|
|
Alumni
The Jessup—from the point of view of a former participant:
In 2003, I was a participant in the Phillip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition. The previous year, a South African team was the overall winner at the international rounds and the buzz surrounding the competition was overwhelming. Looking back on it today, I can honestly say that my Jessup experience, from the first day of the national rounds in Pretoria to the last day of the international rounds in Washington, DC, was one of the most outstanding memories of my time as a law student.
What distinguishes the Jessup from other moot court competitions is the sheer size and scope of the competition: no other moot court competition in the world can boast of the same or similar number of teams as Jessup. By bringing together such a diverse group of law students, the Shearman & Sterling International Rounds is a hodgepodge of multiculturalism. This undeniably leads to a lively exchange of ideas on Public International Law and other topics of the day, ideas that are clearly heavily influenced by the participants’ domestic backgrounds. This does not mean that the competition is all work and no play—there are plenty of opportunities to make new friends, and events like the Go-National Ball give everyone the opportunity to relax and learn more about different participants’ cultural backgrounds in a social environment.
As a law student, the Jessup, and especially the Shearman & Sterling International Rounds, is probably the best opportunity you will have to meet leading International Law scholars and practitioners, to learn more about the various prospects in the field of International Law, and, very importantly, for you to not only hear these experts’ opinions on Public International Law issues but to have them listen to your opinions on these important issues! The bottom line is that the Phillip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition is a wonderful occasion to open your mind to new ideas and experiences, not only intellectually but also on a personal level. From a former Jessup participant to all of this year’s participants: best of luck!
—Tania Steenkamp, Associate, Shearman and Sterling’s International Arbitration Group, Paris
Many Jessup alumni pursue a carreer in the area of International Law, be it in international jurisdictions or organizations, in law firms or in the legal departments of major international corporations.
In order to allow you to get or stay in touch with Jessup alumni, we plan to include in this section a list of Jessup alumni, indicating, for those who wish to appear on the list, their contact information and current position.
Photos
|
|
|
|
|