KMA Moots

Get ready to set the world of public international law on fire with Telders Moot!

◽️ What is Telders International Law Moot Court?

Telders is one of the oldest and the most prestigious public international law moot court competitions. Telders cases always concern intricate and unique international law issues combined with a complex yet thrilling factual matrix. The international finals are taking part in the Hague, the Netherlands with the grand opening and the finals held in the Peace Palace - the premises of the International Court of Justice.

KMA teams have consistently demonstrated outstanding results in Telders becoming national champions for several last consecutive years. In 2016, KMA team became an international champion, while in 2018 and 2019, the teams ranked second overall. In 2021, KMA team won the Best Memorial Award. This tradition must definitely continue!

◽️ Why international law?

Public International Law deals with all the matters that concern interstate relations. So you can find yourself working with the issues of human rights, armed conflicts, environment, diplomatic law, investment and many more. Knowledge of PIL gives a comprehensive understanding of the international legal system and is of big value in future practice in numerous spheres.

◽️Who is our ideal team member?

⁃ C1+ English
⁃ Readiness to work in a team
⁃ Interest in Public international law
⁃ Ability to commit 15-20 hours of work per week
⁃ Ability to attend in-person sessions - highly desired
⁃ Knowledge of PIL or previous mooting experience is a benefit but is not decisive

◽️ What is the selection process?

The selection process will consist of written and oral stages. Please fill in the form following this link, and we will email further details.

The deadline for application is 13 October. The deadline for the written assignment is 20 October and the oral stage will be held on 21 October in KMA.

The written stage will involve the work with the case and writing the one-side arguments for one of the case issues.

◽️ Who are the coaches?

This year’s team will be coached by Volodymyr Hryshko and Masha Stolbova.

Volodymyr is Telders and Jessup National Champion, 2nd overall as the team and top-20 speaker at Telders International Rounds. He is a Legal Counsel with the NGO specializing in international criminal and humanitarian law and a PhD student in public international law.

Masha is an experienced participant, coach, and judge for the PIL moot courts. Last year she judged the top-16 round of Jessup in Washington DC. She is the Chief Legal Counsel with the esports team, Jessup Ukraine National Administrator and lecturer of the Intro to Moot Courts at KMA.

Please feel free to contact them with any questions via their emails: v.gryshko@ukma.edu.ua and mariia.s@navi.gg.

Do not hesitate to make a step closer to discovering the tricks of public international law and its magic. We are waiting for you!

We are back in the game!

New 2023/2024 mooting season is around the corner and we invite you to join us at the very start of this exciting journey - on the opening ceremony of the season.

◽️When?
⁃ 4 October, on Wednesday at 19:00

◽️Where?
⁃ 2nd floor of NaUKMA’s Culture and Arts Centre (“Colosseum”)

You will hear lots of insights about moot courts from our coaches and former participants, make new connections and find out what Kyiv-Mohyla Moot Court Society is prepping for you this season.

Fill in the form and get ready for the ride as it may be only the beginning of your personal moot court adventure.

We are looking forward to seeing you at the opening!

Just like a new season of one’s favorite TV show, new KMMS season starts with a new exciting selection and therefore…

WTO MOOT SELECTION BEGINS!

No matter if you are an experienced mooter or just waiting for the right moment to start your way in moot courts, the coaching squad of the John H. Jackson Moot Court KMA team invites you to join the new adventure on the way to Geneva!

◻️ What is John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition (JHJMCC)?
Cases of JHJMCC concern the emerging international trade issues under the framework of WTO law. During the moot you will participate in the regional European rounds, and if (or better when) you qualify, in the final international round held in WTO headquarters in Geneva.

◻️ Why WTO law?
After our inevitable victory in the war, the time will come for peaceful development. As UK Prime Minister David Cameron once said: “The economy is the start and end of everything. You can't have successful education reform or any other reform if you don't have a strong economy”. That is where the WTO law will come at hand. Such policies as protection of domestic producers, subsidization, joining free trade areas, international trade in all its aspects, and even sanctions are all subject to the regulation of the WTO legal framework.

◻️ What awaits you at the selection?
If you are eager to join our team, please fill in this form!

After the final date for the application submission, we will send you a trial task by mail. You will have approx. a week to write your arguments on the issue (in a memo format) and a few days afterwards to prepare a speech.

Don’t be afraid, we will not leave you without all the necessary guidance, clarifications, and explanations!

Please note the deadline for the application is 23:59 September 28th, Thursday (do not confuse with Tuesday, hehe).

◻️ What about the coaches?
The team will be coached by previous mooters and practicing lawyers Oleksandra Zmazhenko and Ivan Sova, and advised by KMA alumna and practicing trade lawyer in Switzerland Leonila Guglya.

Don’t miss the chance and get to that application right ahead!