13th SESSION OF MODEL CJ
2-4 September
Letter From our Secretary General
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Firstly, on behalf of the dedicated academic and organisational teams, I extend a heartfelt welcome to you all to the 13th annual session of the Model Courts of Justice. Hosted annually by Ankara Law students, the Model Courts of Justice have successfully simulated over 40 international and supranational legal institutions since its first meeting in 2012. Being the first and most prestigious moot court event in Turkey, MCJ has made a significant impact among aspiring lawyers from leading law schools both within Turkey and across the globe.
Model Courts of Justice has built its reputation over thirteen succeeding teams, many of whose members are now qualified lawyers, diplomats, and scholars. In the Model Courts of Justice 2024, as with every session, we will continue to embrace both the excitement of new improvements and the cherished traditions of the past. It is my outmost honour and pleasure to lead this year’s team of 30 extremely skilled individuals from various backgrounds who have come together to meet the high standards set by the past thirteen years of excellence.
As we move forward every year by honouring our traditions, this year each simulated international judicial institution has been thoroughly tailored to shape the next generation of international law practitioners. In the 13th annual session, we are aware that we inherited a deeply established history from those who came before us, and we are constantly endeavouring to see how we can move forward with the established tradition of Model Courts of Justice. It is my sincerest wish that you enjoy the Model Courts of Justice as much as we have while preparing it for you.
Sincerely,
Rovshana Ismayilova
Secretary-General of Model Courts of Justice 2024
Courts of Model Courts of Justice’24
Permanent Court
of Arbitration
International Military
Tribunal for the Far East
International Court
of Justice
The Supreme Court of
the United States
Court of Justice
of the European Union
left to ModelCJ’24
Model Courts of Justice from People
MCJ has broadened my viewpoint and showed me how important international law is. Participating in this conference provided me with a remarkable amount of network.
Yaşar Buğra Zaimoğlu
To improve your debating skills in English and meet with other prospective lawyers, there is no better opportunity than MCJ.
( Career Diplomat at Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Turkey )
Model Courts of Justice gives attendants a unique opportunity to improve their legal analysis skills, and serves as a perfect training course for the complexities of professional life, as well as a great tool to hone English skills.
Azizcan Cengiz
( Associate at Güleryüz & Partners Law Office)
My introduction to international law was through MCJ. Truly, there is no better start! MCJ has equipped me with skills and knowledge that led to my fondest memories in the field, from arguing a case in front of a real English High Court Judge to participating in actual UNEP treaty negotiations as the youngest person in the room. I cannot recommend it enough.
People I started with went from simulating these institutions to working at them, how crazy is that? Every year, MCJ is attended by legends in the making, why not be among them?
Faik Yetgin
( Fulbright Scholar at UCLA School of Law)