The purpose of the Tournament is to foster the study of international law in connection with current developments on the global and regional levels. The Tournament provides a practical opportunity for students to efficiently apply their knowledge in a time-limited setting, exchange experiences with their peers and network.

Each debate round has a different theme, which is shared across the board with all participants and is announced at the start of the competition. Specific topics/debate statements are announced always 10 days before the match, with pro/con positions being assigned at random a few minutes before the start of the match.