ILSA News

Join Natalia Cortes and our colleagues from the Latin American Friendly Rounds for a webinar on one of the hot topics in the Jessup 2026 problem on Sunday, 7 September 2025 at 17hrs (GMT-5)!

Space is limited, so please arrive on time.

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83918518071?pwd=riW8TIY0420cUbImy68kaCnYbfPEpF.1

We are looking for qualified professionals to serve as remote coaches for Jessup 2026 teams. If you want to mentor and inspire the next generation of lawyers, please email [email protected] with your cv. Please note, this is an unpaid/volunteer position.

ILSA invites all interested persons to submit proposals for the 2027 Jessup Problem. Proposals must be submitted to ILSA’s Executive Director, Michael Peil ([email protected]), no later than 1 November 2024. Continue reading “Call for Jessup 2027 Problem Proposals” →

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Teams can now register for the 2026 edition of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition. Registration ends 21 November 2025. Complete rules can be found here. Please feel free to email any questions to [email protected].

The Jessup 2026 Rules are now available. Please review the rules carefully in order to ensure compliance. If you have been involved with the Jessup in the past, we have created a helpful summary of changes to the rules as well.

• Jessup 2026 Official Rules (pdf)
• Summary of Changes to Jessup 2026 Official Rules (pdf)

This panel explores the profound and multifaceted ways in which artificial intelligence has reshaped the landscape of moot court competitions. Once primarily reliant on traditional legal research, moot courts are now grappling with the integration of AI-powered tools at every stage – from sophisticated legal research platforms and case prediction software to AI-driven feedback mechanisms and even simulated opposing counsel. Continue reading “Webinar: From Bench Briefs to Bots: AI’s Transformative Impact on Moot Courts” →

As part of their annual Jessup Summer School, our friends at Jessup Ukraine are hosting a online webinar on the use of AI in moot court competitions. This event is open to everyone who is interested!

Titled “From Bench Briefs to Bots: AI’s Transformative Impact on Moot Courts,” the webinar will be held at 17:00 Kyiv time (GMT+3) on Monday, 28 July, and will be available on Zoom and streamed on YouTube. (We will also make it available after the event is over, for those who aren’t able to attend.)

Register here to receive access and to submit your questions to the panelists!

The full description from the organizers is as follows: Continue reading “Upcoming Webinar: From Bench Briefs to Bots: AI’s Transformative Impact on Moot Courts” →

For the first time in more than 50 years, all Jessup teams in the United States will compete in a single face-to-face National Rounds, the King & Spalding United States National Rounds.

ILSA is particularly proud to partner with our longtime partner, King & Spalding LLP, to roll out this historic event. Based in Atlanta, King & Spalding helps leading companies advance complex business interests in more than 160 countries. Working across a highly integrated platform of more than 1,300 lawyers in 25 offices globally, the firm delivers tailored commercial solutions through world-class offerings and an uncompromising approach to quality and service. Visit https://www.kslaw.com/ to learn more. Continue reading “2026 King & Spalding United States National Rounds Announced” →

ILSA has updated the Jessup registration fee schedule for 2026. All amounts in United States Dollars. Continue reading “Jessup 2026 Registration Fee Schedule Released” →