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White & Case Publishes First Ever Online Jessup Guide
Firm Sponsoring Nine National Competitions and Local Teams from Developing Countries

New York, January 27, 2009 ... Global law firm White & Case LLP today announced the first-ever online guide for participants in the 2009 Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition. As part of the Firm's redesigned Jessup website (www.jessup.whitecase.com), the downloadable "White & Case Jessup Guide" is available to help students around the world prepare for and participate in the competition.

Marking its 50th anniversary in 2009, Jessup is the world's largest annual moot court competition, with more than 2,000 law students participating from nearly 90 countries. White & Case is the sole Global Partner of the International Law Students Association (ILSA), administrator of the competition.

"White & Case is pleased to support the development of the world's future lawyers," said White & Case Chairman Hugh Verrier. "International law will play an ever-increasing role in the practice of law around the world, and the knowledge and skills these students are building through the Jessup Competition will position them for long-term success."

The new White & Case Jessup website serves as a clearinghouse for students and judges. The site includes FAQs, competition schedules and results and other key Jessup information. The website also features the White & Case Jessup Guide, a downloadable student-focused "how-to" handbook available at no cost to all Jessup participants. The guide contains recommendations on working with the Jessup Compromis, researching international law, writing Jessup memorials, preparing for Jessup oral pleadings, and leveraging Jessup skills in students' legal careers.

In addition to the new Jessup website and digital reference guide, White & Case in 2009 is sponsoring national Jessup competitions in nine countries – Australia, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Georgia, Poland, Russia, South Africa and the United Kingdom – more than any other Jessup sponsor.

Through a contribution to ILSA, White & Case will also be underwriting Jessup teams from developing nations, to be announced at the end of the national competitions in early March. In 2008, the Firm sponsored more than a dozen teams from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Guyana, Iraq, Lesotho, Nepal and Vietnam.

"For many law students, the Jessup is their first international experience," added Verrier. "It broadens their worldview and connects them with the global legal community."

Most teams must first compete in national and regional competitions to earn the right to advance to the Jessup World Championship in Washington, DC, on March 22-28. Teams supported by White & Case that qualify for the championship competition will be hosted by the Firm at a reception in Washington, DC, in March.

For more information and updates on the Jessup Competition, please visit http://www.jessup.whitecase.com.

About ILSA
The International Law Students Association (ILSA) is a worldwide association of law students and legal professionals dedicated to the promotion of international law. In addition to the Jessup Competition, ILSA administers a variety of educational programs, including the organization of three annual conferences, the publication of various written works and periodicals, and the global coordination of student chapter organizations devoted to international law.

About White & Case
White & Case LLP is a leading global law firm with more than 2,400 lawyers in 34 offices in 23 countries. Among the first US-based law firms to establish a truly global presence, we provide counsel and representation in virtually every area of law that affects cross-border business. Our clients value both the breadth of our global network and depth of our US, English and local law capabilities in each of our regions and rely on us for their complex cross-border transactions, arbitration and litigation provided by our global practices.

Note to Editors: Following is the schedule for the nine White & Case-sponsored Jessup national competitions:

South Africa Jessup Competition (Cape Town): January 28-30, 2009
Australian Jessup Tournament (Canberra): February 3-7, 2009
Russian Jessup Competition (Moscow): February 4-8, 2009
Georgia Jessup Competition (Tbilisi): February 14-15, 2009
Chinese Jessup Competition (Xiamen): February 18-20, 2009
UK Jessup Competition (London): February 19-22, 2009
Polish Jessup Competition (Warsaw): February 25-27, 2009
Canadian Jessup Competition (London, Ontario): March 4-7, 2009
Czech Republic Jessup Competition (Prague): TBD

Contacts:
Francine Minadeo
Media Relations Manager
White & Case LLP
646 885 2218

Sara McIlroy
European Media Relations Manager
White & Case LLP
44 207 532 2946

	Jessup
Expertise Canada Lawyers Hugh Verrier Locations New York Beijing Johannesburg London Moscow Prague Shanghai Washington, DC	White & Case Publishes First Ever Online Jessup Guide *Firm Sponsoring Nine National Competitions and Local Teams from Developing Countries* New York, January 27, 2009 ... Global law firm White & Case LLP today announced the first-ever online guide for participants in the 2009 Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition. As part of the Firm's redesigned Jessup website (www.jessup.whitecase.com), the downloadable "White & Case Jessup Guide" is available to help students around the world prepare for and participate in the competition. Marking its 50th anniversary in 2009, Jessup is the world's largest annual moot court competition, with more than 2,000 law students participating from nearly 90 countries. White & Case is the sole Global Partner of the International Law Students Association (ILSA), administrator of the competition. "White & Case is pleased to support the development of the world's future lawyers," said White & Case Chairman Hugh Verrier. "International law will play an ever-increasing role in the practice of law around the world, and the knowledge and skills these students are building through the Jessup Competition will position them for long-term success." The new White & Case Jessup website serves as a clearinghouse for students and judges. The site includes FAQs, competition schedules and results and other key Jessup information. The website also features the White & Case Jessup Guide, a downloadable student-focused "how-to" handbook available at no cost to all Jessup participants. The guide contains recommendations on working with the Jessup Compromis, researching international law, writing Jessup memorials, preparing for Jessup oral pleadings, and leveraging Jessup skills in students' legal careers. In addition to the new Jessup website and digital reference guide, White & Case in 2009 is sponsoring national Jessup competitions in nine countries – Australia, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Georgia, Poland, Russia, South Africa and the United Kingdom – more than any other Jessup sponsor. Through a contribution to ILSA, White & Case will also be underwriting Jessup teams from developing nations, to be announced at the end of the national competitions in early March. In 2008, the Firm sponsored more than a dozen teams from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Guyana, Iraq, Lesotho, Nepal and Vietnam. "For many law students, the Jessup is their first international experience," added Verrier. "It broadens their worldview and connects them with the global legal community." Most teams must first compete in national and regional competitions to earn the right to advance to the Jessup World Championship in Washington, DC, on March 22-28. Teams supported by White & Case that qualify for the championship competition will be hosted by the Firm at a reception in Washington, DC, in March. For more information and updates on the Jessup Competition, please visit http://www.jessup.whitecase.com. About ILSA The International Law Students Association (ILSA) is a worldwide association of law students and legal professionals dedicated to the promotion of international law. In addition to the Jessup Competition, ILSA administers a variety of educational programs, including the organization of three annual conferences, the publication of various written works and periodicals, and the global coordination of student chapter organizations devoted to international law. About White & Case White & Case LLP is a leading global law firm with more than 2,400 lawyers in 34 offices in 23 countries. Among the first US-based law firms to establish a truly global presence, we provide counsel and representation in virtually every area of law that affects cross-border business. Our clients value both the breadth of our global network and depth of our US, English and local law capabilities in each of our regions and rely on us for their complex cross-border transactions, arbitration and litigation provided by our global practices. Note to Editors: Following is the schedule for the nine White & Case-sponsored Jessup national competitions: South Africa Jessup Competition (Cape Town): January 28-30, 2009 Australian Jessup Tournament (Canberra): February 3-7, 2009 Russian Jessup Competition (Moscow): February 4-8, 2009 Georgia Jessup Competition (Tbilisi): February 14-15, 2009 Chinese Jessup Competition (Xiamen): February 18-20, 2009 UK Jessup Competition (London): February 19-22, 2009 Polish Jessup Competition (Warsaw): February 25-27, 2009 Canadian Jessup Competition (London, Ontario): March 4-7, 2009 Czech Republic Jessup Competition (Prague): TBD Contacts: Francine Minadeo Media Relations Manager White & Case LLP 646 885 2218 Sara McIlroy European Media Relations Manager White & Case LLP 44 207 532 2946