The FAU Jessup Moot Court Team 2026
FLTR: Michael Jeanjour, Emma Sundt, Frederike Völkner, Anastasia Friedel, George K. Gyan-Kontoh
Anastasia
My name is Anastasia Friedel and I am a 5th semester law student at FAU.
As a student assistant at the Chair of Public Law, Public International Law and Human Rights, I gained valuable insights into the detailed analysis of international law. Reflecting my personal interests, I am especially drawn to those areas of international law where world politics intersect – even though these same political dynamics often generate some of the greatest challenges to international lawfulness.
The opportunity to gather further valuable experience, during personal as well as team preparation, and to delve deeper into the complex subject of public international law through the Philip C. Jessup Moot Court is deeply exciting to me.
Emma
My name is Emma Sundt, and I am a seventh-semester law student at FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg with a focus on fundamental and human rights. Since 2023, I have worked as a student assistant, currently at the Chair of Migration Law and Human Rights, where I engage extensively with questions of human rights and public international law. The Human Rights Talks sparked my interest in international law, which I further developed through the Nuremberg Moot Court, the Human Rights Clinic, and my involvement in the Young UN Research Working Group of the German United Nations Association. I am very much looking forward to participating in the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court, as it offers the opportunity to work on complex issues of international law in a practical setting and to develop persuasive arguments collaboratively within the team.
Frederike
Hello, my name is Frederike Völkner and I am a seventh-semester law student with a focus on constitutional and human rights. Last summer, I had the opportunity to explore the intersection of human rights and artificial intelligence as part of the Human Rights Clinic. The interdisciplinary approach, the intensive teamwork, the international environment, and the atypical working methods for law students truly inspired me. I am now excited to delve into public international law issues in a team setting and to demonstrate my writing and speaking skills.
George
Hello, I am George K. Gyan-Kontoh and I am a third-semester student at FAU with a growing passion for public international law and the role it plays in shaping a fair and cooperative global community. I have been drawn to issues of justice that transcend national boundaries throughout my education, and I am keen to further my knowledge through rigorous research and advocacy. Joining the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition is an opportunity for me to challenge myself, strengthen my analytical and oral argumentation skills, and work collaboratively with others who share a similar dedication to international legal problem-solving. I am motivated to contribute my enthusiasm, discipline, and commitment to the team while learning from the unique intellectual and practical demands that Jessup offers.
Michael
Hi! I’m Michael Jeanjour and I’m in my 6th semester of law studies.
During a one-and-a-half-year stay in France, made possible through a “German-French Law” study program, I got to explore many different areas of international law. That was always the bright spot in the very school-like everyday life at the French university. In contrast, while there are many other exciting topics in German legal studies, international law tends to be somewhat neglected. So I’m all the happier that I can now continue to pursue the enthusiasm for public international law that I developed in France, and deepen and apply what I learned there. I’m really looking forward to the “Jessup experience” with my wonderful teammates!