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August 3–17, 2026
Qualifying round
An online test in legal theory and international law. Available in five languages.
International Olympiad 2026 · August 2026
International Law Olympiad 2026
An international academic competition in legal disciplines for high-school and university students from Africa, CIS countries, China and the Arab world.
Free participation
No registration or entry fees
Prizes & grants
Scholarships and study opportunities
International jury
Professors from leading universities
An olympiad without borders
International Law Olympiad brings together promising legal minds from four continents.
30+
countries represented
5
languages of participation
₽5M+
prize and grant fund
120+
jury members and experts
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Three rounds, one journey
From an online qualifier to a live international final in Moscow.
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August 20–25, 2026
Semi‑final · Case study
Written analysis of a real legal case across two tracks.
III
August 27–29, 2026
Final · Moot court
Oral hearings in Moscow before an international jury.
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Organizers and partners
In partnership with leading universities, ministries and international institutions.
Primakov Regional Gymnasium
Host organizerGovernment of Moscow Oblast
Founding partnerMinistry of Education
Russian FederationInstitute of Asian and African Studies
MSUMoscow State Linguistic University
Language jurySaint Petersburg State University
Academic partnerHSE University
Faculty of LawChechen State Pedagogical University
Regional partnerRegistration opens August 1, 2026
Submit your application in five minutes. All you need is a passport and a transcript.
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Frequently asked questions
Who can take part?
Students aged 16–25 from any country.
Is participation really free?
Yes. All rounds are free of charge.
In which languages is the Olympiad held?
English and Russian; materials in Arabic, Chinese and French.
What documents do I need?
Passport, transcript and CV (PDF).
Can I prepare with sample materials?
Yes — practice questions are in the Documents section.