Moot Court Competition | Henry Dunant Memorial | International Humanitarian Law | India National Rounds | Register by 17th August 2026

Moot Court Competition | Henry Dunant Memorial | International Humanitarian Law | India National Rounds | Register by 17th August 2026

Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2026 – India National Rounds

The Indian Society of International Law (ISIL), New Delhi, in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), announces the India National Rounds of the Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition 2026. Since its inception in 2001, this competition has been a premier platform for law students to engage with International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and sharpen their advocacy skills in a spirit of academic excellence.

I. Background and Objectives

The competition is named in memory of Henry Dunant, co-founder of the ICRC and the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Its principal objective is to foster awareness of IHL among law students and to encourage comparative study of its application across jurisdictions. The competition also seeks to cultivate advocacy skills and promote academic excellence through friendly competition.

II. Eligibility

Participation is open to all universities, colleges, and institutions imparting legal education leading to LL.B./BL or LL.M./ML degrees. Each institution may nominate one team of three student members. Students who have participated in previous editions are not eligible to re-enter.

III. Structure of the Competition

• Written Submissions: Memorials and counter memorials must be submitted in English, adhering to prescribed formatting and page limits.
• Oral Rounds: The top 16 teams, based on written submissions, will qualify for oral pleadings at ISIL, New Delhi.
• Progression: Quarter-finals → Semi-finals → Final round.
• Evaluation: Written memorials (knowledge, analysis, research, clarity, style) and oral advocacy (arguments, citations, court manner) will be assessed by expert judges.

IV. Timeline

• 16 July 2026: Registration opens
• 17 August 2026: Registration closes & deadline for clarifications
• 31 August 2026: Team codes released & clarifications issued
• 24 September 2026: Deadline for submission of memorials (soft copy)
• 21 October 2026: Notification of teams qualified for oral rounds
• 20–22 November 2026: Oral rounds at ISIL, New Delhi

V. Awards and Recognition

• Winners: Henry Dunant Memorial Trophy (Running Trophy), medals, and certificates
• Runners-up: Medals and certificates
• Special Awards: Best Advocate, Best Researcher, Best Memorial
• Participation Certificates: Awarded to all participants

VI. Significance

The Henry Dunant Memorial Moot Court Competition continues to be a cornerstone in legal education, offering students an opportunity to engage deeply with humanitarian law and advocacy. Winners of the India National Rounds will represent India in the Asia Pacific Round in Hong Kong, thereby contributing to the global dialogue on IHL.

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