Ukrainian Law Students Achieve Historic 30-Year Best in Prestigious International Competition

Ukrainian Students Earn International Acclaim

According to МЗС: Ukrainian law students have secured their nation's best result in three decades at a prestigious international law competition. The team from the Faculty of Law at the National University of 'Kyiv-Mohyla Academy' triumphed in the 'Science and Education Diplomacy' category and was awarded the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' 'Honorary Ambassador of Ukraine – 2025' distinction. The award ceremony was held in late 2024. The Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition is widely regarded as the world's most prestigious moot court event.

Team Composition and Record-Breaking Performance

This team became the first from Ukraine ever to advance to the final round of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition. They placed second among 161 teams that reached the International Rounds in 2025, marking the highest achievement for Ukraine in its 30 years of participation. The event was held with the support of the Hanns Seidel Foundation in Ukraine.

The team members are:

• Anastasiia Shashkevych
• Bohdana Yaruta
• Vladyslav Levchuk
• Vladyslav Mykhalehenko

The team's coaches were:

• Mariia Stolbova
• Maksym Dvorovyi
• Ketevan Bejanishvili

This success on the global stage opens new opportunities for the development of legal education in Ukraine. Recognition from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs underscores the importance of science diplomacy and engaging youth in international affairs. The competition serves as a crucial step in shaping a new generation of legal leaders who can influence global issues and represent Ukraine within the world community.