White & Case Jessup International Rounds

Saturday, March 29

(Columbia Foyer, Ballroom Level)

All Teams must check in at the ILSA Registration Desk during this period.

(Regency Foyer, Ballroom Level)

The Exhibition Fair will feature a number of exhibition tables providing information about different opportunities in the field of international law, including LL.M. programs, study abroad programs, international law membership organizations, law firms, and more.

(Regency Ballroom)

Team schedules and opponent Memorials will be distributed electronically after the conclusion of the Opening Ceremony.

(Congressional B, Lobby Level)

This event is for competition bailiffs only. ILSA administration will provide training and orientation to competition bailiffs to enable them to complete their duties during the week.

(Capitol AB, Lobby Level)

This event is for judges only. Judges are invited to a reception and orientation to meet one another in advance of the Preliminary Rounds.

Sunday, March 30

Monday, March 31

(Columbia B, Ballroom Level)

Get complex legal questions answered and complex legal documents created at the touch of a finger!

(Columbia B, Ballroom Level)

Get complex legal questions answered and complex legal documents created at the touch of a finger!

Tuesday, April 1

Wednesday, April 2

(Columbia B, Ballroom Level)

Get complex legal questions answered and complex legal documents created at the touch of a finger!

(Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st Street NW, Washington, DC 20037)

All participants are invited to find out which Teams will advance past the Preliminary Rounds. For Jessup Teams, Team advisors, judges, volunteers, ILSA Members, and all others. Casual attire.

Thursday, April 3

All are invited to attend the Round of 48 Run-Off Rounds, but space may be limited.

(Congressional CD)

Advancing Teams should attend to exercise the Pleading Option and receive their opponents’ Memorials.

All are invited to attend the Round of 32, but space may be limited.

All are invited to attend the Round of 32, but space may be limited.

(Regency Ballroom, Ballroom Level)

Join us for a reception where Memorial Awards as well as the Teams advancing to the Octo-Finals of the White & Case International Rounds will be announced, followed by a ceremonial coin toss and exchange of Memorials. For Jessup Teams, Team advisors, judges, volunteers, ILSA Members, and all others.

Friday, April 4

All are invited to attend the Octo-Final Rounds, but space may be limited.

(Congressional CD)

Advancing Teams should attend to exercise the Pleading Option and receive their opponents’ Memorials.

All are invited to attend the Quarter-Final Rounds, but space may be limited.

(Congressional CD)

Advancing Teams should attend to exercise the Pleading Option and receive their opponents’ Memorials

All are invited to attend the Semi-Final Rounds, but space may be limited.

(Capitol AB)

Join us for a reception immediately following the Semi-Final Rounds where the two Teams advancing to the World Championship of the White & Case International Rounds will be announced, followed by a ceremonial coin toss and exchange of Memorials. For Jessup Teams, Team advisors, judges, volunteers, ILSA Members, and all others.

(Regency Ballroom, Ballroom Level)

All are invited to attend and encouraged to come dressed in traditional national costume or other creative attire. White & Case will have a photo booth in the ballroom for pictures throughout the event.

Saturday, April 5

(Regency B/C/D, Ballroom Level)

The Authors of the Jessup 2025 Problem will preside over an open panel discussion for Teams to ask questions about the inspiration for and legal issues in the 2025 Problem. Coffee, tea, and light brunch fare will be provided.

(Regency Ballroom, Ballroom Level)

All are invited as the top-two Teams in the world deliver their oral arguments before an esteemed panel of judges.

(Regency Ballroom)

A night of music and dancing along with the presentation of Competition Awards. All are invited to attend. Semi-formal dress.