International Court of Justice

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations (UN). It was established in June 1945 by the Charter of the United Nations and began work in April 1946. The Court’s role is to settle, in accordance with international law, legal disputes submitted to it by States and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized United Nations organs and specialized agencies. The Court is composed of 15 judges, who are elected for terms of office of nine years by the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council. It is assisted by a Registry, its administrative organ.

Thursday, Nov 10

9:15-10:45 AM Opening & Presentation: Case 1

10:45-11:00 AM Break #2

11:00-12:00 PM Rebuttal & Witness: Case 1

12:00-1:00 PM Lunch

1:00-2:45 PM Witness, Rebuttal,

Closing of Case 1, Judges Deliberate

2:45-3:00 PM Break #3

3:00-4:00 PM Witness, Rebuttal,

Closing of Case 1, Judges Deliberate

Friday, Nov 11

8:00-9:30 AM Opening & Presentation: Case 2

9:30-9:45 AM Break #1

9:45-12:00 PM Rebuttal, Witness,

Rebuttal: Case 2

12:00-1:00 PM Lunch

1:00-2:30 PM Closing Statements,

Judges Deliberate all cases

2:30-2:45 PM Break #2

2:45-4:00 PM Judges Deliver Verdicts