International Criminal Court

Guide for Lawyers

A lawyer must always act in the best interests of his/her country. Lawyers must present their case with passion and conviction. They must be prepared for what issues the other side will address. Be creative. Pick several valid arguments and build them up into solid facts. Investigate previous court decisions and their similarities to your case. Don't be afraid to use the list of members to uncover ways of presenting your case that may gain their favor.

Preparation is key! Don't hesitate to provide visual aides or any other device which may energize and clarify your presentation. Hope College has a vast amount of audio/visual resources to aid countries during the proceedings. In the past, thorough preparation on the topic and clear presentation has separated the good lawyers from the bad.