ANNOUNCEMENTS
DEADLINE EXTENSION HELGA PEDERSEN MOOT COURT COMPETITION 2025-2026
The School of Law of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, in cooperation with the Athens Public International Law Center (Athens PIL) is pleased to invite applications for the 14th Helga Pedersen Moot Court Competition (formerly known as the European Human Rights Moot Court Competition).
The Helga Pedersen Moot Court Competition simulates the procedure of an individual application before the European Court of Human Rights and offers students from across the Council of Europe a unique opportunity to deepen their knowledge of the European Convention on Human Rights while refining their skills in legal research, drafting, and oral advocacy.
The case addresses a timely and challenging scenario at the intersection of cyberspace, artificial intelligence, and the right to a fair trial. Participants will be called upon to grapple with the implications of AI-enabled criminal behaviour, as well as the use of AI tools in the administration of justice. Teams must prepare written submissions and present oral arguments on behalf of both the applicant and the respondent state before distinguished panels of experts and practitioners.
The Regional Rounds will take place in February-March 2026, while the Final Oral Round will be held in Strasbourg in early June 2026. Further information is available on the competition website: https://helgapedersenmoot.elsa.org/
Eligible candidates (undergraduate and postgraduate students) interested in applying are invited to submit their CVs in English to Professor Maria Gavouneli (mgavoun@law.uoa.gr), as well as to the team coaches (hpmcc.uoa@gmail.com). Applicants should indicate their grades in international law and human rights courses, together with any other relevant academic or extracurricular experience. Please include the subject line “HPMCC Selection 2025 – Full Name” in your email.
The deadline for applications has been extended until 1 October 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview on 2 October 2025. Applicants are kindly asked to arrange for their availability.