DMUN Moot Court 2025 | Seoul 2025-06-28 | 2025-06-28 | mymun

Conference

Online

Jun 28 - Jun 29, 2025

350 delegates expected

University Students and School Students

Applications

Chairs

Jun 4, 2025 - Jun 21, 2025

Delegates

Jan 1, 2025 - Jun 23, 2025

Head Delegates

Mar 13, 2025 - Jun 21, 2025

Faculty Advisor

Mar 13, 2025 - Jun 21, 2025

Observers

Mar 13, 2025 - Jun 5, 2025

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A Free, Online Moot Court Experience.

DMUN Moot Court 2025 

  • What is DMUN Moot Court?
    A unique, international legal simulation hosted by the DMUN Foundation, where participants act as legal professionals—advocates, counsels, and judges—in simulated proceedings of international courts. The Moot Court challenges participants to engage in rigorous legal reasoning, advocacy, and the application of international law in a competitive yet collaborative environment.
     
  • Conference Dates:
    June 28 - 29, 2025
  • Are there cash awards: Yes! 
     
  • What is Being Simulated?
    Participants will engage in realistic simulations of the following five renowned international judicial bodies:
    • International Court of Justice (ICJ)
      • The principal judicial organ of the United Nations.
      • Simulates inter-state legal disputes involving sovereignty, treaty law, use of force, and other core areas of public international law.
    • International Criminal Court (ICC)
      • Tries individuals for crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression.
      • Participants take on roles as prosecution, defense counsel, or judges in cases reflecting the most serious crimes under international law.
    • International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY)
      • A historical ad hoc tribunal focusing on war crimes committed during the Yugoslav Wars.
      • Participants examine precedent-setting international criminal jurisprudence in a post-conflict justice setting.
    • International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS)
      • Handles disputes relating to maritime law under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
      • Simulates complex cases involving exclusive economic zones (EEZs), territorial waters, maritime boundaries, and resource rights.
         
  • Conference Highlights:
    • Rigorous simulation of international court proceedings, including:
      • Submission of memorials (written pleadings)
      • Oral advocacy and rebuttals before a judicial panel
      • Judicial deliberation and drafting of judgments
    • Real-world inspired case problems designed to test legal reasoning and advocacy skills.
    • Structured evaluation and feedback by legal experts, adjudicators, and senior participants.
       
  • Who Should Participate?
    • Law students, aspiring legal professionals, and MUN delegates with an interest in:
      • International law and dispute settlement
      • Human rights law, criminal law, and maritime law
      • Moot court and legal advocacy
      • Legal research, writing, and oral argumentation
         
  • What Will You Gain?
    • Practical experience in international legal processes and courtroom procedures
    • Stronger skills in legal writing, structured oral argument, case strategy, and rebuttal techniques
    • Official certificates and recognition for Best Oralist, Best Memorial, Best Judge, and Best Team
    • Mentorship and feedback from experienced judges and legal professionals
       
  • Enquiries
    • Email enquiries@dmun.org
       

Committees

International Court of Justice
International Criminal Court
International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea
International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia
Inter Court International Press Corps
United Nations General Assembly Sixth Committee
Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH)
Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime
International Court of Justice
International Criminal Court
International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea
International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia
Inter Court International Press Corps
United Nations General Assembly Sixth Committee
Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH)
Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime
Difficulty

Intermediate

Size

210 Spots

Difficulty

Intermediate

Size

218 Spots

Difficulty

Intermediate

Size

219 Spots

Difficulty

Intermediate

Size

211 Spots

Difficulty

Beginner

Size

195 Spots

Difficulty

Beginner

Size

195 Spots

Difficulty

Expert

Difficulty

Beginner

Size

195 Spots

Description

International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the United Nations (UN). The idea for the creation of an international court to arbitrate international disputes first arose durin...

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The International Criminal Court (ICC) investigates and, where warranted, tries individuals charged with the gravest crimes of concern to the international community: genocide, war crimes, crimes agai...

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The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) is an independent judicial body established by the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. It has jurisdiction over any dispute ...

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The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) was a United Nations court of law that dealt with war crimes that took place during the conflicts in the Balkans in the 1990s. Duri...

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The Inter Court International Press Corps (ICIPC) in a Model UN setting acts as the simulation's media arm, responsible for reporting on the proceedings of the various committees and courts. Its deleg...

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As space exploration and commercial activities in space accelerate, the existing Outer Space Treaty of 1967 is becoming increasingly strained. This topic would involve discussing the need for new lega...

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This committee serves as the principal mechanism for States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC) to review its implementation and to facilitate intern...

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Topic

Legal Dispute Between Nations: Territorial Sovereignty and Maritime Boundaries in the South China Sea

Topic

Prosecuting War Crimes: Accountability for Crimes Against Humanity in the Ukraine-Russia Conflict."

Topic

Resolving Maritime Disputes in the South China Sea under UNCLOS

Topic

Prosecution of War Crimes Committed During the Bosnian War (1992-1995)

Topic

Court and international Press Reporting

Topics

The Legal Framework for the Governance of Outer Space Activities, including the Commercial Exploitation of Space Resources

The Applicability of International Law to the Exploitation and Governance of the Arctic and Antarctic Regions.

The Legal Framework for Ensuring the Protection and Safety of Journalists in Armed Conflict Zones

Topic

Developing frameworks to prevent of institutionalized state sponsor of terrorism

Organizers

Jaewon ChoiProfile Picture

Jaewon Choi
Secretary General