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Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition 2025 held at AIUB
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- 13 February, 2025
The grand finale and closing ceremony of the 9th Bangladesh Qualifying Rounds of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition 2025 took place on 8th February at the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB). The event, organized by Jessup Bangladesh in association with International Law Students Association (ILSA), Hearth Bangladesh, and American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB).
This year’s qualifying round featured highest ever participation, with 44 teams from leading universities across Bangladesh competing for the prestigious title. The final round was presided over by His Lordship Mr. Justice Md. Rezaul Hasan, Honorable Judge, High Court Division, Supreme Court of Bangladesh. He was joined by co-adjudicators Professor Guðmundur Eiríksson, former Judge of ITLOS and Professor at Jindal Global Law School, and Barrister Sara Hossain, Deputy Head of Chambers and Partner at Dr. Kamal Hossain & Associates. After intense and rigorous arguments, BRAC University emerged as the champion of the 9th Bangladesh Qualifying Rounds, with Eastern University securing the position of runners-up. Mahir Chowdhury from Eastern University was recognized as the ‘Best Mooter’ of the competition. The ‘Best Applicant Memorial Award’ was conferred upon North South University, while Jahangirnagar University received the ‘Best Respondent Memorial Award’. Additionally, the ‘‘Best New Team Award” was presented to Noakhali Science and Technology University, recognizing their exceptional commitment to the competition’s values.
The ceremony was graced by esteemed dignitaries, including Dr. Hasanul A Hasan, Founder Member and Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees, AIUB; Dr. Carmen Z. Lamagna, Member of the Board of Trustees, AIUB; Professor Dr. Saiful Islam, Vice-Chancellor, AIUB; and distinguished guests from the legal and academic community. A highlight of the closing ceremony was the announcement of the teams advancing to the White & Case International Rounds, scheduled to take place in the United States later this year. The selected teams will have the honor of representing Bangladesh on the global stage, competing against top law schools worldwide.
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