THE CASE CONCERNING...

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The XX (Applicant) and the XX (Respondent) will appear before the International Court of Justice to settle their differences concerning the [to be annouced].

The case presents the following issues:

1. Who has the right to intervene in proceedings before the International Court of Justice?
2. What are the rights of indigenous peoples relating to rare earth minerals found in their land?
3. What are “the general principles of law recognized by civilized nations”? and
4. When is a state immune from the domestic jurisdiction of another state when it has caused economic harm to citizens of that state?

1 August 2025 - Registration Opens


15 September 2025 - Release of the Jessup Problem

7 October 2025 - Release of Basic Materials

7 November 2025 - Deadline for Eligibility Inquiries

17 November 2025 - Release of Corrections and Clarifications

21 November 2025 - Deadline for Registration


12 January 2026 - Deadline for Submission of Memorials

4-7 February 2026 - ITALIAN NATIONAL ROUNDS

28 March - 4 April 2025 - INTERNATIONAL ROUNDS

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Competition Rules

All competing teams are expected to be familiar with the Official Rules of the 2026 Jessup Competition.

An Italian Supplement to the 2026 Official Rules has been approved to facilitate the conduct of the Italian National Rounds.