| 31 July 2026 | Anticipated Release of Official Jessup Rules
National Rules Supplements will be posted as they become available. |
| 3 August 2026 | Team Registration Opens |
| 15 September 2026 | Anticipated Release of the Jessup Problem |
| 7 October 2026 | Anticipated Launch of Basic Materials
All Basic Materials will be posted to the ILSA’s website, and materials will be added from time to time over the course of the Jessup season. Teams are encouraged to continue checking the Basic Materials webpage for updates. |
| 17 October 2026 | Deadline for Requests from Teams for Corrections and Clarifications to the Jessup Problem
Requests must be submitted through the online form found on your Team’s Home Page. |
| 6 November 2026 | Deadline for Eligibility Inquiries
This is the last day on which individuals may request the Executive Office’s special permission to compete under Official Rule 2.4. |
| 17 November 2026 |
Anticipated Release Date of Corrections and Clarifications to the Jessup Problem |
| 20 November 2026 | Deadline for Registration, Payment, and Submission of Team Roster
This is the last day on which teams may register as well as submit the names of their team members and advisors. In addition, all teams must have submitted payment by this date or risk disqualification. |
| 12 January 2027 | Deadline for Submission of Memorials
If a Team fails to submit its Applicant and Respondent Memorials by this day, the Team will be disqualified from the Competition. Memorials must be submitted to the Executive Office in accordance with the Official Rules. A National Supplement to the Official Rules may impose additional submission requirements. It is the responsibility of teams to understand the submission requirements of the Official Rules and of their National Rules Supplement, if any, which are posted on ILSA’s website. |
| January – March 2027 | National & Friendly Rounds
Teams from jurisdictions with more than one team registered must take part in Qualifying Rounds. National and Friendly Rounds may take place virtually or in-person. Advancing Teams will go on to compete in the White & Case International Rounds. |