Law students from UNILAK emerged victorious in the final round of the 2024 National Moot Competition on International Humanitarian Law (IHL), held on October 18th, 2024.
This prestigious event, organized by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Rwanda, marks the 8th edition of the competition, which invites law students from various Rwandan universities to participate. This year’s event featured teams from the University of Rwanda (UR), University of Kigali (UoK), Université Libre de Kigali (ULK), Institut d’Enseignement Supérieur de RUHENGERI (INES-RUHENGERI), and UNILAK.
In the final round, two teams faced off, with one team acting as the prosecution and the other as the defense. The finalists included students from UNILAK and ULK.
The UNILAK team delivered an impressive performance, ultimately winning the competition. Among the standout participants was Aimé Shema, a final-year law student, earning recognition as the best defender for his exceptional performance.
As champions, the UNILAK team will be fully sponsored by ICRC Rwanda to represent Rwanda in the upcoming All-Africa IHL Moot Court Competition, set to take place in Nairobi, Kenya, from November 3rd to 8th, 2024. This esteemed event gathers the best moot court teams from across the continent, providing a platform for students to showcase their legal expertise on a broader stage.
The community of UNILAK extends its heartfelt congratulations to the winning team and wishes them all the best as they prepare to represent Rwanda in this prestigious competition.