What is the Jessup?

Jessup is the world's largest moot court competition, with participants from roughly 700 law schools in 100 countries and jurisdictions. 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.

Jessup 2024

The Jessup 2024 Problem concerns traitors and crooks, and raises issues related to the right to political expression, statelessness, the right to a nationality, and the scope of the United Nations Security Council's authority in the pacific settlement of disputes.

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White & Case International Rounds

Jessup 2024 Schedule

National and Friendly Rounds Schedule

White & Case International Rounds

Competition Materials

Jessup 2024 Problem with Corrections and Clarifications - Download as pdf or docx
Jessup 2024 Problem - Download as pdf or docx
Jessup 2024 Corrections and Clarifications - Download as pdf or docx

Jessup 2024 Research Sponsors