ICJsim

INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP with MODEL UNITED NATIONS International Court of Justice Simulation Objective: Simulate the proceedings of the ICJ in an effort to better understand international law, the structure and jurisdiction of international courts, and the dueling perspectives that often accompany seemingly obvious cases. Take on the role of international lawyers and win your case to secure victory for the country you will represent.

Instructions: Each group will be assigned a case and a side, either the prosecution or the defense. The cases include: “Chad v Sudan,” “Pakistan v India,” and “DR Congo v.

Uganda.” After being assigned a role, each group will choose which two or three group members will deliver the 7 minute opening statement and which two or three group members will deliver the 7 minute closing statement.

Each group will receive a briefing packet, to be used to prepare for court. The actual simulation will last for one day, where two groups will face off against one another in the morning, while the other four groups battle in the afternoon. Within one simulated case, the prosecution and defense teams will be presenting in front of the rest of the group, attempting to secure their votes. To start, the prosecution team will be able to make their case with a 7-minute opening statement. The defense team and judges will then be able to use 15 minutes of time to ask questions of the prosecution. Next, the defense team will be giving a 7-minute opening statement followed by another set of questions, this time from the prosecution and judges. During opening statements, either side may submit evidence (pictures, text, video, etc.) for review. After the question period is concluded, both sides will be able to give 7 minute closing statements in their last chance to convince the judges. The jury will then be given 15 minutes to choose the victor.

Structure: 7-minute opening statement (PROSECUTION) 15-minute question period (DEFENSE/JUDGES to PROSECUTION) 7-minute opening statement (DEFENSE) 15-minute question period (PROSECUTION/JUDGES to DEFENSE) 7-minute closing statement (DEFENSE) 7-minute closing statement (PROSECUTION) 15-minute jury deliberation Summary: Represent either the prosecution or defense in a case before the ICJ. The winning team will receive a prize, so good luck!