Established in 1960, the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition is the world’s largest and most prestigious moot court, focused on Public International Law and simulating real cases before the International Court of Justice.
In partnership with the International Law Students Association (ILSA), SEED brings this global competition to Iraq – connecting Iraq’s law students to the world’s premier forum for public international law.
Each year, students from across Iraq compete in the Iraq National Rounds, sharpening their skills in legal research, written advocacy, oral argument, and professional ethics, while engaging directly with international legal standards and practice.
About the Iraqi National Rounds
Starting in 2026, SEED became the national host of the Iraq National Rounds – inviting universities from across the country to apply and compete.
Participating students strengthen:
- Advanced legal research and writing
- Public international law analysis
- Oral advocacy and courtroom presentation
- Teamwork, professionalism, and ethical practice
Participating internationally since 2005 and hosting national rounds since 2010, Jessup Iraq has given law students across Iraq and the Kurdistan Region sustained exposure to global legal advocacy and competition.
Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition 2026
In February 2026, 13 Universities will compete in the Iraq National Rounds, making it the largest competition in the Middle East, generously hosted at the Kurdistan Bar Association
The winning team will go on to represent Iraq at the White and Case International Rounds in Washington D.C., in March, competing against national champions from around the world from 800+ participating universities from around the world.
This competition is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors and partners.
This competition is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors and partners.
