International Nuremberg Principles Academy

What International Nuremberg Principles Academy does

The International Nuremberg Principles Academy is a foundation (Stiftung) under German law, established in 2014 and headquartered at Bären­schanzstrasse 72, Nuremberg, on the historic site of the Nuremberg Trials. The organization is dedicated to the advancement of international criminal law and related human rights, and operates through three declared focus areas: Strengthening Jurisdiction, Remembering Nuremberg, and Fighting Aggression. Its programmatic portfolio spans public discourse (the annual Nuremberg Forum, Nuremberg Academy Lecture series, Nuremberg Academy Dialogues, and Nuremberg Academy Talks), capacity strengthening (the Nuremberg Summer Academy in English, the parallel Académie d'été in French since 2019, the Nuremberg Moot Court competition, human rights education, and tailored seminars for judicial officials from francophone Africa, Ukraine, and other regions), and interdisciplinary research, including ongoing projects on digital evidence in international criminal proceedings and on hate speech in the context of international criminal law.

The Academy's core "technology" is programmatic and convening in nature rather than software-based: it leverages its physical location in Courtroom 600 of the Nuremberg Palace of Justice, hybrid event formats, an active YouTube channel, and a website indexing 641+ content items to deliver free educational and research outputs to a global audience. There is no fee-based product; all public events and capacity programs are offered free of charge, consistent with the foundation's public-mission orientation. Revenue mechanics are not publicly disclosed but are understood to derive from German federal and Bavarian governmental support, the City of Nuremberg, partner foundations, and project-specific grants.

The Academy serves three primary participant communities: young legal professionals and students (especially through the Moot Court and Summer Academy programs), judicial officials and practitioners seeking specialized training in international criminal law, and academics and policy experts engaged in international justice research. Its 2026 Nuremberg Moot Court involves 137 universities from 42 countries across 6 continents, and the organization maintains a network of more than 30 partner institutions, including the ICC Office of the Prosecutor, the UN IRMCT, EJTN, ENM, FAU's ICLU, and the German Federal Ministries of Justice and Foreign Affairs. Leadership is headed by Director Professor Dr Christoph Safferling (LL.M. LSE) and Deputy Director Dr Viviane Dittrich, supported by senior officers with doctoral credentials in international criminal law.

Name

International Nuremberg Principles Academy

Legal name

International Nuremberg Principles Academy

Website

https://nurembergacademy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The International Nuremberg Principles Academy is a German foundation dedicated to advancing international criminal law and human rights through public discourse events, capacity-strengthening training, and research, anchored at Courtroom 600 of the Nuremberg Palace of Justice and serving students, judicial officials, and academics worldwide.

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Legal Education and Research

NAICS

Educational Services (61), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Law School Research Centers & Institutes (e.g., Law & Economics, Human Rights) (EDAHAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Law & Legal Studies Research Universities (EDAHABAF), Specialty Law Schools (e.g., Tax, IP, International, Trial Advocacy) (EDAHAIAF), Law & Legal Studies Scholarly Publishing (EDAGAFAG)

Keywords

• International criminal law
• Legal education
• Judicial training
• Moot court competition
• Human rights research

Headquarters

HQ city

Nuremberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

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Services

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Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Academy provides capacity strengthening, interdisciplinary research, and public discourse in international criminal law and human rights. Its offerings include the annual Nuremberg Forum conference, Nuremberg Academy Lecture series, Nuremberg Moot Court competition (with 137 universities from 42 countries in 2026), the Nuremberg Summer Academy for young professionals (in English and French editions), specialized training seminars for judicial officials (including programs for magistrates from francophone Africa), research projects such as the digital evidence and hate speech initiatives, the annual Research Prize in International Criminal Law, and publications and video resources.

Product overview

The International Nuremberg Principles Academy is a foundation dedicated to the advancement of international criminal law and related human rights. The Academy operates as a multi-program educational and research organization rather than a unified software product. Its portfolio consists of several distinct programs: the annual Nuremberg Forum (flagship conference), Nuremberg Academy Lecture series, Nuremberg Academy Dialogue, and Nuremberg Academy Talks for public discourse; the Nuremberg Summer Academy and Académie d'été for young professionals, and the Nuremberg Moot Court competition for capacity strengthening; research projects on topics such as digital evidence and hate speech; the Research Prize in International Criminal Law; and various publications and video resources. These programs are coordinated through a central organizational structure and are designed to strengthen prosecution of crimes, safeguard Nuremberg's culture of remembrance, and fight aggression through international law.

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Brands

• Nuremberg Forum: The Academy's flagship annual conference bringing together experts in international criminal law
• Nuremberg Academy Lecture
• Nuremberg Moot Court
• Nuremberg Summer Academy

Products and services

• Nuremberg Forum Annual flagship conference bringing together experts, practitioners, and scholars in international criminal law and human rights, featuring panel discussions, keynote addresses, and dialogues on current challenges in international justice. Held in Courtroom 600 of the Nuremberg Palace of Justice.
• Nuremberg Summer Academy for Young Professionals Annual intensive English-language course for young professionals focusing on international criminal law and related topics, forming part of the Academy's capacity-strengthening programme.
• Académie d'été de Nuremberg pour jeunes professionnel.les French-language edition of the Nuremberg Summer Academy for young professionals, run in parallel to the English-language version since 2019 as part of the Academy's capacity-strengthening programme.
• Nuremberg Moot Court Annual moot court competition organized jointly with the International Criminal Law Research Unit (ICLU) of Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, in which university teams from around the world compete in written rounds and oral pleadings held in Courtroom 600.
• Nuremberg Academy Lecture Annual lecture series (now in its 5th edition) featuring distinguished speakers on international criminal law topics, held in Courtroom 600 of the Nuremberg Palace of Justice.
• Capacity Strengthening Programs Specialized training programs for practitioners, including seminars on investigation and prosecution of international crimes for magistrates from francophone Africa, judicial officials in Africa, training on investigation and prosecution of core international crimes, and specialized workshops on environmental crimes under international law.
• Human Rights Education Educational programs focused on human rights education and awareness-raising initiatives carried out under the Academy's capacity-strengthening programme.
• Digital Data as Evidence in International Criminal Proceedings Interdisciplinary research project addressing challenges related to the use of digital evidence in international criminal proceedings.
• Understanding Hate Speech in the Context of International Criminal Law Interdisciplinary research project begun in 2022 examining the positioning of hate speech within the context of international criminal law.
• Research Prize in International Criminal Law Annual research prize recognizing outstanding contributions to international criminal law scholarship.
• Publications and Resources Publications including the Nuremberg Academy Series, research resources, and documentation related to international criminal law.

Quantifiable outcome

• 137 universities from 42 countries across 6 continents participated in the 2026 Nuremberg Moot Court competition
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Partnerships

29 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• T.M.C. Asser InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Asser Institute collaborates with the Academy on joint training programs for judicial officials, particularly in Africa. Together they conduct the annual 'Capacity Building for Judicial Officials in the Prosecution of International and Transnational Crimes in Africa' program held at the Asser Institute in The Hague.
• International Criminal Court (Office of the Prosecutor)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe ICC Office of the Prosecutor is a key network partner. The Academy has hosted the annual retreat of ICC team leaders and trial lawyers, demonstrating deep collaboration on international criminal justice matters.
• Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFAU is a key academic partner, collaborating particularly through its International Criminal Law Research Unit (ICLU). Together they organize the annual Nuremberg Moot Court competition and conduct joint research activities.
• International Criminal Law Research Unit (ICLU) of FAUcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe ICLU is the Academy's primary academic research partner for organizing the Nuremberg Moot Court competition and conducting interdisciplinary research on international criminal law.
• Antonio Cassese InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Antonio Cassese Initiative focuses on international criminal law training and justice. It collaborates with the Academy and Asser Institute on training programs, including the Africa capacity building initiative.
• European Judicial Training Network (EJTN)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEJTN is a network partner supporting the Academy's efforts to strengthen judicial training in international criminal law across Europe and beyond.
• École nationale de la magistrature (ENM)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe French National School of the Judiciary collaborates with the Academy on training and capacity building activities, particularly for francophone judicial officials.
• United Nations Independent Residual Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe IRMCT is a key network partner representing the legacy of international criminal tribunals. The Academy engages with the Mechanism on matters of international criminal justice preservation and archival work.
• Siracusa International Institute for Criminal Justice and Human RightsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Siracusa Institute is an academic partner in international criminal law and human rights, contributing to the Academy's network of specialized institutions.
• Kosovo Specialist ChambersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Kosovo Specialist Chambers collaborate with the Academy on training programs, including journalism and trial reporting seminars for journalists from Kosovo.
• Bundesministerium der Justiz (Federal Ministry of Justice)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe German Federal Ministry of Justice is a key government partner supporting the Academy's mission and activities in international criminal law.
• Bayerisches Staatsministerium der Justiz (Bavarian Ministry of Justice)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Bavarian Ministry of Justice is a key regional government partner, providing institutional support for the Academy's activities.
• Auswärtiges Amt (Federal Foreign Office)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe German Federal Foreign Office is a key government partner supporting the Academy's international activities and diplomatic engagement.
• Genocide Network SecretariatmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Genocide Network Secretariat, hosted by Eurojust, is a network partner working on international cooperation in prosecuting genocide and related crimes.
• United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da'esh/ISIL (UNITAD)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNITAD is a UN investigative body that collaborates with the Academy on matters of international criminal justice accountability.
• Wayamo FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Wayamo Foundation collaborates with the Academy on training programs, particularly in Nigeria, conducting workshops for investigative and prosecutorial authorities on international crimes.
• Institute for International Criminal Investigations (IICI)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIICI is a specialized institute focused on international criminal investigations that partners with the Academy on capacity building and training.
• UC Berkeley Human Rights CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Human Rights Center at UC Berkeley School of Law is an academic network partner contributing to international human rights research and education.
• Academy of Justice in ArmeniaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Academy of Justice in Armenia is part of the Academy's network of judicial training institutions in Eastern Europe and Caucasus.
• National School of Judges of UkrainemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe National School of Judges Ukraine collaborates with the Academy on training programs for Ukrainian judicial officials.
• Memorium Nürnberger ProzessecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Memorium Nuremberg Trials is a key local partner maintaining the historical site and contributing to remembrance activities.
• Stadt Nürnberg (City of Nuremberg)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe City of Nuremberg is a key local government partner, hosting the Academy and supporting its activities as part of the city's cultural and historical mission.
• Oberlandesgericht Nürnberg (Higher Regional Court of Nuremberg)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Higher Regional Court of Nuremberg provides institutional support and access to Courtroom 600 for Academy events.
• Château de GoutelasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChâteau de Goutelas is a network partner contributing to the Academy's activities in France.
• Journalists for JusticeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJournalists for Justice is a civil society partner working on justice reporting and accountability journalism.
• FAU Centre for Human Rights Erlangen Nuremberg (CHREN)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe CHREN is a specialized human rights center at FAU that collaborates with the Academy on research and educational activities.
• Rechtsanwaltskammer Nürnberg (Nuremberg Bar Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Nuremberg Bar Association is a local professional partner supporting the Academy's legal education activities.
• Universities Network for Children in Armed Conflict (UNETCHAC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNETCHAC is an academic network focused on children in armed conflict issues, contributing to specialized research and education.
• Zukunftsstiftung der Sparkasse NürnbergminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Zukunftsstiftung foundation is a local financial supporter of the Academy's activities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

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Emerging players

• UC Berkeley Human Rights Center: Academic human rights research and education center within UC Berkeley School of Law. It is a partner of the Academy on human rights research and education with overlapping expertise on international justice.

Direct peers

• Institute for International Criminal Investigations (IICI): Specialized institute focused on building investigative capacity for international crimes. It is a direct peer in ICL training and a listed capacity-building partner of the Academy.
• T.M.C. Asser Institute: The Hague-based research center specializing in international and European law. It is a direct functional peer and active collaborator with the Academy, jointly running the annual capacity-building program for African judicial officials on international and transnational crimes.
• Antonio Cassese Initiative: International criminal law training initiative focused on justice-sector capacity building. It is a direct peer in ICL practitioner training and collaborates with the Academy on Africa-focused programming alongside the Asser Institute.
• Wayamo Foundation: Berlin-based foundation promoting the rule of law and international criminal justice, particularly in Africa. It is a direct peer in ICL training delivery and a partner on investigative and prosecutorial workshops in Nigeria.
• Siracusa International Institute for Criminal Justice and Human Rights: Italy-based institute running intensive training programs for judges, prosecutors, and lawyers on international criminal law and human rights. It is a direct peer in ICL capacity building and a listed network partner of the Academy.

Regional players

• National School of Judges of Ukraine: Ukrainian judicial training institution collaborating with the Academy on training for Ukrainian judicial officials. It is a regional peer in ICL capacity building amid ongoing accountability efforts related to the conflict in Ukraine.
• Academy of Justice in Armenia: Judicial training institution in Armenia and a network partner of the Academy. It is a regional peer delivering ICL training within the Eastern European/Caucasus judicial ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• European University Institute (EUI): Intergovernmental postgraduate university and research institute in Florence. It is a broader incumbent in advanced legal scholarship and training, sharing an academic audience with the Academy's research and capacity-building programs.
• École nationale de la magistrature (ENM): France's national school for the judiciary. It is a broader incumbent in judicial training and a major partner of the Academy on francophone capacity-building programs.

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