Jessup Cup

The Philip C. Jessup Cup Competition

The Philip C. Jessup Cup competition is sponsored by the International Law Students Association and involves a hypothetical problem of international law.

What to Expect

• This competition is open to second- and third-year law students.
• Competitors author a written memorandum and present oral arguments before judges acting as members of the International Court of Justice.
• Gonzaga's team is composed of five student advocates selected to represent Gonzaga at the regional competition in February.
• Tryouts are in early fall and normally consist of a five-minute oral argument on pre-assigned cases.
• Applicants are also normally required to submit a writing sample.