The Jessup Cup

Registration Deadline 28th November 2008

Registration Fee $420

Now in its 50th year, the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition is the world's largest moot court competition, with participants from over 500 law schools in more than 80 countries. The competition is a simulation of a fictional dispute between countries before the International Court of Justice, the judicial organ of the United Nations. A team from each participating school is required to prepare oral and written pleadings arguing both the applicant and respondent positions of the case.

Thousands of law students from around the world will work all year long on this season's Jessup Problem, which will address the power and authority of the International Court of Justice and other important international law issues. Most students must first compete in national and regional competitions (mostly held in January-March) to earn the right to advance to the world championship Shearman & Sterling International Rounds held every spring in Washington, D.C. The 2009 Shearman & Sterling International Rounds, which will mark the 50th Anniversary of the Jessup Competition, will be held 22 - 28 March 2009.

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ESU - Essex Court Chambers National Mooting Competition

Application Deadline Friday 17th October 2008

Application Fee £25

This English-Speaking Union competition was established in 1972 and is currently sponsored by Essex Court Chambers.

The competition is the largest and oldest of its kind in the country, receiving entries from teams from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It has a tradition of attracting the very best legal brains as its judges and producing the next generation of them from its competitors.

The 2007-08 competition was won by the University of Hertfordshire with City Law School as runners up.

The competition involves knock-out rounds spread across the academic year. Rounds are held across the country, hosted by entrant universities, until the Semi-Finals and Final in London in June 2009. First rounds must be completed by mid-December 2008. The winning team receives the prestigious Silver Mace, £1,000 each and £1,000 for their institution, while the runners-up receive the Scarman Shield, £750 each and £500 for their institution. The remaining semi-finalists will each receive £250. Prize money is generously provided by Essex Court Chambers.

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The OUP & BPP National Mooting Competition

Application deadline 17th October 2008

Oxford University Press and BPP Law School have teamed up to offer a prestigious national event that is a ‘must enter’ for any student with a passion for mooting. This partnership has enabled this established national mooting competition to enter its second decade with renewed vigour.

In addition to the substantial prize money on offer, the winners of the competition each year will now have the chance to get involved with BPP's exciting pro bono programme, giving them a tour of BPP's Pro Bono Centre and an opportunity to participate in pro bono projects resulting in valuable hands on practical experience.

apply by email in your email you should state whether you are student or staff, include your email address, telephone number and postal address.

Competition is run on a knock-out basis, with the final being held in JULY. First placed team wins £1,500. Second place team will receive £700.

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