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ICJP Student Essay Competition

Ready to dig into discourse that matters this summer? Join our 2025 Essay Competition and make a contribution to the right side of history.

Full Name

Email Address

Name of Institute

Degree Programme

Essay Title

All submissions must answer one of the following two title questions. Please select which one you'll use.

Essay Title

Israel has committed war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide against the Palestinian people. Western countries are not taking action to address this impunity. What political, legal, or diplomatic action within existing systems could be taken or supported to address this impunity?

Senior Israeli officials face arrest warrants in the International Criminal Court and Israel is defending itself against allegations of genocide at the International Court of Justice. Some propose that international institutions are toothless. What reform is needed in the international political-legal system to ensure better accountability in Palestine and elsewhere?

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Should you be shortlisted, would you be available for a defence of your thesis in late September?

Yes

Should you win, would you be interested in being considered for an internship opportunity with ICJP?

Your answer will not affect your chances of winning.

Should you win, would you be interested in being considered for an internship opportunity with ICJP?

Yes

Competition Rules

1. Open to Bachelor's and Master's students only. We reserve the right to request proof that entrants are currently enrolled on a BA or MA programme at a recognised institution; failure to provide this may result in disqualification.

2. All submissions must answer one of the set title questions.

3. Only English-language submissions will be accepted.

4. Word Count: Strictly 1500-2000 words, excluding footnotes.

5. Your essay must be your own original work. Plagiarism and use of AI tools will lead to immediate disqualification and the participant in question will be barred from entering future ICJP competitions.

6. Your essay must be appropriately formatted in the style of an academic essay and clearly written.

7. Your essay must be thoroughly referenced in a consistent manner using the OSCOLA referencing style. All essays must include an abstract addressing the real-world application of the respective essay, whereby students reflect on their findings in practical terms as much as possible.

8. You must be prepared to defend your essay in front of a panel of judges if shortlisted.

I confirm that I have read and adhered to all of the competition rules in the writing of my essay:

Competition Rules

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