Posted by The Law School
28 October 2026Applications are now invited from students interested in representing the University of Exeter in the 2027 Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, one of the world’s most prestigious international law mooting competitions.
The competition involves teams representing fictional States in proceedings before the International Court of Justice, preparing written submissions (memorials) and presenting oral arguments.
The 2027 competition problem explores several contemporary international legal issues, including gender apartheid, asylum and migration, AI-generated sanctions, and the international recognition of governments following a coup d’état.
Applications are welcome from LLB students in any year of study and eligible postgraduate law students, subject to the competition’s eligibility rules. Previous mooting experience is not essential, although enthusiasm for international law, legal research, advocacy and teamwork is important.
The Exeter team will comprise up to five students. Successful applicants must be prepared to commit substantial time to research, written submissions, team meetings and advocacy preparation.
• 20 November 2026: Official team registration deadline.
• 12 January 2027: Deadline for written memorials.
• January–March 2027: National qualifying rounds.
• 27 March–3 April 2027: International rounds in Toronto, Canada, for qualifying teams.
Interested students should email mooting@exeter.ac.uk with the subject line Jessup Moot, providing:
Application deadline: Friday 6 November
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your legal research, written advocacy and oral advocacy skills while representing Exeter in a prestigious international competition.
For further information, including the competition problem and official rules, please visit the Jessup website.