Author: Chris Bonnez

ILSA is proud to announce the 2022 Baxter Award winners.

This Award is named in honor of the late Richard Baxter, who served as Judge of the International Court of Justice, and who was an eminent and pioneering scholar of International Law. Continue reading “Jessup 2022 Baxter Award Winners Announced” →

ILSA is proud to announce the topics for the Jessup 2023 Competition. The Jessup 2023 problem will address the interpretation of a peace treaty, deadly attacks in allegedly occupied territory, unilateral economic sanctions, and the legal consequences of failing to dispose of hazardous waste properly. Continue reading “Jessup 2023 Topics Announced” →

As longtime Jessup Judges Room Coordinator, Rusty Dalferes relished the fact that the Jessup Competition brings together people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. In honor of Rusty’s longtime commitment to the Jessup Competition and the global community of judges, ILSA has established a fund in his memory. Continue reading “Rusty Dalferes Memorial Fund” →

5/1/1974 - 5/11/2022

Last week the Jessup family unexpectedly lost one of its most cherished members. Rusty Dalferes was a kind, intelligent, hilarious, and warm-hearted person who treated everyone he met with unreserved friendliness. Upon entering the Judges Room at the International Rounds any time in the last two decades you saw his huge smile and heard his resonant laughter.

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The annual Hardy C. Dillard awards are named in honor of the late Judge Dillard of the International Court of Justice, who was a longtime supporter of the Jessup Competition.

The Award is presented to Teams for excellence in Memorial writing by comparing top Memorials across participating jurisdictions. Memorials of the Teams scoring the highest at Qualifying Rounds, and Memorials of the Teams scoring in the top 20 at the White & Case International Rounds are considered for the Award. Continue reading “Jessup 2022 Dillard Award Winners Announced” →

We are excited to announce that Michael Peil has been appointed to serve as Executive Director of the International Law Students Association (ILSA). Continue reading “Michael Peil Joins ILSA as Executive Director” →

Harvard University (USA) defeated Singapore Management University (Singapore) to win the Jessup Cup at the 2022 White & Case International Rounds. Continue reading “Harvard University wins Jessup 2022!” →

Support Ukraine: Donate to Relief Organizations
Many in the Jessup community have asked what they can do to support Ukraine. In response, ILSA would like to share a list of organizations actively responding to the crisis. This list is intended as guidance only. We do not endorse any of the organizations listed, nor is this an implied appeal for donations. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of relevant organizations. Continue reading “Support for Ukraine” →