International Law Olympiad
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International Law Olympiad 2026

An international academic competition in legal disciplines for high‑school and university students from Africa, CIS countries, China and the Arab world.

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Free participation No registration or entry fees
Prizes & grants Scholarships and study opportunities
International jury Professors from leading universities
Primakov Regional Gymnasium — main building with classical colonnade
Primakov Regional Gymnasium

An olympiad without borders

International Law Olympiad brings together promising legal minds from four continents — a single field where future lawyers, judges and diplomats meet, compete and learn from one another.

30+
countries represented
5
languages of participation
₽5M+
prize and grant fund
120+
jury members and experts

Three rounds, one journey

From an online qualifier to a live international final in Moscow. Every stage is graded by an independent panel of legal scholars.

For everyone
I

August 3-17, 2026

Qualifying round

An online test in legal theory, constitutional and international law. Available in five languages, available from any country.

For everyone
II

August 20-25, 2026

Semi-final - Case study

Written analysis of a real legal case. Two parallel tracks: public international law and comparative private law.

For everyone
III

August 27-29, 2026

Final - Moot court

Oral hearings in Moscow before an international jury. Finalists are flown in at the organizer's expense.

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Organizers and partners

The Olympiad is hosted in partnership with leading universities, ministries of education and international institutions.

Primakov School
Organizer

Registration opens August 1, 2026

Submit your application in five minutes. All you need is a passport and a school or university transcript.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can take part in the Olympiad?
Students aged 16 to 25 — final‑year high‑school students, undergraduates and master's students from any country. There are two age tracks: school (16–18) and university (19–25).
Is participation really free?
Yes. All three rounds, study materials, the final round in Moscow and the awards ceremony are free of charge. For finalists from abroad, the organizers cover travel and accommodation.
In which languages is the Olympiad held?
Working languages are English and Russian. Qualifying round materials are additionally provided in Arabic, Chinese and French. The moot court final is conducted in English.
What documents do I need to register?
A scanned passport (or national ID), an official transcript from your current educational institution, and — for university students — a brief CV. All documents may be uploaded as PDFs.
Can I prepare with sample materials?
Yes. Practice questions and a syllabus for each round are available in the Documents section. Registered users also receive access to recorded preparatory lectures.