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.
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”
The Jessup 2026 Schedule is now available. Make sure you don’t miss an important release or deadline! Continue reading “Jessup 2026 Schedule Released!”
Jessup 2025 White & Case International Rounds photos are now available on our Flickr!
Our final incoming ILSA Student Director, Tarazi Mohammed Sheikh, will be familiar to many as she returns to the ILSA Board for her second term.
Tarazi Mohammed Sheikh holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from BRAC University, Bangladesh. Besides academics, she has been involved with several international law research projects, including in the UN International Law Commission and UNHCR. Passionate about mooting, she has been involved in the Jessup Competition in different capacities since 2020. In 2022, her team achieved Finalist and Best Memorialist titles nationally, with Tarazi earning the Best Oralist Overall Award. She now contributes to the mooting community globally by training, advising, judging and authoring moot problems. Leveraging her multi-jurisdictional experiences and wide network, Tarazi, as an ILSA Student Director, is committed to making a lasting impact on the future of international legal education.
The second of our incoming ILSA Student Directors is Xuan Phong Pham!
Xuan Phong Pham is currently a third-year law student at Foreign Trade University, Hanoi, Vietnam, specializing in international business law with a proven track record in competitive mooting. Moreover, he also actively contributes to the development of the mooting community in Vietnam by organizing training sessions, academic workshops, and mentorship programs to empower aspiring mooters. Looking ahead, Xuan Phong is determined to promote equitable access to opportunities that enhance educational growth and professional development for students from diverse backgrounds. With a passion for excellence and a vision for inclusivity, Xuan Phong is poised to make a lasting impact on the next generation of legal professionals.
ILSA is excited to announce the winners of this year’s Richard R. Baxter Awards for Best Memorials.
This Award is named in honor of the late Richard Baxter, who served as Judge of the International Court of Justice, and was an eminent and pioneering scholar of International Law.
The Awards are presented to Teams for excellence in Memorial writing by comparing individual Applicant and Respondent Memorials. The Applicant and Respondent Memorials of Teams that receive the Alona E. Evans Award and/or the M. Cherif Bassiouni Award are considered for the Richard R. Baxter Award. One Award will be given to the Best Overall Applicant Memorial and one Award will be given to the Best Overall Respondent Memorial.
Richard R. Baxter Awards for Best Applicant Memorial
Richard R. Baxter Awards for Best Respondent Memorial
