Join the 2026 HLI Moot Court Competition!
Gain hands-on experience in international law as an undergraduate. Dive into the world of international law as you research and prepare arguments for both sides of a challenging fictional dispute.
Sharpen your Voice. Make your Case. Compete on the international stage
How to Join
Each school can enter up to five teams (two students per team).
Registration opens now; deadline December 20, 2025.
Competition dates:
February 26 – March 1, 2026, in Bloomington, IN.
Competition Venue
All moot court events will be either in the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies (HLS) or in the Indiana Memorial Union building. Both are situated on IU's main campus.
Tentative Schedule
Thursday, February 26: Teams arrive in Bloomington in the late afternoon/evening. Informal dinner and welcome for participants at the Hamilton Lugar School
Friday, February 27: Preliminary Round matches throughout the day
Saturday, February 28: Preliminary Round matches in the morning and afternoon, followed by Advanced Round arguments in the afternoon and evening Formal dinner in the Indiana Memorial Union
Sunday, March 1: Advanced Round matches continue, culminating with the Championship Round.
Travel to Bloomington
Teams that will be driving to Bloomington are asked to notify the organizers so that we can provide temporary parking passes.
For those traveling by air, the closest major airport is Indianapolis, which is an hour’s drive from Bloomington. There is a regular shuttle available from the airport to the IU campus.
Hotel Accommodations
Blocks of rooms have been reserved for participants at the following hotels in Bloomington. Homewood Suites by Hilton, Courtyard by Marriott, and Home2 Suites. When making reservations, please indicate that you are part of the Moot Court competition.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Bloomington
Guests may go online to www.bloomington.homewoodsuites.com and enter group code HLS or call the front desk at the hotel 812-323-0500. You can also use this booking link.
Home2 Suites by Hilton Bloomington
You can use this booking link.
Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington
You can use this booking link.
Meals
An informal dinner will be provided to all competitors on Thursday evening. There will be a more formal dinner on Saturday evenings. Coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be available during the competition.
Register Your Team Today!
Contact & Registration
For more information: moots@ilsa.org.
To participate, register your team with the International Law Students Association.
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