From February 15th to 17th, the 66th Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition and its 23rd Chinese National Round were held at the Haidian Campus of China University of Political Science and Law. The BNU Law School team achieved a perfect 4-0 record in the preliminary rounds, securing the top seed position. Subsequently, they triumphed in three consecutive knockout matches to advance to the final, ultimately claiming the National Runner-Up title and First Prize. The team once again secured the qualification to represent China at the international rounds in Washington, D.C. Additionally, the team earned the first place for The Best Memorials of Applicant Memo Awards, while Xi Ya and Zhang Zichao, members of the team, were awarded The Best Oralists.

The representative team from BNU won the first place in the preliminary round

The representative team from BNU won the first place for The Best Memorials of Applicant Memo Awards

Xi Ya and Zhang Zichao won The Best Oralists

The team was formed in April 2024 under the mentorship of Professor Liao Shiping. Members include: Ran Jinxuan (Captain), Xi Ya, Zhang Zichao, Yang Jin, Qu Boyi, Qin Luyi, Li Mingyu, Xu Hao, Zhang Boju, Huang Jing, Zheng Yuexi, Li Ruiyuan, and Chen Yiyuan.

Team members with the National Runner-Up certificate

The team's accomplishment was made possible through the steadfast support of the BNU Law School and Maxdo College, coupled with Professor Liao's expert guidance. During the preparation period, former team members such as Guo Zixuan, Cheng Shuang, Yang Chen, Guo Yiwei, Liu Mingxin, Li Zhoujie, Guo Zihao, Liu Jianing, Chang Jingzi, Zhang Yi, Qu Shen, Yin Nuohan, and Liu Yueying also provided support and assistance to the team.

BNU anticipates the team's further success at the International Rounds in Washington.

Group photo of the team members