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 are interested in judging Jessup 2025, we encourage new and returning judges to begin registering their preferences in the Fall of every year.
If you register your interest in 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 Administrator in the first instance. However, you can also email [email protected] with questions or concerns.
Competition Materials
The Jessup 2025 Problem will be released in September.National and Qualifying Rounds Schedule
National, Regional, and Friendly Rounds
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Cambodia | |||||
Canada | |||||
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Chile | |||||
China | |||||
Chinese Taipei | |||||
Colombia | |||||
Dominican Republic | |||||
Egypt | |||||
Ethiopia | |||||
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France | |||||
Georgia | |||||
Germany | |||||
Ghana | |||||
Greece | |||||
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India | |||||
Indonesia | |||||
Iran | |||||
Iraq | |||||
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Jamaica | |||||
Japan | |||||
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Kenya | |||||
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Lebanon | |||||
Malaysia | |||||
Mexico | |||||
Nepal | |||||
Netherlands | |||||
Nigeria | |||||
Pakistan | |||||
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Poland | |||||
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South Korea | |||||
Spain | |||||
Tanzania | |||||
Thailand | |||||
Türkiye | |||||
Uganda | |||||
Ukraine | |||||
United Arab Emirates | |||||
United Kingdom | |||||
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Uzbekistan | |||||
Zambia | |||||
Zimbabwe |
Jessup Trainings
Training | Date | Location | Details |
2025 White & Case International Rounds
Hotel Information
Hyatt Regency Washington On Capitol Hill400 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
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.