2018 Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition
The Case Concerning...
The 2018 Jessup Compromis will address the validity of interstate arbitral awards, the capture of a marine vessel, the breach of nuclear disarmament obligations, and the conduct of naval warfare.
Competition Materials
The 2018 Jessup Problem
Corrections and Clarifications
Basic Materials
Competition Schedule
The 2017-18 Jessup season will start on 5 September 2017 when registration opens, and conclude on 7 April 2018 with the Jessup Cup World Championship Round.
The Italian National Rounds will be held in Roma, on 8-10 February 2018, kindly hosted by L.U.I.S.S. "Guido Carli".
Italian National Rounds Schedule - to be released
The Internal Rounds will be held in Washington, D.C., on 1-7 April 2018.
Competition Rules
All competing teams are expected to be familiar with the the Official Rules of the 2018 Jessup Competition.
In addition, Rules Supplements for the 2018 Italian National Rounds will be published as soon as approved by the ILSA Executive Director.
2018 Italian National Supplement to the 2018 Official Rules - to be released
Save the Date
5 September 2017 - Registration Opens
15 September 2017 - Release of the Jessup Problem
3 October 2017 - Release of First Batch of Basic Materials
10 November 2017 - Deadline for Eligibility Inquiries
17 November 2017 - Deadline for Registration
21 November 2017 - Release of Corrections and Clarifications
13 December 2017 - Release of Second Batch of Basic Materials
12 January 2018 - Deadline for Submission of Memorials
26 January 2018 - Disqualification deadline for Failure to Submit Memorials
8-10 February 2018 - Italian National Rounds
1-7 April 2018 - International Rounds