair trial, Farel Academy Model United Nations

  4. Crime and drugs 6%

    Example: Combating Corruption and Money Laundering through International Legal Cooperation, International Rhetoric Conference

  5. Democracy and governance 5%

    Example: Reducing foreign interference in national elections and democratic institutions, ABBA MUN

Recent Legal Committee topics

  1. Examining the Legal Accountability of States for Decisions Affecting Future Generations

    Aetolia MUN
    International law and justice

  2. Regulation of cyber warfare

    Gymnázium Omská MUN
    Cyber and AI

  3. Re-evaluating National Firearm Legislation with Consideration to International Legal Obligations

    Struer Model United Nations

  4. Measures to strengthen international law in addressing the development and use of artificial intelligence, including issues of State responsibility, accountability, and the protection of fundamental rights

    Hillel Model United Nations
    International law and justiceCyber and AI

Legal Committee countries in Model UN

China, the United States, France and the United Kingdom appear on 90 to 96% of Legal Committee seat lists on mymun, and Germany on 89%.

Most often seated

CountryShare of seat lists
  1. 1China96%
  2. 2United States95%
  3. 3France90%
  4. 4United Kingdom90%
  5. 5Germany89%
  6. 6Russia87%
  7. 7India81%
  8. 8Japan81%
  9. 9Brazil79%
  10. 10Canada72%
  11. 11Türkiye71%
  12. 12Iran70%

Most requested

CountryShare of applicants
  1. 1United States8%
  2. 2United Kingdom7%
  3. 3Germany7%
  4. 4France6%
  5. 5Canada5%
  6. 6China4%
  7. 7Russia4%
  8. 8India4%
  9. 9Japan3%
  10. 10Australia3%
  11. 11Netherlands3%
  12. 12Brazil2%

How the Legal Committee compares

CommitteeUpcomingOpen nowRoom sizeSchool onlyMost debated
Legal Committee (GA Sixth Committee)26969%International law and justice
UN General Assembly (UNGA)91352848%Economy and development
International Court of Justice (ICJ)52221356%International law and justice
DISEC (GA First Committee)158712447%Arms control and disarmament
SOCHUM (GA Third Committee)70303069%Human rights

Legal Committee in Model UN: questions and answers

How many delegates are in a Legal Committee?

In the real Sixth Committee all 193 UN member states have a seat.

What is the International Law Commission?

It is the body the General Assembly set up in 1947 to encourage the progressive development of international law and its codification. The Legal Committee debates its report every year.

Is the Legal Committee good for beginners?

Only with preparation: drafts turn on legal definitions, such as what counts as a crime against humanity, which take close reading.

What topics does the Legal Committee debate in Model UN?

Top themes in 238 Legal Committee topics on mymun: international law and justice (22%), cyber and AI (12%) and human rights (10%).

Can school students join a Legal Committee?

Yes. 23 of the 26 upcoming conferences with a Legal Committee take high school delegates, and 18 are for school students only.

Prepare for your Legal Committee

Updated Nov 14, 2026