The International Nuremberg Principles Academy and the Research Center for International Criminal Law (ICLU) of Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) hosted the thirteenth edition of the Nuremberg Moot Court between 23 and 26 July.
This year, 139 international law students from 35 universities and 28 countries competed in the oral rounds. The students refined their advocacy skills by competing on a fictional case on the crime of direct and public incitement to the crime of genocide.
The overall winning team from Dharmashastra National Law University, India comprised Vagisha Mandloi, Rashmi Mishra, Ayush Misra, student mentor Anushka Gupta and team coach Dr Sankalp Singh. Kabarak University from Kenya represented by Tracy Kimutai, Michael Muchomba, Faith Ndubai and team coach Daniel Murakaru took second place.
High-profile judges, including judges, prosecutors and academics made up the distinguished international jury. Professor Dr Piotr Hofmański, former President of the International Criminal Court, presided over the finals.
The two best overall speakers of the Nuremberg Moot Court 2025 were María López (Universidad Carlos III Madrid – Spain) and Faith Ndubai (Kabarak University – Kenya) - followed by second best overall speaker Fathima Anah Cassim (University of Colombo – Sri Lanka)
The award for Best Written Memoranda - Prosecution went to the University of Glasgow, UK. The teams from NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, India and the University of Oxford, UK received the two awards for Best Written Memorandum - Defence.
Professor Dr Christoph Safferling, Director of the International Nuremberg Principles Academy emphasised:
"Amid ongoing global conflicts, the Nuremberg Moot Court provides a vital platform for students to engage with international criminal law and the pursuit of justice. It highlights the continued relevance of the Nuremberg Principles in addressing war crimes and upholding accountability. Practising at the historic site of the Nuremberg trials offers a powerful reminder of the enduring importance of respecting and enforcing international law today."
Photos of the Nuremberg Moot Court 2025 and the video of the finals will be made available on the website of the Nuremberg Moot Courtin due course.
The International Nuremberg Principles Academy and the FAU Research Center for International Criminal Law aim to advance the international establishment and the acceptance of the most important principles of the Nuremberg trials. They support the worldwide enforcement of international criminal law, thus contributing to the fight against impunity for the most serious crimes of concern to the international community as a whole. (eb)