2027 Team Selection
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore is pleased to open the selection process for students who will represent the University in the 2027 edition of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition.
Applications for the 2026/2027 academic year are open until June 21, 2026.
The team will be coached by Riccardo Ricchetti and Francesca Sironi De Gregorio, serving as Team Advisors, together with Roberta Antonione, Emma Caroleo, and Paolo Lacchin, serving as Junior Coaches. The activity will be carried out under the supervision of Professor Gabriele Della Morte, faculty coordinator.
About the competition
Organized annually by the International Law Students Association, the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition is one of the world's most prestigious international moot court competitions. Established in 1960, it brings together more than 700 law schools from approximately 90 countries each year.
The competition is based on a hypothetical case in public international law, drafted annually by experts in the field. It offers an outstanding opportunity for students interested in international law and international litigation to deepen their knowledge and develop practical advocacy skills.
Università Cattolica’s experience in the 2026 edition
In 2026, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore took part in the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition for the second time, achieving a significant result in the Italian National Round.
In its second appearance, the University team advanced to the semifinals of the National Round and was recognized as second Best New Team and second Exhibition Team. Following a repechage, the team was also given the opportunity to take part in the International Rounds in Washington, D.C. as an Exhibition Team.
In the same edition, one member of the team was also recognized as one of the Best Oralists of the competition. This distinction included the opportunity to undertake a paid internship at Freshfields, the main sponsor of the National Round, and stands as a significant acknowledgment of both the excellence of the students' performance and the quality of the training provided by the University.
Il Programma
The competition consists of three main stages.
- Written phase
Participating teams are required to prepare two memorials, one for the Applicant and one for the Respondent. The memorials must comply with the drafting rules established by the International Law Students Association. Submission is expected by January 2027.
- National rounds
After submitting the memorials, teams compete in the national rounds, which are usually held in February.
- International rounds
At the end of the national rounds, the qualifying teams advance to the international rounds, held in Washington, D.C.
Academic credit
The Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition is recognized as part of the other educational activities included in the curriculum of the Faculty of Law. Participating students will therefore be awarded 5 academic credits (CFU).