International Court of Justice (ICJ) in Model UN

The International Court of Justice, the UN's principal judicial organ, has 15 judges elected for nine-year terms and sits in The Hague. It settles legal disputes between states, with final judgments that bind the parties, and gives advisory opinions to UN bodies. In Model UN it runs as a court: advocates argue a case and judges rule.

Updated Oct 5, 2026

  • Role seats: the four most named roles
  • Country seats: 72% of ICJ seats

Upcoming ICJ conferences

44 conferences

  • International Court of Justice

  • Corte Internacional de Justicia

    BOLMUNPAZ

    Oct 15-17, 2026 · La Paz, Bolivia

    Languages: English, Spanish

    Not open yet

    • All levels
    • 400 delegates
    • All levels
  • Corte Internacional de Justicia

    International Model United Nations of Ecuador

    Oct 15-17, 2026 · Quito, Ecuador

    Languages: English, Spanish

    Apply by Oct 11

    • High school
    • $40, about 36 euros
    • Ages up to 19
    • High school
    • $40, about 36 euros
    • Ages up to 19
  • ICJ

    Green Hills Academy Model United Nations

    Oct 23-25, 2026 · Kigali, Rwanda

    Languages: English

    Applications closed

    • High school
    • Ages 14–19
    • High school
    • Ages 14–19
  • International Court of Justice

    GSMUN Cyprus

    Oct 23-25, 2026 · Nicosia, Cyprus

    Languages: English

    Apply by Oct 18

    • High school
    • €50
    • 200 delegates
    • High school
    • €50
  • International Court of Justice

    Caucasus Model United Nations

    Oct 24-26, 2026 · Tbilisi, Georgia

    Languages: English

    Applications closed

    • All levels
    • Free
    • 147 delegates
    • Ages 14+
    • All levels
    • Free
    • Ages 14+
  • International Court of Justice

    Caucasus MUN

    Oct 24-26, 2026 · Tbilisi, Georgia

    Languages: English

    Not open yet

    • All levels
    • Free
    • 147 delegates
    • All levels
    • Free
  • ICJ

    The ultimate crisis

    Oct 24, 2026 · Online

    Languages: English

    Apply by Oct 17

    • High school
    • Free
    • High school
    • Free
  • International court of Justice

  • Corte Internacional de Justicia

    CHARCASMUN

    Oct 29-31, 2026 · Sucre, Bolivia

    Languages: English, Spanish

    Not open yet

    • University
    • 250 delegates
    • University
  • ICJ

    VidyaGyan Sitapur Model United Nations

    Nov 2-3, 2026 · Sitapur, India

    Languages: English

    Apply by Oct 26

    • All levels
    • Free
    • 130 delegates
    • Ages 14–22
    • All levels
    • Free
    • Ages 14–22
  • International Court Of Justice

  • ICJ

    Cambridge University International Model United Nations

    Nov 6-8, 2026 · Cambridge, United Kingdom

    Languages: English

    Apply by Oct 30

    • University
    • £65, about 76 euros
    • Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 30 reviews
    • 150 delegates
    • Ages 17+
    • University
    • £65, about 76 euros
    • Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 30 reviews
    • Ages 17+
    • Best socials
    • Top academics
    • Best socials
    • Top academics
  • Spanish: Corte Internacional de Justicia (CIJ)

    IE University Model United Nations

    Nov 6-9, 2026 · Madrid, Spain

    Languages: English, Spanish

    Apply by Oct 19

    • University
    • €75
    • Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 697 reviews
    • 500 delegates
    • Ages 17–25
    • University
    • €75
    • Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 697 reviews
    • Ages 17–25
    • Top academics
    • Top academics
  • ICJ

  • International Court of Justice

    BAIUST Model United Nations

    Nov 7-9, 2026 · Cumilla, Bangladesh

    Languages: English

    Apply by Oct 30

    • All levels
    • ৳30,000
    • 350 delegates
    • Ages 18+
    • All levels
    • ৳30,000
    • Ages 18+
  • International Court of Justice (ICJ)

    Pacific Model United Nations

    Nov 14-15, 2026 · Seattle, Washington, United States

    Languages: English

    Not open yet

    • High school
    • 1,000 delegates
    • High school
  • International Court of Justice (ICJ)

    Soluna Model United Nations

    Nov 14-15, 2026 · Online

    Languages: English

    Apply by Nov 10

    • All levels
    • Free
    • Top rated. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 16 reviews
    • 500 delegates
    • All levels
    • Free
    • Top rated. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 16 reviews
    • Best socials
    • Top academics
    • Best socials
    • Top academics
  • International Court of Justice

  • International Court of Justice

    MUNLawS Conference

    Nov 20-22, 2026 · Ljubljana, Slovenia

    Languages: English

    Apply by Nov 13

    • All levels
    • €95
    • Top rated. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 50 reviews
    • 200 delegates
    • Ages 15–30
    • All levels
    • €95
    • Top rated. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 50 reviews
    • Ages 15–30
    • Best socials
    • Top academics
    • Well organized
    • Best socials
    • Top academics
  • International Court of Justice

    Manara Model United Nations

    Nov 25-28, 2026 · El Gouna, Egypt

    Languages: English

    Not open yet

    • High school
    • 130 delegates
    • High school
  • International Court of Justice - ICJ

  • International Court of Justice

    COBIS-SJS Model United Nations

    Dec 3-5, 2026 · Carcavelos, Portugal

    Languages: English

    Applications closed

    • High school
    • 340 delegates
    • High school
  • (Historical) International Court of Justice (ICJ)

    St.Gallen Model United Nations Conference

    Dec 3-6, 2026 · St.Gallen, Switzerland

    Languages: English

    Apply by Oct 31

    • University
    • CHF250, about 269 euros
    • Top rated. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 703 reviews
    • 130 delegates
    • Ages 18+
    • University
    • CHF250, about 269 euros
    • Top rated. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 703 reviews
    • Ages 18+
    • Best socials
    • Top academics
    • Best socials
    • Top academics
  • International Court of Justice(ICJ)

  • ICJ

  • The International Court of Justice

    Arabic Modern Academy Model United Nations

    Dec 6-7, 2026 · Ramallah, Palestine

    Languages: English

    Apply by Dec 3

    • All levels
    • $50, about 45 euros
    • 250 delegates
    • Ages 12–18
    • All levels
    • $50, about 45 euros
    • Ages 12–18
  • International Court of Justice

    Santa Fe Model United Nations

    Dec 9-12, 2026 · Mexico City, Mexico

    Languages: English, Spanish

    Apply by Nov 6

    • All levels
    • 800 delegates
    • Ages 15–24
    • All levels
    • Ages 15–24
  • International Court of Justice

    Diplomatia International Model United Nations Justice

    Dec 20, 2026 · Online

    Languages: English

    Not open yet

    • All levels
    • Top rated. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 69 reviews
    • All levels
    • Top rated. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 69 reviews
    • Best socials
    • Top academics
    • Well organized
    • Best socials
    • Top academics
  • International Court of Justice (ICJ)

  • International Court of Justice (ICJ) – Special Legal Format

  • International Court of Justice

    Model United Nations of Vienna

    Jan 20-22, 2027 · Vienna, Austria

    Languages: English

    Applications closed

    • High school
    • 350 delegates
    • High school
  • International Court of Justicc (ICJ)

    MUN Bilbao

    Jan 28-31, 2027 · Bilbao, Spain

    Languages: English

    Not open yet

    • High school
    • 300 delegates
    • High school
  • Historical International Court of Justice (HICJ)

    Cambridge Model United Nations

    Jan 29-31, 2027 · Cambridge, United Kingdom

    Languages: English

    Apply by Nov 3

    • High school
    • £75, about 88 euros
    • Top rated. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 171 reviews
    • 300 delegates
    • Ages 13–19
    • High school
    • £75, about 88 euros
    • Top rated. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 171 reviews
    • Ages 13–19
    • Top academics
    • Well organized
    • Top academics
    • Well organized
  • CIJ

    Universidad Rey Juan Carlos MUN

    Feb 2-5, 2027 · Madrid, Spain

    Languages: English, Spanish

    Opens Oct 7

    • University
    • €26
    • Top rated. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 142 reviews
    • 1,000 delegates
    • Ages 18+
    • University
    • €26
    • Top rated. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 142 reviews
    • Ages 18+
    • Best socials
    • Top academics
    • Best socials
    • Top academics
  • International Court of Justice

  • ICJ

  • Corte Internacional de Justicia (Spanish)

    NEWTONU XVI

    Feb 11-13, 2027 · Quito, Ecuador

    Languages: English, Spanish

    Apply by Jan 10

    • High school
    • 300 delegates
    • High school
  • International Court of Justice (ICJ)

    North American Model United Nations

    Feb 18-20, 2027 · Toronto, Canada

    Languages: English

    Apply by Feb 16

    • University
    • $129, about 81 euros
    • Rated 4.0 out of 5 from 35 reviews
    • 400 delegates
    • Ages up to 25
    • University
    • $129, about 81 euros
    • Rated 4.0 out of 5 from 35 reviews
    • Ages up to 25
  • International Court of Justice (ICJ)

    Oporto Model United Nations

    Feb 24-26, 2027 · Porto, Portugal

    Languages: English

    Applications closed

    • High school
    • 280 delegates
    • High school
  • ICJ

    HabsMUN

    Mar 12-14, 2027 · London, United Kingdom

    Languages: English

    Not open yet

    • High school
    • 1,050 delegates
    • High school
  • International Court of Justice (ICJ)

  • ICJ

    Sorbonne International Model United Nations

    Apr 12-15, 2027 · Paris, France

    Languages: English

    Not open yet

    • All levels
    • Top rated. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 349 reviews
    • All levels
    • Top rated. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 349 reviews
    • Best socials
    • Top academics
    • Best socials
    • Top academics
  • International Court of Justice (ICJ)

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ICJ topics in Model UN

Most common on ICJ agendas on mymun: international law and justice (65% of 319 topics), then maritime and border disputes (9%) and armed conflicts (6%).

ThemeShare of topics
  1. International law and justice 65%

    Example: Advisory Opinion on Reparation for Injuries Suffered in Service of the United Nations 1949, Lagos Model United Nations

  2. Maritime and border disputes 9%

    Example: Land and Maritime Delimitation and Sovereignty over Islands (Gabon/Equatorial Guinea), Anavryta Model Lyceum Model United Nations

  3. Armed conflicts 6%

    Example: Prosecution vs the United States: carpet bombing of Cambodia, SignatureMUN

  4. Human rights 4%

    Example: Discrimination: Qatar v. UAE, Global Virtual Model United Nations

  5. Nuclear weapons and disarmament 3%

    Example: Case Concerning Nuclear Tests - Commonwealth of Australia v. Republic of France, SISCMUN

  6. Terrorism and extremism 3%

    Example: 3.Terrorism and the principle of Universal jurisdiction, DB-MUN

  7. Economy and development 3%

    Example: Advisory opinion: the legal status of Sustainable Development Goals, Milan International Model United Nations

  8. Cyber and AI 2%

    Example: Legal liability of AI malfunction and harm, EthixMUN Accredited By the Saudi MUN Association

From 319 ICJ topics on mymun. A topic can touch several themes.

Where ICJ debates are set

  1. United States 15%
  2. Iran 8%
  3. Israel 6%
  4. Russia 6%
  5. Myanmar 5%
  6. Gambia 5%
  7. Ukraine 5%
  8. Palestine 4%
  9. France 4%
  10. India 4%

Share of 319 ICJ topics on mymun that name the place.

Recent ICJ topics

  1. Nicaragua v. United States (Military and Paramilitary Activities in and against Nicaragua), 1986, ICJ 14

    Northern Thailand Model United Nations II
    International law and justice
  2. The Illusion of the "Ceasefire" and Ongoing Child Casualties

    DHAKA MUN
  3. ¿Cuáles son las consecuencias de las medidas coercitivas unilaterales adoptadas por los Estados Unidos de América contra Latinoamérica?

    Costa Rica International Model United Nations
  4. Contentious Case 1: Corfu Channel (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland v Albania) 1949

    Lagos Model United Nations
    International law and justice
  5. Proceedings regarding alleged war crimes in Congo attributable to Rwanda

    Deutsche Schule der Borromäerinnen Kairo Model United Nations
    International law and justice
  6. UAE vs. Iran : Territorial dispute over the Islands of Abu Musa, Greater Tunb and Lesser Tunb

    The Regional Union of Youth Assemblies Model United Nations Conference — Amman
    Maritime and border disputes
  7. India vs Pakistan - Interpretation and implementation of the Indus Water Treaty

    All Asia NODMUN IV

ICJ roles in Model UN

ICJ sessions on mymun filled about 13 seats. 72% of ICJ seats are countries; 39% of ICJ seat lists also name roles such as advocates and prosecutors or judges. Its 15 judges need an absolute majority in both the General Assembly and the Security Council, and a third of the Court is elected every three years.

  • Role seats: the four most named roles
  • Country seats: 72% of ICJ seats

Roles on ICJ seat lists

RoleShare of seat lists
  1. Advocates and prosecutors31%
  2. Judges17%
  3. Heads of state and government7%
  4. Diplomats3%

Share of 264 ICJ seat lists on mymun that name the role.

Seat mix

72% of seats are countries

39% of seat lists also name roles

ICJ in Model UN: quick answers

How many delegates are in an ICJ committee?

The real Court has 15 judges. ICJ sessions on mymun filled about 13 seats.

Are ICJ judgments binding?

Yes, for the parties to a case: judgments are final and without appeal. Advisory opinions, which UN organs and agencies request, are not binding except in the rare cases a treaty provides for.

Is the ICJ a good committee for beginners?

It is demanding: advocates prepare written and oral arguments and judges write a ruling, which takes more legal preparation than a debate. The Legal Committee is the Assembly's forum for legal questions.

What topics do ICJ committees take up in Model UN?

Top themes in 319 ICJ topics on mymun: international law and justice (65%), maritime and border disputes (9%) and armed conflicts (6%). Places named most often: the United States, Iran, Israel, Russia and Myanmar.