Jessup Judges
The Jessup Competition is judged by an elite corps of volunteer attorneys. Judges are needed at all levels of the Competition (National, Friendly, and International) to evaluate and score the written and oral pleadings of the competitors. In most jurisdictions, study or practice in the field of international law, or prior experience in the Jessup Competition, is preferred, but not required.
Feel free to email [email protected] with any questions.
Judge Registration
If you have previously registered to judge other editions of the Jessup, you do not need to create a new account. However, you may wish to update your profile on your Judge Homepage if any significant changes have occurred. If you are new to judging the Jessup, then you will need to create a new account.
If you are interested in judging Jessup 2026, you will be able to indicate your preferences beginning in fall 2025 on your judging homepage.
If you register your preferences for judging National and Friendly Rounds, we will share your contact information with the National Administrators in the locations in which you indicated your interest in judging. The National Administrators will be communicating with and scheduling judges for National Rounds. The most up-to-date information about National Rounds including dates, locations, and National Administrator email addresses can be found on our National and Friendly Rounds page. If you have questions about a specific National Round, we encourage you to contact the National or Friendly Administrator in the first instance. However, you can also email [email protected] with questions or concerns.
Competition Materials
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National and Qualifying Rounds Schedule
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The dates for all Jessup 2026 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 and Friendly Rounds
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Jessup Trainings
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2026 White & Case International Rounds
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Judging White & Case International Rounds
White & Case International Rounds judges invited by the ILSA Executive Office and are generally referred by National and Friendly Round Administrators. If you would like to judge the White & Case International Rounds, you are encouraged to judge National and Friendly Rounds and seek a referral from the Administrator. Please note that ILSA receives substantially more requests to judge at the White & Case International Rounds than we are able to accommodate.
Dates and Location
The 2026 White & Case Jessup International Rounds will be held 28 March to 4 April 2026, in person 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
About Washington DC
Home to more than 6 million people, the Washington, D.C. area boasts world-class museums, restaurants, theaters, concerts, sporting events, and more, as well as being the capital of the United States of America. Whatever your interests may be, you can find something fun to do in Washington. The links below will help you navigate the capital city during your free time.
Resources and Guides for Judges
Below are helpful resources and guides for both returning and new judges. The materials are divided based on resources for oral rounds scoring and grading of the written memorial submissions.
Basic Materials
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While not required, some judges may find it helpful to review the basic research materials before judging.
Basic materials will be released October 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.
Advice for Judges on Giving Feedback
Advice for Judges on Giving Feedback
Financial Support for Judges
The Rusty Dalferes Memorial Fund was established in 2022 to help defray travel costs for dedicated, skilled Jessup judges to attend the White & Case International Rounds. Applications for financial support for judges who wish to attend the 2024 White & Case Jessup International Rounds, 30 March - 6 April 2024 in Washington, D.C., is now open. If you would like to apply, please complete the application form. Applications will be considered as they are submitted. The deadline is December 8, 2023.
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Rules
Jessup 2026 Rules will be published soon
Rule Supplements
Rule Supplements will be posted on a rolling basis as they are approved.
