FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the organization of ICCC 2010?
The International Competition will be hosted and organized by a country which has offered to host the competition and whose hosting has been approved by the International Committee. The 2010 Round will be hosted in Hong Kong.
Where will ICCC 2010 be held?
ICCC 2010 will be held on campus at Hong Kong University.  There will also be events held in other parts of Hong Kong.
Who can participate in ICCC 2010?
All participating countries are eligible to enter one team composed of two law students. The two law students should be enrolled in an undergraduate law degree/practical legal training program at the time of their selection. No member of the winning team in one year of the competition may re-enter the competition in any other year. However, teams or their members who do not win the competition may re-enter in another year.
How will each team be selected?
Each country may select its team in any way it chooses. Since only two students may represent a country in the competition, countries are encouraged to select their team by holding a competition.
How many members are there in a team?
Each team will consist of two (2) law students and a coach.
What does ICCC 2010 involve?
ICCC 2010 simulates a law office consultation in which two law students, acting as lawyers (attorneys/solicitors/legal practitioners), are presented with a client matter.
They conduct an interview with a person playing the role of the client and then explain how they would proceed further in the hypothetical situation.
Students conduct the simulated interviews in teams of two in order to provide mutual assistance and support in researching, planning and conducting the interview. There is the added benefit of encouraging students to work co-operatively.
The interviewers are given a brief memorandum which identifies the general nature of the subject-matter of the client's problem (e.g., that a client wants advice about a problem arising from the construction of a house, or that the client is facing a shoplifting charge) about a week before the interviews are held.
What are students expected to do?
Students are expected to elicit the relevant information from the client, explore with the client his or her preferred outcome, outline the nature of the problem, and present the client with a means (or range of alternatives, if appropriate) for resolving the problem. Up to 30 minutes is allowed for the consultation with the client.
This is followed by a post-consultation period of up to 15 minutes during which the students summarize the interview and discuss the legal and other work to be undertaken, including the legal issues to be researched and the recording of a file memorandum.
How about the discussion of fees?
The discussion of fees is an integral part of any first consultation between a lawyer and a client. Students should be judged on how they approach this problem, but not on the dollar amount used. The participants may discuss fees at any appropriate point in the consultation.
Will the accommodation and travel costs be met?
Unfortunately, we would not be able to cover travel and accommodation expenses and would encourage teams to seek sponsorship from sources within their own country to meet these expenses.
What problem will be set?
The memoranda will be released in the manner described.
Who will be judging the competition?
The interviews last about 45 minutes and are evaluated by a panel of usually three judges, composed of two lawyers and a counselor. The inclusion of a counsellor (e.g., a social or welfare worker, psychologist, minister or other person with extensive experience of counselling) on the judging panel is intended to broaden the perspectives of the panel both in terms of skills and possible solutions to a problem.
Can teams expect prizes?
The winners’ names are inscribed on the Louis M Brown plaque awarded as the competition trophy. The winners will also receive prizes donated by the International Bar Association.
What are the rules of the competition?
The rules of ICCC 2010 can be downloaded here.