Invitation – Represent University of Sheffield at The Hague Inter-University Law Debate Tournament 2026

 You are invited to participate in the 2026 edition of the Hague Inter-University Law Debate Tournament, one of the world’s most internationally recognized legal debate competitions.
Organized by the Corax Foundation with the support of UNITAR, Oxford University Press, and a global network of legal institutions, this annual tournament brings together 32 university teams from all continents in a dynamic format combining Comparative Commercial Law and Public International Law.
The 2026 edition will run from February to June, with all preliminary rounds held online via Webex — except for the Grand Final in The Hague, which includes official visits to international organizations and a formal closing reception.
🕒 Matches are scheduled flexibly according to each team’s local time zone and always during daytime hours.
📣 We would be delighted to welcome a team of 2–3 law or law-interested students from the University of Sheffield.

📢 Call for Registrations – Represent the University of Sheffield in The Hague!
📅 Dates: February – June 2026
🎯 Theme: “Crossroads of Cooperation and Conflict in International Law”
💻 All preliminary rounds streamed live on YouTube
🏛️ Grand Final in The Hague with visits to international organizations and a networking reception
🎁 Trophies, certificates, special awards for best speakers, and personalized Delftware plates
📊 Results count towards the official World League of Legal Debates – Hague Style rankings
✅ Eligibility: Students from any academic year (no prior legal training required)
✅ Team size: 2–3 students
📅 Registration deadline: 15 December 2025
📅 Final team confirmation: 20 January 2026

Kind regards from The Hague

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