Invitation – Represent University of Sheffield at The Hague Inter-University Law Debate Tournament 2026
The hague invites the University of Sheffield — notably the School of Law, ELSA Sheffield, the Law Clinic, and students active in mooting and legal advocacy — 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
Tournament brochure: Official Brochure – Hague Inter-University Law Debate Tournament 2026 Registration form: Online Registration FormWe sincerely hope to see the University of Sheffield represented in this global initiative promoting legal excellence, academic diplomacy, and intercultural exchange.
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