Latest work

In 2019 students have been selecting and analyzing official statements from 2017 (for example from the German Federal Foreign Office, the Parliament, etc.) related to IHL and providing translations to make the ICRC database up to date for German national practice. Our next step is to analyze the relevant case law of 2018.

With respect to moot courts, the university team participated last March in the Jean-Pictet Competition, which took place in Obernai, France. An overview of this amazing experience can be found here.

Moreover, another team is about to participate in the Nuremberg moot court competition in July 2019. An overview of this incredible learning process can be found here.