Title of the activity
WTO sponsorship of the Final Oral Round of the John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition on WTO law
Activity Type
TA by partners – Global
Description
The John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition is a simulated hearing of the WTO dispute settlement system. The teams prepare and analyse a fictive case and present their arguments both for the Complainant and the Respondent in front of a Panel which consists of WTO and trade law experts. The aim is to enhance knowledge of international trade law and WTO dispute settlement procedures as well as to enhance the capacity for meaningful engagement in multilateral trade in the long term.
Venue
Switzerland
City
Geneva
Trade topic
Dispute Settlement
Start Date
End Date
Duration (days)
4
Language
English
Key Result
3. Academic institutions and other stakeholders are analysing WTO issues and reaching out to policy makers
Key Output
3.4: Students trained on WTO work and issues
Programme
Invited Members and Observers:
Brazil
Ghana
India
Kenya
Philippines
Singapore
South Africa
Ukraine