Legal Committee

Approximately 60 Delegations - Double Delegate
Topic A: Addressing Advancements in Gene Engineering
Topic B: Privacy in the Age of AI

The Legal Committee (also known as the Sixth Committee) serves as the primary forum within the United Nations for discussing international law. Delegates will examine how global legal frameworks evolve in response to rapidly emerging challenges, ranging from the ethical limits of new gene-editing technologies to the role of privacy in an era defined by artificial intelligence. As you debate, consider how to balance innovation, sovereignty, and the protection of rights across diverse legal systems. Your task is to craft solutions that uphold justice and strengthen the international rule of law in a world where both science and technology are evolving at a faster pace than legislation can keep up.

Dear Delegates, 

I would like to begin by congratulating you for joining us in this quite interesting and exciting challenge of taking part in the 6th Legal Committee of ILMUNC XLII! We are thrilled to have the opportunity to chair this committee, to listen to your innovative ideas, and, last but not least, to get to know you better. My name is Arwen Zhang, and as the chair of this committee, I look forward to guiding you through engaging and impactful discussions that explore various aspects of international peace and security. 

This Legal Committee focuses on topics related to advancements in gene engineering and privacy in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). With the wave of increasing advancements in past years, a collective international effort is more essential than ever before to develop regulations and standards in regards to ethical, social, political, and economical concerns. Both AI and gene engineering have become incredibly prevalent in our everyday lives, and we look forward to hearing your ideas on how to best regulate and address such activities. 

I am a sophomore in the Huntsman Program, studying Finance in the Wharton School of Business and International Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences, with an additional minor in Hispanic Studies. I’m from Columbus, Ohio, and went to Dublin Jerome High School, where I participated in my high school’s Model UN club. This will be my second conference that I have helped to plan with ILMUNC and hope that you all have an enriching and valuable experience! Outside of ILMUNC, I am a part of Penn Mock Trial, Wharton Women, and Penn International Impact Consulting. I’m interested in international law and business, especially in exploring economic development. I love swimming, reading, and exploring all Philly has to offer with my friends. 

We are all looking forward to working with you in the 6th Legal Committee. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions regarding the committee. 

Arwen Zhang 

Chair, 6th Legal Committee 

arwenz@wharton.upenn.edu