Welcome Jessup Competitors! You should find all of the competition information you need on this page, but if you still have questions, please email [email protected]. We will update content regularly as more competition information becomes available.
Jessup Team Registration
Jessup 2025 Team Registration Deadline was 22 November 2024.
Official Schedule
National Rounds Schedule
Registration Fees
Rules
Basic Materials
Team Resources
White & Case International Rounds
FAQ
Promotional Materials
Updated 26 July 2024
| 26 July 2024 | RELEASE of Official Jessup Rules
National Rules Supplements will be posted as they become available.
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| 2 August 2024 | TEAM REGISTRATION OPENS |
| 16 September 2024 | ANTICIPATED RELEASE of the Jessup Problem |
| 30 September 2024 | Launch of Basic Materials
All Basic Materials will be posted to the ILSA’s website, and materials will be added from time to time over the course of the Jessup season. Teams are encouraged to continue checking the Basic Materials webpage for updates.
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| 15 October 2024 | DEADLINE for Requests from Teams for Corrections and Clarifications to the Jessup Problem
Requests must be submitted through the online form found on your Team’s Home Page.
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| 8 November 2024 | DEADLINE for Eligibility Inquiries
This is the last day on which individuals may request the Executive Office’s special permission to compete under Official Rule 2.4.
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| 18 November 2024 | ANTICIPATED RELEASE DATE of Corrections and Clarifications to the Jessup Problem |
| 22 November 2024 | DEADLINE for Registration
(Online Form and Payment) for all Teams.
DEADLINE for Submission of Team Roster This is the last day on which teams may submit the names of their team members and advisors.
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| 14 January 2025 | DEADLINE for Submission of Memorials
If a Team fails to submit its Applicant and Respondent Memorials by this day, the Team will be disqualified from the Competition. Memorials must be submitted to the Executive Office in accordance with the Official Rules. A National Supplement to the Official Rules may impose additional submission requirements. It is the responsibility of teams to understand the submission requirements of the Official Rules and of their National Rules Supplement, if any, which are posted on ILSA’s website.
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| January – March 2025 | NATIONAL & FRIENDLY ROUNDS
Teams from jurisdictions with more than one team registered must take part in Qualifying Rounds. National and Friendly Rounds may take place virtually or in-person. Advancing Teams will go on to compete in the White & Case International Rounds.
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| 29 March 2025 | WHITE & CASE INTERNATIONAL ROUNDS OPENING CEREMONY |
| 5 April 2025 | WHITE & CASE JESSUP CUP – WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH |
The dates for all Jessup 2025 National, Regional, and Friendly Rounds as well as Jessup Trainings will be updated on a rolling basis.
National, Regional, and Friendly Competitions without information will be updated on a rolling basis as details are finalized. Additional National or Friendly Rounds may be added over the course of several weeks based on Jessup Team registration. Questions can be sent to [email protected].
National, Regional, and Friendly Rounds
| Jurisdiction | Administrator | Dates | Format/Location | Rules Supplement | |
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Afghanistan | Ramin Mansoory | 24-26 Jan | Online | Rules Supplement |
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Argentina | Argentina Jessup Committee | 21-22 Feb | City Legislature of Buenos Aires / UCA | |
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Armenia | Madlen Mahlamyan | 8-9 Feb | Ramada Hotel, Yerevan | |
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Australia | Andrew Ray & Anthony Cassimatis | 4-8 Feb | Canberra | Rules Supplement |
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Azerbaijan | Mehri Guliyeva | 22-23 Feb | Azerbaijan Supreme Court | Rules Supplement |
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Bangladesh | K M Ashbarul Bari & Arifa Chowdhury | 6-8 Feb | American International University - Bangladesh (AUIB) | Rules Supplement |
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Belgium | Gaby Barnett | 8-9 Mar | ||
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Brazil | Thais Neves Website |
20-22 Feb | Instituto Brasileiro de Ensino, Desenvolvimento e Pesquisa (IDP) Brasilia - DF |
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Bulgaria | Kostadin Obretenov | 14-16 Feb | Supreme Court of Cassation of Bulgaria | |
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Cambodia | Committee of Cambodian Jessup Coaches | 22-23 Feb | ||
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Canada | Maggie MacDonald | 20-22 Feb | Ottawa Marriott Hotel Ottawa, ON |
Rules Supplement |
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Central Asia Friendly | Salim Yusupov | 15-17 Feb | American University of Central Asia Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan |
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Chile | Gustav Jacob | 27-31 Jan | ||
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China | Lijiang Zhu | 15-18 Feb | China University of Political Science and Law (CUPL) Beijing |
Rules Supplement |
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Chinese Taipei | Wendy Ho | 14-16 Feb | National Taipei University College of Law | Rules Supplement |
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Colombia | Camilo José Castro | 20-22 Feb | Universidad Externado de Colombia Bogota |
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Dominican Republic | Jose Luis Almanzar | Mar 12-14 | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Supreme Court of Justice of the Dominican Republic | |
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Egypt | Nada Hesham | 21-22 Feb | Shalakany Law Office 12 Maraashly Street Zamalek, Cairo |
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Ethiopia | Elias Nour | 1-2 Feb | Center for Law in Sustainable Development (CLiSD) St. Mary's University |
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European Friendly | Roxanna Nazari | 27 Feb-1 Mar | Offices of Uría Menéndez Madrid, Spain |
Rules Supplement |
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Finland | Roxanna Nazari | 27 Feb-1 Mar | Offices of Uría Menéndez Madrid, Spain |
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France | Elise Roussel & Damien Charlotin | 28 Feb-1 Mar | White & Case 19 Pl. Vendôme 75001 Paris |
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Georgia | Ana Jabauri | 2 Feb | ||
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Germany | Adrian Schildheuer | 19-22 Feb | University Leipzig | |
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Ghana | Abena Achiaa Otuo | 27-31 Jan | Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) | |
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Greece | Christos Zois | 1 Mar | Aristotle University Thessaloniki Law School | |
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Hong Kong China | Sakinah Sat | 2 Mar | ||
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Hungary | 21 Feb | HUN-REN Institute for Legal Studies | ||
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India | Bhavna Batra | 12-15 Feb | Amity Law School, Noida | Rules Supplement |
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Indonesia | Demi Narendra Soegandhi | Virtual Prelims 1-2 Feb In-Person Advanced Rounds 15 Feb |
Universitas Indonesia | Rules Supplement |
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Iran | Ali Masoudian | 13-14 Feb | Ronika Palace, Block D, Tehran | Rules Supplement |
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Iraq | Sherwan Fatah | 10-13 Feb | Erbil | Rules Supplement |
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Ireland | Naphtali Ukamwa & Inji Mammadli | 15 Feb | Law Society of Ireland | |
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Italy | Agnese Pizzola | 5-8 Feb | Universita degli Studi di Bologna | Rules Supplement |
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Jamaica | Marc Ramsay | 10 Mar | ||
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Japan | Dr. Shotaro Hamamoto | 14-16 Feb | Kyoto University | Rules Supplement |
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Kazakhstan | Salim Yusupov | 15-17 Feb | American University of Central Asia Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan |
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Kenya | Dominic Ndungu | 13-14 Feb | Strathmore Law School | |
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Kuwait | Hanna Abdullah Alebrahim | 12 Feb | Kuwait International Law School | |
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Kyrgyzstan | Salim Yusupov | 15-17 Feb | American University of Central Asia Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan |
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Latin American and Caribbean Friendly | Claudia Caceres & Jessica Zouetr | 10-16 Mar | Online | Rules Supplement |
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Malaysia | Fatimawati binti Ismail | 22-23 Feb | International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) | |
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Mexico | María José Buerba | 17-21 Feb | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mexico (Secretaría de Relaciones Exteriores) Av. Juarez 20, Colonia Centro Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06010 Ciudad de México, CDMX |
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Nepal | Ojaswee Bhattarai | 26-28 Feb | Kathmandu | |
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Netherlands | Pauline Melin | 30-31 Jan | Maastricht University Faculty of Law Bouillonstraat 1-3 6211 LH Maastricht |
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Nigeria | Prince Ulame & Ofure Efeovbokhan | 21-22 Feb | Online | |
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Pakistan | Fazeel Hyder Chohan | 30 Jan-2 Feb | Indus College of Law Hyderabad |
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Philippines | Enrique Dela Cruz | 28 Feb-2 Mar | University of Santo Tomas Manila |
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Poland | Joanna Polatynska | 10-13 Feb | Faculty of Law and Administration of University of Łódź | |
| RJT | Evgeniya Neverova | 3-9 Feb | MGIMO University Moscow |
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Romania | ILSA | 28 Mar | Washington, DC | |
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Saudi Arabia | Misbah Saboohi | 12-13 Feb | Prince Sultan University Riyadh |
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Sierra Leone | Karina Gbakie | 30-31 Jan | Fourah Bay College | Rules Supplement |
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South Africa | Roxanna Nazari | 13-15 Feb | University of the Western Cape | Rules Supplement |
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South Korea | Hyeyoung Lee | 14 Feb | Konkuk University, Law School Building | |
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Spain | Nour Yazbeck Moell | 18-20 Feb | Cuatrecasas Madrid office Calle de Almagro, 9, Chamberí, 28010 |
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Thailand | International Law Association of Thailand | 22 Feb | Srinakharinwirot University | |
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Tunisia | Meriem Agrebi | 20-22 Feb | Hotel Regency - Gammarth (Tunis) | |
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Türkiye | Tibet Seheri & Selin Ulger | 1-2 Mar | Istanbul Bilgi University | |
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Uganda | Brian Kiira | 17-18 Jan | Cavendish University School of Law | Rules Supplement |
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Ukraine | Anna Particha & Anastasiia Kyiashko | 31 Jan-2 Feb | Kyiv | Rules Supplement |
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United Arab Emirates | Ali Masoudian | 24-25 Feb | American University in the Emirates (AUE) | |
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United Kingdom | Andrew Holmes | 21-23 Feb | Lincoln's Inn, London | Rules Supplement |
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United States - East* | Jenny Englander | 26 Feb-2 Mar | Hilton Charlotte University Place Charlotte, NC |
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United States - West* | Dagmar Butte | 19-23 Feb | Hilton Portland Downtown Portland, OR |
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Uzbekistan | Salim Yusupov | 15-17 Feb | American University of Central Asia Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan |
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Vietnam | Michael Peil | 5-7 Feb | Online | |
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Zambia | Rapheka Andre Malunga | 7-9 Feb | Cavendish University | |
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Zimbabwe | Chiramba Nyasha | 7-9 Feb | University of Zimbabwe in Harare |
*Teams will be assigned to the East or West US National Rounds based on geography. We will announce where the ‘line’ is drawn once we have a sense of how many teams are registering and their geographic distribution. If your school requires earlier notice (for example for budgeting reasons), please contact ILSA at [email protected].
Jessup Trainings
| Training | Date | Location | Details |
| Latin American Jessup School | 11-16 Nov | Online | Click here to register Contact: [email protected] No Registration Fee All teams are welcome to register |
| UAE Jessup Moot Court Summer School 2024 | 18-20 Sept | American University in the Emirates, Dubai | Contact: Ali Masoudian |
| Schedule I – $1000 |
| United States |
| Schedule II – $750 |
| Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada*, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong China, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Macau China, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Qatar, Singapore, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom |
| Schedule III – $550 |
| Bulgaria, Chile, Chinese Taipei, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Türkiye |
| Schedule IV – $400 |
| Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Estonia, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Philippines, Russia |
| Schedule V – $250 |
| Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Georgia, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Lebanon, North Macedonia, Pakistan, Puerto Rico, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam |
| Schedule VI – $125 |
| All Others |
* Fees collected from Jessup Teams from Canada will be higher than indicated in this Schedule, as they will include fees pursuant to Official Rule 3.1(c) that are being collected by ILSA in the first instance. Thus, a portion of the total paid by Teams from Canada will be sent to the Canadian National Administrators to help defray the costs of organizing the Canadian National Rounds. In the case that a Team is seeking a refund, please consult our Official Refund Policy.
Rules
- Jessup 2025 Official Rules (pdf)
- Important Reminders & Summary of Changes to the Jessup 2025 Official Rules (pdf)
Rule Supplements
Rule Supplements will be posted on a rolling basis as they are approved.
List of Approved Acronyms as set out in Rule 5.17(b)
List of Approved Acronyms as set out in Rule 5.17(b)(i)
| (D)ARSIWA | (Draft) Articles on the Responsibility of States for Internationally Wrongful Acts |
| ACHPR | African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights |
| ACtHPR | African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights |
| AU | African Union |
| CJEU | Court of Justice of the European Union |
| ECHR | European Convention on Human Rights |
| ECtHR | European Court of Human Rights |
| ECJ | European Court of Justice |
| ECOSOC | United Nations Economic and Social Council |
| ECOWAS | Economic Community of West African States |
| EU | European Union |
| GATT | General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade |
| HRC | UN Human Rights Council |
| HRComm | UN Human Rights Committee |
| IACHR | Inter-American Commission of Human Rights |
| IACtHR | Inter-American Court of Human Rights |
| ICCPR | International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights |
| ICESCR | International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights |
| ICTY | International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia |
| ICJ | International Court of Justice |
| ICSID | International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes |
| ILC | International Law Commission |
| ILO | International Labour Organization |
| IMO | International Maritime Organization |
| ITLOS | International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea |
| NATO | North Atlantic Treaty Organization |
| NGO | Non-Governmental Organization |
| OAS | Organization of American States |
| OAU | Organisation of African Unity |
| PCA | Permanent Court of Arbitration |
| PCIJ | Permanent Court of International Justice |
| UDHR | Universal Declaration of Human Rights |
| UN | United Nations |
| UNESCO | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization |
| UNGA | United Nations General Assembly |
| UNHCR | United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees |
| UNSC | United Nations Security Council |
| VCCR | Vienna Convention on Consular Relations |
| VCDR | Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations |
| VCLT | Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties |
| WTO | World Trade Organization |
List of Approved Acronyms as set out in Rule 5.17(b)(ii)
| AIS | Ambrosian Institute of Science |
| EEZ | Exclusive Economic Zone |
| GDP | Gross Domestic Product |
| HRI | Human Rights International |
| ICPPED | International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance |
| ILSA | Implementing the Law for a Safer Ambrosia |
| IPCC | Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change |
| OCDP | Organization for Cooperation and Development in the Paine |
| UNCJISP | United Nations Convention on Jurisdictional Immunities of States and Their Property |
| UNCLOS | United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea |
| USD | United States Dollar |
Basic Materials
Updated 10 March 2025
These materials are intended to give teams a strong foundation with which to begin their research. Teams are not limited to these materials and are strongly encouraged to go beyond them in their research for the Jessup problem. ILSA may update this list on an ad hoc basis.
International Agreements
- Statute of the International Court of Justice
- United Nations Charter
- Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties
- ICCPR
- ICESCR
- UNCLOS
- United Nations Convention on Jurisdictional Immunities of States and Their Property – Updated 10 October
- International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance
ICJ and PCIJ Cases
- SS ‘Lotus’ (France v Turkey), Judgment, 7 September 1927
- Phosphates in Morocco (Italy v France) (Preliminary Objections), Judgement, 14 June 1938
- Colombian Peruvian asylum case (Colombia v. Peru), Judgment, November 20th, 1950
- Right of Passage over Indian Territory (Portugal v. India) (Merits), Judgment, 12 April 1960
- Arrest Warrant of 1I April 2000 (Democratic Republic of the Congo v. Belgium), Judgment, 14 February 2002
- Certain Property (Liechtenstein v Germany) (Preliminary Objections), Judgment, 10 February 2005
- Dispute regarding Navigational and Related Rights (Costa Rica v. Nicaragua), Judgment, 13 July 2009
- Jurisdictional Immunities of the State (Germany v. Italy, Greece intervening), Judgment, 3 February 2012
- Questions relating to the Obligation to Prosecute or Extradite (Belgium v. Senegal), Judgment, 20 July 2012
- Allegations of Genocide under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (Ukraine v. The Russian Federation) (Preliminary Objections), 2 February 2024
Other Courts and Adjudicative Bodies
- Aguilar-Amory and Royal Bank of Canada Claims (Great Britain v Costa Rica) (1923) I UNRIAA 375
- Regina v Bow Street Metropolitan Stipendiary Magistrate and others, ex parte Pinochet Ugarte (No. 3) [2000] 1 AC 147
- Zitha and Zitha v Mozambique, African Commission on Human and People’s Rights, Comm No. 361/08 (1 April 2011).
- The Determination of the Office of the Prosecutor on the Communication Received in Relation to Egypt’ (Press release, 8 May 2014) (ICC-OTP-20130508-PR1003)
Publicists
- Articles on Responsibility of States for Internationally Wrongful Acts (ARSIWA) (2001) with Commentary
- Fourth (Final) Report of the International Law Association, Recognition/Non-recognition in International Law (2018) – Updated 10 October
- ILC, Report of the International Law Commission (2022), UN doc A/77/10, draft articles on immunity of State officials from foreign criminal jurisdiction adopted on first reading with commentaries
- 2023 Report of the Study Group of the International Law Commission on “Sea-level rise in relation to international law”
- ILC, Conclusions on the Identification of Customary International Law (2018) and Commentary
- ILC, Conclusions on Subsequent Agreements and Subsequent Practice in Relation to the Interpretation of Treaties (2018) and Commentary
- Lagerwall and Hebert-Dolbec, Universal Jurisdiction, Max Planck Encyclopedia of International Procedural Law, July 2022
- Pavlopoulos, The Identity of Governments in International Law (OUP 2024) ch 4.
- Report of the International Law Association, International Law and Sea-Level Rise (2024)
- Tomuschat, Christian, ‘Article 36’, in Andreas Zimmermann, and others (eds), The Statute of the International Court of Justice: A Commentary, 3rd Edition, Oxford Commentaries on International Law (2019; online edn, Oxford Academic).
- Just added – Second Report on Immunity of State Officials from Foreign Criminal Jurisdiction by Claudio Grossman Guiloff, Special Rapporteur, A/CN.4/780
Coaching
This document is intended to assist team coaches, in particular new coaches, by setting out some “best practices” regarding coaching in the Jessup Competition.
General
This Introduction to International Law is a short document explaining the basic doctrines of international law. ILSA would like to acknowledge and thank Professor Robert Beckman of the Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore, who provided this document to ILSA for the benefit of Jessup teams and judges. Thanks are also owed to Dagmar Butte, ILSA Board Member, for helping Professor Beckman draft the Introduction.
The White & Case Jessup Guide is a student-focused “how-to” manual for the Jessup Competition. The Guide contains information on: working with the Compromis, researching international law, writing Memorials, devising oral pleadings, and using skills learned from the Jessup in your legal career. The guide also contains video clips demonstrating good oral advocacy techniques.
The 2015 CIICJ Guide to the Philip C. Jessup Moot Court Competition was written to offer students a general plan for competing in the Jessup. Published by the Chinese Initiative on International Criminal Justice (CIICJ), the guide was written and edited by a group of former competitors and academics. Among the competitors who contributed to this guide are past National Rounds winners, International Rounds winners, Best Oralist recipients,and Hardy C. Dillard Award recipients. Further contributors include academics, practicing international lawyers, team coaches and advisors, and long-time Friends of the Jessup.
Daniel Schwarcz from the University of Minnesota Law School gives advice on how Jessup Teams can use AI most effectively. Prof Schwarcz has written extensively about the intersection of AI and law.
A conversation with Julia Zeidan from Jus Mundi on how teams can use Artificial Intelligence as a tool during Jessup 2024.
Memorials
This 2023 panel features three experienced Jessup judges walking students through the tips and tricks needed to get the best scores on memorials.
The 2015 Memorial Writing Tips was created to offer students a roadmap towards writing their two memorials for the Jessup. This guide was written by a celebrated group of longtime Jessup judges, competitors, academics, practitioners, and other dedicated volunteers. We encourage students to read this document for a well-balanced approach to proper memorial writing.
This short video walks you through everything you need to know to avoid getting memorial penalties.
Citation Systems
The Official Jessup Rules require teams to identify their sources in their Memorials (written submissions). The Rules also require teams to use a citation form that provides a description of each authority that is adequate enough to allow a reasonable reader to identify and locate the authority in a publication of general circulation. The ILSA Executive Office recommends the following citation systems:
Oral Rounds
The Final Round of the International Rounds pits the top two teams in the world against each other after multiple matches in which they have honed their arguments to the most nuanced touch. These rounds are often highly instructive to teams who wish to learn how to best deliver an oral round. ILSA has made all final rounds since 2000 available for streaming on our YouTube page.
Hosted in 2023, this video brings together three veteran expert judges discussing the dos and don’ts of oral arguments.
The 2025 White & Case Jessup International Rounds will be held, in person, on 29 March - 5 April 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Washington, DC.
Hotel Information
Hyatt Regency Washington On Capitol Hill
400 New Jersey Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001
+1-202-737-1234
Schedule
All events will take place at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill unless otherwise indicated.
Teams should arrive no later than 15 minutes prior to the start of their scheduled matches.
Saturday, March 29 |
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| 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Team Registration
(Columbia Foyer, Ballroom Level) All Teams must check in at the ILSA Registration Desk during this period. |
| 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Exhibition Fair
(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. |
| 2:00 PM | Opening Ceremony & Orientation
(Regency Ballroom) Team schedules and opponent Memorials will be distributed electronically after the conclusion of the Opening Ceremony. |
| 5:00 PM | Bailiffs Orientation
(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. |
| 7:00 PM | Judge Orientation and Reception
(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 |
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| 9:00 AM | Preliminary Round 1 |
| 11:30 AM | Preliminary Round 2 |
| 2:00 PM | Preliminary Round 3 |
| 4:30 PM | Preliminary Round 4 |
| 7:00 PM | Preliminary Round 5 |
Monday, March 31 |
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| 9:00 AM | Preliminary Round 6 |
| 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM | Learning Lexis+ AI for Litigation Needs
(Columbia B, Ballroom Level) Get complex legal questions answered and complex legal documents created at the touch of a finger! |
| 11:30 AM | Preliminary Round 7 |
| 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM | Learning Lexis+ AI for Litigation Needs
(Columbia B, Ballroom Level) Get complex legal questions answered and complex legal documents created at the touch of a finger! |
| 2:00 PM | Preliminary Round 8 |
| 4:30 PM | Preliminary Round 9 |
| 7:00 PM | Preliminary Round 10 |
Tuesday, April 1 |
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| 9:00 AM | Preliminary Round 11 |
| 11:30 AM | Preliminary Round 12 |
| 2:00 PM | Preliminary Round 13 |
| 4:30 PM | Preliminary Round 14 |
| 7:00 PM | Preliminary Round 15 |
Wednesday, April 2 |
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| 9:00 AM | Preliminary Round 16 |
| 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM | Learning Lexis+ AI for Litigation Needs
(Columbia B, Ballroom Level) Get complex legal questions answered and complex legal documents created at the touch of a finger! |
| 11:30 AM | Preliminary Round 17 |
| 2:00 PM | Preliminary Round 18 |
| 4:30 PM | Preliminary Round 19 |
| 7:00 PM | Announcement Party
(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 |
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| 9:00 AM | Round of 48 Run Off Round
All are invited to attend the Round of 48 Run-Off Rounds, but space may be limited. |
| 11:30 AM | Pleading Option for Round of 32 Teams
(Congressional CD) Advancing Teams should attend to exercise the Pleading Option and receive their opponents’ Memorials. |
| 2:00 PM | Round of 32 1
All are invited to attend the Round of 32, but space may be limited. |
| 5:00 PM | Round of 32 2
All are invited to attend the Round of 32, but space may be limited. |
| 8:00 PM | King & Spalding Reception, Announcement of Memorial Awards and Octo-Finalists
(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 |
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| 9:00 AM | Octo-Final Rounds
All are invited to attend the Octo-Final Rounds, but space may be limited. |
| 11:30 AM | Pleading Option for Quarter-Final Teams
(Congressional CD) Advancing Teams should attend to exercise the Pleading Option and receive their opponents’ Memorials. |
| 12:00 PM | Quarter-Final Rounds
All are invited to attend the Quarter-Final Rounds, but space may be limited. |
| 2:00 PM | Pleading Option for Semi-Final Teams
(Congressional CD) Advancing Teams should attend to exercise the Pleading Option and receive their opponents’ Memorials |
| 3:00 PM | Semi-Final Rounds
All are invited to attend the Semi-Final Rounds, but space may be limited. |
| 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | White & Case Jessup Competitors Reception
(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. |
| 9:00 PM | Go-National Ball
(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 |
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| 11:00 AM | Discussion with the Jessup 2025 Problem Authors, sponsored by the Indiana University Maurer School of Law
(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. |
| 2:00 PM | White & Case Jessup World Championship Round
(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. |
| 8:00 PM | Final Gala and Announcement of Awards
(Regency Ballroom) A night of music and dancing along with the presentation of Competition Awards. All are invited to attend. Semi-formal dress. |
Schedule
| Saturday, March 29 | |
| 10:00 AM | Team Registration |
| 10:00 AM | Orientation Fair |
| 2:00 PM | Team Orientation |
| Sunday, March 30 | |
| 9:00 AM | Preliminary Round 1 |
| 11:30 AM | Preliminary Round 2 |
| 2:00 PM | Preliminary Round 3 |
| 4:30 PM | Preliminary Round 4 |
| 7:00 PM | Preliminary Round 5 |
| Saturday, March 31 | |
| 9:00 AM | Preliminary Round 6 |
| 11:30 AM | Preliminary Round 7 |
| 2:00 PM | Preliminary Round 8 |
| 4:30 PM | Preliminary Round 9 |
| 7:00 PM | Preliminary Round 10 |
| Tuesday, April 1 | |
| 9:00 AM | Preliminary Round 11 |
| 11:30 AM | Preliminary Round 12 |
| 2:00 PM | Preliminary Round 13 |
| 4:30 PM | Preliminary Round 14 |
| 7:00 PM | Preliminary Round 15 |
| Wednesday, April 2 | |
| 9:00 AM | Preliminary Round 16 |
| 11:30 AM | Preliminary Round 17 |
| 2:00 PM | Preliminary Round 18 |
| 4:30 PM | Preliminary Round 19 |
| 7:00 PM | Announcement Event |
| 8:00 PM | Round of 48 Coin Toss |
| Thursday, April 3 | |
| 9:00 AM | Round of 48 Run Off |
| 11:30 AM | Round of 32 Coin Toss |
| 2:00 PM | Round of 32 1 |
| 5:00 PM | Round of 32 2 |
| 8:00 PM | K&S Reception, Octo-Finals Announcement / Memorial Awards Announcement |
| 9:00 PM | Coin Toss for Octo-Final Teams |
| Friday, April 4 | |
| 9:00 AM | Octo-Final Rounds |
| 11:30 AM | Coin Toss for Quarter Finals |
| 12:00 PM | Quarter-Final Rounds |
| 2:00 PM | Coin Toss for Semi-Finals |
| 3:00 PM | Semi-Final Rounds |
| 5:30 PM | White & Case Reception, Championship Round Announcement, and Final Coin Toss |
| 9:00 PM | Go-National Dress Ball and Spirit of the Jessup Award |
| Saturday, April 5 | |
| 11:00 AM | Compromis Author Discussion |
| 2:00 PM | Final Round |
| 8:00 PM | Awards Ceremony and Final Gala |
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Last updated 2 October 2024
- I. GENERAL INFORMATION
- II. THE JESSUP COMPETITION AND ILSA
- III. ELIGIBILITY AND PARTICIPATION
- IV: REGISTERING FOR THE JESSUP COMPETITION
- V. COMPETITION FORMAT
- VI. PREPARING FOR THE COMPETITION
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
What is the Jessup Competition?
The Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition is an advocacy competition for law students. Teams of law students compete against one another through the presentation of oral and written pleadings to address timely issues of public international law in the context of a hypothetical legal dispute between nations. The Compromis, or Problem, is the springboard for the Jessup Competition. Written by leading scholars of international law, the Problem is a compilation of agreed upon facts about the dispute that is submitted for adjudication to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the primary judicial organ of the United Nations. After the Problem is released, students begin researching and preparing arguments for both sides of the dispute, drafting and editing written pleadings, called “memorials,” and practicing oral presentations. Each team prepares two written memorials and two 45-minute oral presentations, one for each party to the dispute (the “Applicant” and the “Respondent”). Teams argue alternately as Applicant and Respondent against competing teams before a panel of judges, simulating a proceeding before the International Court of Justice.
How does the Jessup Competition compare to other moot court competitions?
The Jessup Competition is the world’s largest moot court competition. It is also the oldest moot court competition dedicated to international law. The Jessup is noteworthy because it is open to law schools all over the world.
Who was Philip C. Jessup?
The Jessup Competition is named after Philip C. Jessup, the United States representative to the International Court of Justice, who was elected by the United Nations to serve a nine-year term in 1961. Judge Jessup had a long and distinguished academic, judicial, and diplomatic career. He practiced law and taught at several American universities until 1961. Jessup was an assistant to Elihu Root during the 1929 Conference of Jurists on the Permanent Court of International Justice. He attended both the Bretton Woods and San Francisco Conferences, and played a key role in the formation of the International Law Commission.
What is the International Court of Justice?
The International Court of Justice, also known as the “ICJ” or “World Court,” is the primary judicial organ of the United Nations. The ICJ was established under the Charter of the United Nations in 1945 to succeed the Permanent Court of International Justice, or PCIJ. The ICJ adjudicates contentious cases between States and provides advisory opinions to legal questions submitted by authorized organs of the United Nations and specialized agencies. The competence, composition, and functions of the ICJ are governed by the Statute of the International Court of Justice. The Court is composed of 15 judges, each elected by the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council to serve a term of nine years. The seat of the Court is at the Peace Place in The Hague, The Netherlands.
When will the Problem be released?
The Problem is released in September every year. The specific release date of the Problem for the current season can be found in the Official Schedule.
When is the deadline for submitting Memorials?
Memorials must be submitted by the memorial submission deadline indicated in the Official Schedule. Memorials must be submitted to the ILSA Executive Office by uploading them through the Team Homepage in accordance with the Official Rules, which are released each August. Additional submission requirements and earlier deadlines may be imposed by a Supplement to the Official Rules. It is the responsibility of teams to know the submission requirements of their Rules Supplement, if any, which are posted on ILSA’s website.
How do I start a new Jessup Team at my school?
Before beginning the process of starting a new team, you should check to make sure that your school does not already have a Jessup Team. Each school may only enter one team in the Competition. Once you have verified that your school does not already have a Jessup Team, we recommend that you seek the advice of faculty members at your school who teach international law or who may be familiar with the Jessup Competition. Faculty advisors are useful because they can mobilize the resources of the school to support your team. Many Jessup teams receive funding, advisory support, and academic credit from their schools.
Your next step is to introduce the Competition to other students who may be interested in participating on a Jessup Team. Once the members of the team are organized, the last step is to contact the ILSA Executive Office at [email protected] to register your team. ILSA recommends that new teams read the White & Case Jessup Guide, a student-focused guide to working with the Jessup Problem, researching international law, writing memorials, and presenting oral arguments.
II. THE JESSUP COMPETITION AND ILSA
What is the relationship between the Jessup Competition and ILSA?
The ILSA Executive Office is responsible for the global administration of the Jessup Competition. The ILSA Executive Office appoints Administrators to run Qualifying Rounds in their country. The ILSA Executive Director is the final arbiter in the implementation and interpretation of the Official Rules and Supplements to the Official Rules.
Can I connect with ILSA and the Jessup Competition on social media?
Yes, we encourage everyone to connect with us on social media. Be the first to hear about competition news and updates. Share your pictures from the Jessup Competition and connect with other competitors. For frequent updates on the Jessup Competition, please follow us on social media:
You can also watch our videos on YouTube.
III. ELIGIBILITY AND PARTICIPATION
Which schools are eligible to participate in the Jessup Competition?
Any law school, law faculty, or institution with a degree program in international law is eligible to participate in the Competition. Each school may only enter one team to compete, unless the Executive Office determines that extenuating circumstances justify the participation of multiple teams from a single school. Please see the Official Rules, which are released each August, for more detailed information regarding eligibility.
Which students are eligible to participate on a Jessup Team?
Students pursuing a law degree or a degree related to international law at an eligible school may compete on behalf of that school so long as they are enrolled at least part-time and have not engaged in the practice of law after graduating from another law degree program. Some students must also obtain the ILSA Executive Office’s written permission to participate if the Official Rules so require. Please review the Official Rules, which are released each August, for detailed information regarding team member eligibility.
Can a school have more than one Jessup Team?
Generally, no. Each school may only enter one Jessup Team in the Competition. In extenuating circumstances, a school or a tournament Administrator may petition the ILSA Executive Office to allow multiple teams from a single school to compete. For more information, please see the Official Rules, which are released each August.
How are Team Members selected for a school’s Jessup Team?
A school may determine its own method for choosing the members of its Jessup Team. A school may hold an intramural competition to determine the members of the school’s Jessup Team. However, the current Competition Problem may NOT be used in an intramural competition unless the written approval of the ILSA Executive Director has been obtained. For more information, please see the Official Rules, which are released each August.
How many students may participate on each Jessup Team?
Each Jessup Team may have a maximum of five (5) team members. A Jessup Team may choose to have less than five (5) team members, but must have at least two (2) team members to constitute a team. No more than five (5) individuals may contribute to the work product of the team over the course of the competition year. For more information, please see the Official Rules, which are released each August.
Who may be a team advisor, coach, or faculty advisor?
A team advisor is anyone who is responsible for organizing, advising, or training a Jessup Team, such as coaches and faculty advisors. Anyone may act as a team advisor, including professors, lawyers, graduate students, and former Jessup Competitors. Team advisors are allowed to provide general advice and instruction regarding the basic principles of international law to provided overall guidance, but they are prohibited from doing any work for the team such as drafting specific legal arguments. Jessup Teams are not required to have a team advisor, and as a general rule a team should not have more team advisors than necessary to adequately prepare them for fair competition. For more information, please see the Official Rules, which are released each August.
IV: REGISTERING FOR THE JESSUP COMPETITION
How can my Team register for the Jessup Competition?
To register for the Jessup Competition, a representative from your team (a team member, team advisor, or official team contact) must do the following:
1. Complete the online Jessup Registration Form, which will be available each year at ilsa.org, by the deadline specified in the Official Schedule.
2. Complete payment of the Registration Fee by the deadline specified in the Official Schedule.
3. Register all individual team members by the deadline specified in the Official Schedule.
4. Teams that compete in a Qualifying Tournament must be sure to comply with the separate registration requirements of the Administrator of their Qualifying Tournament, if any. Please check the Rules tab on the Competitors Page periodically to see if a Rules Supplement has been posted for your country.
What is the deadline for Team Registration?
All registration deadlines can be found in the Official Schedule, including deadlines for team rosters, waiver applications, eligibility inquiries, and special permission requests.
How do I know that my Team’s Jessup registration form has been properly received?
As soon as you submit your online Jessup registration form, you should receive an email detailing instructions for logging in to your team homepage. Once you log in, please click on “Pay Now” at the top of the page. You will be directed to a page prompting you to pay using a Credit Card, Check, or Wire Transfer.
How do I know that my Team’s registration fee has been properly received?
Once the payment of your registration fee has been received and processed by the ILSA Executive Office, you will be able to generate a receipt by clicking the “Generate Receipt” button at the top of the page. Your payment status will also be displayed at the top of your Team Homepage.
How much is the registration fee?
The registration fee amount varies by country. You can see a list of Registration Fees here.
What currency should I use to pay the registration fee?
The registration fee must be paid in US Dollars (USD).
What form of payment should I use to pay the registration fee?
Our preferred form of payment would be with credit card, through your Team Homepage. We accept Visa, Master Card, or American Express only. Other acceptable forms of payment include a check or money order from a United States bank, or a wire transfer.
How do Teams finance the cost of registration?
Each team is responsible for funding the cost of registration. Teams that have limited financial resources may apply for a waiver or discount of the registration fee by submitting a completed Fee Waiver application form found at the bottom of the Team Homepage by the deadline indicated in the Official Schedule.
How do I make changes to my Team’s registration information, including adding or changing team members?
Once team members have been registered through the Team Homepage, changes cannot be made by the Team. To request a change to any team information, please email your request along with reasonable explanation for the change to [email protected]
How do I register a new team member or substitute a team member?
Team members are registered under the “Profile” link on your Team Homepage. Team members cannot be changed by a Team once registered. To request a substitution, send an email to [email protected], making sure to include explanation of the circumstances justifying the substitution.
When do Teams receive their team numbers?
Teams receive their team numbers once the online registration form has been submitted AND the registration fee has been paid in full. Your team number will be included on the receipt confirming payment of the registration fee and will be displayed on your Team Homepage.
V. COMPETITION FORMAT
What is the schedule for the Jessup Competition?
The you can view the Official Schedule for the Jessup Competition online. Schools may register for the Jessup Competition up until the Registration Deadline listed in the Official Schedule. The competition season officially begins in September, when the Jessup Competition Problem (the Compromis) is released. Each team’s written pleadings (memorials) must be submitted to the ILSA Executive Office by the deadline indicated in the Official Schedule (usually the first week of January), or earlier if required by an applicable Rules Supplement. Most countries with more than one registered Jessup team hold Qualifying Rounds in January through March. The team or teams representing each country travel to Washington, D.C. to compete in the White & Case International Rounds in March or April of each year.
What is the official language of the Jessup Competition?
The official language of the Jessup Competition is English. All memorials and oral pleadings must be in English, except under the following circumstances:
Memorials: A team may write and submit its memorials for a Qualifying Round in a language other than English only if permitted by that Qualifying Round’s Rules Supplement. A team that submits its memorials in a language other than English and advances to the White & Case International Rounds must translate its memorials into English and submit them to the ILSA Executive Office by the deadline indicated in the Official Rules, which are released each August.
Oral Rounds: A team may present its oral pleadings for a Qualifying Round in a language other than English only if permitted by that Qualifying Round’s Rules Supplement. A team that wishes to present its oral pleadings in a language other than English at the White & Case International Rounds must inform the ILSA Executive Office by the deadline indicated in the Official Rules, which are released each August, and must arrange and pay for an interpreter to translate their oral pleadings into English.
What are the different levels of the Jessup Competition?
The Jessup Competition consists of two levels: (1) the Qualifying Rounds, and (2) the White & Case International Rounds.
1. Qualifying Rounds: If more than one team registers for the Jessup Competition from the same country, the ILSA Executive Office will notify each team that a Qualifying Round will be held to determine which team(s) will represent the country at the White & Case International Rounds. The Executive Office will also appoint a National Administrator to organize the Qualifying Round. The Administrator may create a Rules Supplement to the Jessup Official Rules that will regulate the Qualifying Tournament. Each team participating in a Qualifying Tournament will participate in four preliminary oral rounds, arguing twice as Applicant and twice as Respondent. However, if four (4) or fewer teams are participating in a Qualifying Round, the ILSA Executive Office may allow each team to participate in less than four preliminary oral rounds. For more information, please see the Official Rules.
2. International Rounds: The highest level of the Jessup Competition is the White & Case International Rounds, held each year in Washington, D.C. The White & Case International Rounds includes Preliminary Rounds, Advanced Rounds, and the World Championship Round. During the Preliminary Rounds, each team will compete in four (4) oral rounds, pleading twice as Applicant and twice as Respondent. The White & Case International Rounds last one week. For more information, please see the Official Rules on ILSA’s website.
What is a Qualifying Round?
When more than one team from a single country registers for the Jessup Competition, a Qualifying Round will be organized to determine which team or teams will represent that country at the White & Case International Rounds. Qualifying Rounds are organized by a National Administrator, appointed by the ILSA Executive Office. The Administrator may develop a Rules Supplement to the Jessup Official Rules that will regulate the Qualifying Round. For more information, please see the Official Rules.
How many Oral Rounds will my Jessup Team compete in during a Qualifying Round?
Each team participating in a Qualifying Round will participate in four preliminary oral rounds, pleading twice as Applicant and twice as Respondent. However, if four (4) or fewer teams are participating in a Qualifying Round, the ILSA Executive Office may allow each team to participate in less than four preliminary oral rounds. If there are any Advanced Rounds in the Tournament, and your team advances, it will compete in one (1) additional oral round each time it advances, pleading as either Applicant or Respondent as determined before each Advanced Round. The Advanced Rounds in a Qualifying Tournament may include Quarter-Final, Semi-Final, and Championship Rounds, depending upon the number of teams competing in the Tournament and subject to the Administrator’s discretion. For more information, please see the Official Rules.
Does my jurisdiction have a Qualifying Round?
The list of jurisdictions that hold Qualifying Rounds varies from year to year. Currently, approximately 50 participating jurisdictions hold Qualifying Rounds. Jurisdictions that have consistently held Qualifying Rounds in recent years include: Argentina; Armenia; Australia; Belgium; Brazil; Canada; Chile; China; Chinese Taipei; Colombia; the Czech Republic; Ethiopia; France; Germany; Ghana; Greece; Hong Kong, China; Hungary; India; Indonesia; Ireland; Israel; Italy; Japan; Kazakhstan; Malaysia; Mexico; the Netherlands; Nigeria; Philippines; Poland; Romania; Russia; South Africa; South Korea; Sri Lanka; Turkey; Ukraine; the United Kingdom; and the United States. If you are unsure whether your jurisdiction will hold a Qualifying Round, please consult the National Round Schedule or email [email protected].
How many teams from each Qualifying Round advance to the International Rounds?
A: Each Qualifying Round may advance at least one team to the White & Case International Rounds of the Competition for every eight teams that participate in its Qualifying Round. Therefore, if twenty teams compete in a Qualifying Round, at least two teams may advance to the White & Case International Rounds. Beyond this minimum threshold, the ILSA Executive Director will determine the exact number of teams that will advance to the White & Case International Rounds and the manner in which they are chosen.
How many oral rounds will my Jessup Team compete in during the International Rounds?
If your Team advances to the International Rounds, it will compete in four preliminary oral rounds, pleading twice as Applicant and twice as Respondent. If your Team advances to the Advanced Rounds, it will compete in one additional oral round each time it advances, pleading as either Applicant or Respondent as determined before each Advanced Round. The Advanced Rounds consist of Run-off Rounds (round of 32), Octo-Finals, Quarter-Finals, Semi-Finals, and the World Championship Rounds. For more information, please see the Official Rules.
VI. PREPARING FOR THE COMPETITION
What resources are available to assist my Jessup Team with researching and writing our memorials?
ILSA offers two batches of “basic materials” to help teams research the Competition Problem. These materials are available to all teams participating in the competition and may be accessed on the Competitors Page. These basic materials provide a good overview of resources, topics, and arguments that should not be overlooked. Competitive teams will want to conduct additional research. For release dates of the basic materials, please refer to the Official Schedule. In addition, the Competitors Page lists a variety of other research tools and sources. Finally, ILSA also recommends that teams read the White & Case Jessup Guide.
What is the best way to prepare for the Oral Rounds of the Competition?
Most teams prepare for their Oral Rounds by holding practice rounds where one team member presents his or her oral pleadings while the other team member(s) serve as Judges. Some teams also invite professors and legal practitioners to attend their practice rounds as guest Judges. Many teams watch videos from the World Championship Round of past International Rounds. These videos allow students to observe the general procedure and set-up of the mooting process, the types of questions asked by judges, and the speaking style of past winners. For an example of what mooting looks like in action, please see video of previous years’ Final Rounds on ILSA’s YouTube Channel.
How and when do Jessup Teams get passwords to research databases such as Jus Mundi, Oxford University Press, LexisNexis, and HeinOnline?
Following the release of the Jessup Problem and once a Jessup Team has paid their registration fee, they will be eligible to receive research passwords. Teams will be contacted by the ILSA Executive Office via email with instructions on how to access that various research platforms made available to competitors.
How do teams finance the cost of traveling to the International Rounds?
Each team is responsible for funding the expenses associated with attending the White & Case International Rounds, including all transportation costs, hotel accommodations, and meals while in Washington, D.C. Many teams fundraise by asking their school, local and regional companies, law firms, government agencies, and educational foundations to contribute monetary and other resources. The ILSA Executive Office will provide a letter of support to potential sponsors identified by Jessup Teams. To obtain a letter of support, please contact the ILSA Executive Office at [email protected].
Does ILSA assist team members, coaches or judges in obtaining visas to attend the International Rounds in Washington, D.C.?
ILSA will prepare a letter of invitation for those who need a visa to attend the week-long White & Case International Rounds in Washington, D.C. ILSA will provide letters only to those who are officially involved with the Competition. Individuals who wish to obtain a letter of invitation must submit their Jessup affiliation details, passport information, and school name in a timely manner to the ILSA Executive Office at [email protected]. If an individual qualifies for a letter of invitation, ILSA will send the letter of support to the applicant. The applicant is responsible for submitting the letter of support to the appropriate officials and completing the visa application process.
What should my Team do to reserve a hotel at the International Rounds?
Jessup teams may stay anywhere they like in Washington, D.C. Most teams stay at a hotel or youth hostel. Some teams stay with friends or family. Other teams make accommodation arrangements through their local embassies. The ILSA Executive Office reserves a block of rooms at the competition venue. The ILSA Executive Office will send instructions for making reservations to all teams advancing to the White & Case International Rounds. Please note that there are a limited number of rooms, and all reservations are on a first-come, first-serve basis. If a team is not able to make reservations at one of these two hotels, teams must find other accommodations on their own. It is important that each advancing team make its reservations as soon as possible. The spring is a popular tourist season in Washington, D.C., and hotel rooms fill up quickly. Please contact [email protected] with questions about hotel arrangements at the White & Case International Rounds.
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