Jean-Pictet Competition
The Jean-Pictet Competition is a series of simulated diplomatic negotiations involving the application of international humanitarian law. The competition is an excellent opportunity for students to immerse themselves in the study and practice of the laws of war, and to develop important skills sets that are involved in the fields of international humanitarian law, such as negotiation, lobbying and advocacy.
Each fall the War Crimes Research Office selects a team of three WCL students to apply to participate in the competition. Selection is competitive, and students with experience in humanitarian or international criminal law are particularly encouraged to apply.
First held in 1989, the competition is named for Jean Pictet, a leading member of the International Committee for the Red Cross who played an integral role in the drafting of the Geneva Conventions. The competition takes place over one week, and two concurrent competitions are held, one in English and one in French. One winning team from each group is selected to participate in the final round of the competition. In 2005, there were six teams from the United States from among 30 English-speaking and 18 French-speaking teams. For more information about the Competition, please visit its website at www.concourspictet.org.
In the last two years, WCL has been represented by the following teams:
The 2006 Competition
The 2006 competition was held in Vrnjacka Banja, Serbia and Montenegro, from March 4-11, 2006. WCL students Katharine Brown, Christian De Vos and Elizabeth “Ellee” Walker represented the Washington College of Law. The team distinguished themselves, advancing to the semi-finals of the competition.
The 2005 Competition
The 2005 competition took place in Collonges-la-Rouge, France, from April 2-9. Jennifer Dorn, J.P. Henderson and Kristen McGeeney represented the Washington College of Law at the competition.
