Now in its 51st year, the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition is the world's largest moot court competition, with participants from over 500 law schools in more than 80 countries. The competition is a simulation of a fictional dispute between countries before the International Court of Justice, the judicial organ of the United Nations. One team is allowed to participate from every eligible school. Teams prepare oral and written pleadings arguing both the applicant and respondent positions of the case.

Thousands of law students from around the world will work all year long on this season's Jessup Problem, which will address the right to self determination and the lawfulness of measures taken to protect the economic resources of a state. Most students must first compete in national and regional competitions (mostly held in January-March) to earn the right to advance to the White & Case International Rounds held every spring in Washington, D.C.

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Jessup 2010 - The Current Jessup Season

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Jessup 2011 - Next Season

The White & Case International Rounds for Jessup 2011 will be held March 20-26, 2011.

Jessup 2009 - Last Season

For information on the completed 2009 Jessup Season, including results from the Shearman & Sterling International Rounds, please go to the 2009 Jessup Results Page.

The 2009 season marked the 50th Anniversary of the Jessup Competition and culminated with a commemorative event on March 27, 2009 in Washington, D.C. For pictures and information about the event, please visit the 50th Anniversary Celebration Page.

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For information from prior competition years, please see the Jessup Online Archive.