About Jessup Indonesian National Round

What is Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition?

The Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition ("Jessup Moot") is a simulation of a fictional dispute between two countries contesting on international law issues before the International Court of Justice, the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. To do so, the competing universities will argue for both applicant and respondent of the case by preparing written memorials and presenting oral pleadings. Both memorials and oral pleadings will be judged by a panel of judges consisting of academicians and legal practitioners.

"Participating in Jessup is a must for law student. Jessup is not just a competition. It prepares us to be ready for the real world. The world after college, the world that is full of competition and is very selective. There are more than 10.000 law faculty graduates each year and only few jobs out there. So ask yourself, what differentiates you from the other 9.999? Well, Jessup definitely makes you different."

Heru Muzaki
Universitas Katolik Parahyangan
Participated in the 2008 Indonesian National Rounds and International Rounds. Heru and team won the Best Memorial Award in the 2008 National Rounds and Hardy C. Dillard Award in the 2008 International Rounds.

Why Join The Jessup Moot?

Law student that join the Jesssup Moot will be enriched with skills useful in and out of classrooms settings, exposed to issues that requires meticulous legal analysis and formulations, and equipped with experience on reading, processing, and writting legal arguments.

The Jessup Moot requires law students to prepare written memorials and present oral pleadings, arguing for both applicant and respondent sides. In doing so, law students are pushed to develop practical legal skills among others legal research, legal reading, analysing facts, and formulating legal arguments.

Many Jessup Moot alumnae have gone on to have illustrious careers. Most credit the time they spent at the Jessup Moot as a pivotal, defining moment.

"Never see Jessup as a mere competition among law students, because it is more than that. Jessup is a door for you to go global, to challenge yourself, to meet new friends and it will open your eyes. Jessup might seem difficult, but life is never easier either. So don't miss out to be part of Jessup Global Community."

Sianti Candra
Universitas Pelita Harapan
Competed in the 2011 Indonesian National Rounds and proceeded to the 2011 International Rounds in Washington D.C. Sianti and team won the Top 32 Best Memorials in Washington D.C and was advisor of UPH's 2012 and 2013 Jessup teams.

How To Join The Jessup Moot?

As Competitors

As a Competitor, the team has to submit the Memorial and present the Oral Pleading to qualify for the International Round in Washington D.C.

To register as a competitor, your team must:

1. Fill in the INASIL Competitor Registration Form;
Complete the online ILSA Registration Form; and

Complete the payment of the Regitration Fee for both INASIL and ILSA.

As Observers

As a young and eager law student interested with public international issues but still undecided to enroll as a Competitor, join the Jessup Moot as an Observer.

By enrolling as Observer, you may be able to grasp the ambience of Jessup Moot by attending the proceedings as well as other events held by the Committee.

To register as an Observer, you must complete the INASIL Observer Registration.

Join as Competitor

Join as Observer

"Being presented with an unprecedented case, working within strict deadline, and competing against some of the most brilliant future legal minds in Indonesia and the world, Jessup cup forces you to appreciate the supremacy of a thorough and efficient research. It surely is a competition like you've never seen before."

Billy Esratian
Universitas Gadjah Mada
Participated as Competitor in the 2012 Indonesian National Rounds. Billy and team was the Champion of the 2012 Indonesian National Rounds and won the Third Best Memorials Award