World Junior Diplomats Society is AN EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP CLUB FOR STUDENTS AGED 10 TO 18 SPECIALIZING IN JUNIOR DIPLOMACY & INTERNATIONAL LAW WE PROVIDE OUR SELECT MEMBERS WITH UNPARALLELED ACCESS TO PREMIER COMPETITIONS GLOBAL CAMPS AND A HIGH-LEVEL NETWORK OF ASPIRING DIPLOMATS WJDS IS DEDICATED TO FOSTERING AN ELITE COMMUNITY WHERE FUTURE GLOBAL LEADERS CULTIVATE THEIR INFLUENCE AND BUILD STRATEGIC INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS
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WORLD JUNIOR DIPLOMATS SOCIETY
HONORARY MEMBERSHIP
Honorary Members support the Association’s mission by lending credibility, public-interest alignment, and expert guidance
Your experience and perspective would be highly valuable in strengthening the educational quality, credibility, and public-interest nature of our programs, including future international competitions and leadership camps
JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP
Junior Members (ages 10–under 18) at the heart of WJDS by actively participating in our programs—including competitions and camps—while contributing ideas, sharing their perspectives, and engaging in community gatherings that strengthen the learning experience, peer network, and youth-led culture of our society
Your ideas and involvement help us build stronger programs—with greater educational quality, credibility, and public-interest impact—including future international competitions and leadership camps
REGULAR MEMBERHSIP
Regular Members are the hands-on builders of WJDS—serving on the General Meeting to approve our Bylaws, shape the Association’s direction, and vote on key agenda items—while also playing a pivotal role in our program R&D and operations
Your expertise and guidance would also be highly valuable in strengthening the educational quality, credibility, and public-interest nature of our programs, including future international competitions and leadership camps
Frequently Asked Questions
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WJDS welcomes three member groups:
Honorary Members, Regular Members, and Junior Members (ages 10–under 18)
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Article 5 (Classification and Eligibility of Members)
The members of this organization shall be individuals or institutions that support the organization’s purpose, regardless of nationality (including Korean nationals and foreign nationals worldwide), and shall be classified as follows:
① Regular Members:
Experts, legal professionals, etc. in diplomacy and international law, international politics, education or related fields whose membership is approved
② Junior Members:
Students aged 10 or older and 18 or younger whose membership is approved
③ Honorary Members:
Individuals or institutions that have contributed to the organization’s purpose, such as embassies, central or local governments, and public institutions
Junior Members must submit a consent form from a guardian (legal representative) when applying for membership
All members shall comply with the organization’s bylaws and all related rules and regulations and shall act to achieve the organization’s purpose
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Honorary Members and Junior Members are fee-waived, while Regular Members may have annual dues depending on the Bylaws and Board resolutions
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Official Recognition & Prestige:
Your name, title (or organization) may be listed as an Honorary Member on WJDS’s website and key event materials, strengthening public credibility—only if you consent
Priority Invitation to Signature Events:
Receive priority invitations to major WJDS events (World Junior International Law Mock Trial Competition, Global Leadership Camps) and VIP guest access when available
Curated Updates & Briefings:
Get concise briefings on program outcomes, judging frameworks, and impact highlights—useful for staying informed without spending time on operations
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Hands-on International Law & Diplomacy Experience:
Work through real international issues—from identifying key disputes to building arguments and delivering advocacy—so you can think like a future diplomats, international legal professionals
Global Communication Skills:
Build persuasive speaking and writing skills through English presentations, debates, and team collaboration, strengthening your logic and delivery
Portfolio & Growth Record:
Produce tangible outputs—research notes, written submissions, briefs, and oral advocacy scripts—that you can use for your academic and career portfolio
Feedback & Mentoring:
Receive judging, coaching feedback that shows you exactly what to improve and how, helping you grow faster and more confidently
Peer Network:
Connect with like-minded peers in South Korea and abroad and build a strong junior global network around shared goals
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Official Role & Reference (upon request):
If you wish, your role within WJDS (Advisor, Research Contributor, Judge Panel Reviewer) can be formally stated and used in official introductions or professional profiles
Opportunities to Serve as a Judge, Advisor (optional):
If you are interested, you may have opportunities to participate as a judge, mentor, or guest speaker for competitions and camps (roles and timing are fully optional and based on availability)
Co-Developing Education & Evaluation Frameworks:
Hands-on experience designing judging criteria and evaluation frameworks can be recognized as high-level practical expertise in education, international law and diplomacy-related fields
Acknowledgement of Your Contribution:
We can publicly acknowledge your contributions on key event pages and reports (or keep them private if you prefer), supporting both credibility and professional visibility