White & Case Jessup Competition Resources
In an effort to help prepare students to participate in the Jessup, the Firm created the White & Case Jessup Guide. The White & Case Jessup Guide is a student-focused "how-to" manual containing recommendations on competing in the Jessup. The White & Case Jessup Guide features instructional video clips which correspond with recommendations in the Jessup Oral Pleadings section. We hope Jessup competitors and coaches will find the Guide and video clips valuable resources for getting the most out of participating in the Jessup.
PDFs
- Working with the Jessup Compromis
- Researching International Law
- Writing Jessup Memorials
- Jessup Oral Pleadings
- Using Jessup Skills In Your Legal Career
Videos
Introduction
Road map - Applicant
IRAC method
Lead with the law
Arguments not contained in your memorial
Common judge question
Bringing judges back to road map
Ask to clarify a question
Transitioning to another issue
Active bench
Cite specific law or Compromis section
Conclusion without time left
Inconsistencies between pleadings
Questions about Co-Agent's argument
Road map - Respondent
Read your opponent's memorial
Rebuttal
Respondent clarifies facts or law
Surrebuttal
Related links
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