Finally we would like to thank all of those who made our participation possible. Without them, our long-awaited journey (during the COVID pandemic) would never have been possible. We would like to thank Ajarns and seniors who have always been supportive and gave us good advice. We would also like to express our most sincere gratitude to the ICRC Bangkok delegate for not only financially sponsoring us to attend the competition, but also for the facilitation and for giving us crucial IHL training beforehand. The Faculty of Law and the office of International LL.b. program and all of our lecturers could not be thanked enough as well since they were the ones who made it possible for us to rearrange some of our exam schedules to accommodate the timing of the competition. Our gratitude also belongs to the Committee for the Jean-Pictet Competition, the jury members, the tutors, the organization staffs, and other participants. The hard work and patience of everyone involved were incomprehensibly crucial to our participation in Jean-Pictet.

“I believe that Jean-Pictet is the first international competition that a team from our faculty could participate onsite since the start of the pandemic and I am extremely grateful for this opportunity. Jean-Pictet makes me feel a lot more knowledgeable on the area of international humanitarian law and it also causes me to learn about it more as well! The values and the importance of international humanitarian law seems to be understated to the general public. I personally believe that raising awareness on IHL and working in IHL will be a task which can create a lot of good to our world. Maybe someday in the distant future I will work in this field.” Supakorn Wilartratsami.

“Jean-Pictet competition gave me an opportunity that I would not find anywhere among other academic related activities. Not only we became more acquainted with international humanitarian law knowledge, but also how it works in reality. With simulated situations and role-playing, it makes the event fascinating and gives more chances to be familiarized with other participants, thus giving a refreshing atmosphere than intense competitive ambience. The competition has successfully enlightened the international humanitarian law and reality aspect in the way that traditional teaching cannot. I can see myself occupying the humanitarian field as a career choice in the future.”

— Weeris Atichatpongsuk.

“Jean-Pictet competition from my perspective is the place where many people around the globe compete with each other in the area of international humanitarian law. Nonetheless, that is merely part of the competition. In reality, it is also the place where all of the competitors could make bonds and share their thoughts. We got to know many teams with different legal works/studies such as lawyers, master degrees, and students from Geneva Academy. Even though during the competition it is truly tough for us since we actually did not have much time to prepare for the competition because of the conflict with the final exam period, I think our team genuinely grew up a lot. On the day of the mocking competition, I did not feel so good that it was not my best yet and I was truly disappointed with my performance . I become more confident to communicate and express my opinion towards legal conundrum in every session everyday. The essence to endure in this competition is teamwork and we did it really well. Moreover, what I have gained from Pictet is how ICRC officers exercise the law in the real situation through their humanitarian operation. The understanding of law is not sufficient, but we need to know our position and negotiation skills in the context of settlement. Lastly, I could not make it without my team. Thanks to my teammate, Pictet coach(Carson Thomas) and those who support us throughout the whole process. My motto would be “there is nothing perseverance cannot win”

—Nathat Chongcharoenphanich