Jessup 2022 Dillard Award Winners Announced
The annual Hardy C. Dillard awards are named in honor of the late Judge Dillard of the International Court of Justice, who was a longtime supporter of the Jessup Competition.
The Award is presented to Teams for excellence in Memorial writing by comparing top Memorials across participating jurisdictions. Memorials of the Teams scoring the highest at Qualifying Rounds, and Memorials of the Teams scoring in the top 20 at the White & Case International Rounds are considered for the Award. Continue reading “Jessup 2022 Dillard Award Winners Announced”
Michael Peil Joins ILSA as Executive Director
We are excited to announce that Michael Peil has been appointed to serve as Executive Director of the International Law Students Association (ILSA). Continue reading “Michael Peil Joins ILSA as Executive Director”
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: Implications for International Law
On 5 May 2022 at 9am GMT, join us on Facebook and YouTube for a discussion with leading international law experts on the ongoing violations of international law by Russia, why this conflict matters to the entire international community, and the importance of international law. Continue reading “Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: Implications for International Law”
Harvard University wins Jessup 2022!
Harvard University (USA) defeated Singapore Management University (Singapore) to win the Jessup Cup at the 2022 White & Case International Rounds. Continue reading “Harvard University wins Jessup 2022!”
Support for Ukraine
Support Ukraine: Donate to Relief Organizations
Many in the Jessup community have asked what they can do to support Ukraine. In response, ILSA would like to share a list of organizations actively responding to the crisis. This list is intended as guidance only. We do not endorse any of the organizations listed, nor is this an implied appeal for donations. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of relevant organizations. Continue reading “Support for Ukraine”
Jessup 2022 White & Case International Rounds Portal Now Live!
With the Jessup 2022 White & Case International Rounds set to kick off shortly, ILSA is proud to launch our brand new dedicated portal – jessupir.ilsa.org! Check out our newest site for the latest information, results, awards, and everything else related to the International Rounds.
Become an ILSA Student Director!
Want to get more involved with ILSA? We are now accepting applications for Student Directors. Student Directors serve as Members of the ILSA Board of Directors for a one year term. Continue reading “Become an ILSA Student Director!”
Now accepting nominations for the 2022 Student Deak Award
ILSA is now accepting nominations for the 2022 Student Deak Award. The Student Deak Award is sponsored by Oxford University Press for the best international law student article in a student-edited law journal. Continue reading “Now accepting nominations for the 2022 Student Deak Award”
STATEMENT FROM THE ILSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
For more than sixty years, the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition has brought together law students from nearly 100 countries to provide them with an opportunity to learn how they can help create a peaceful world through international law. The mission of the International Law Students Association has always been for students to take the lessons they have learned from the Jessup back to their home countries, and when they become leaders, to put those lessons into practice. We have held steadfast to that aspiration even when, as now, real-world events have directly impacted our students and the broader Jessup community. But this vision will prevail only if the world reinforces and redoubles the study of international law when it is most acutely challenged. Continue reading “STATEMENT FROM THE ILSA BOARD OF DIRECTORS”