The Impact of The Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition on Legal Education: An Analysis of Its Role in Shaping Future Lawyers

Abstract

The Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition plays a vital role in the educational path of law students, providing an opportunity to enhance theoretical knowledge and its practical implementation. The main aim of this article is to indicate the influence that Jessup has on future attorneys and lawyers, in terms of development of judicial argumentation, critical thinking and oral advocacy.  The methodology covers a survey of participants, which reveals that participants of the Jessup competitions have noticed improvement in their academic life, career path, as well as personal perspectives. Moreover, it claims that particular courses, such as "Legal Writing and Oral Advocacy in International Law," need to be included into the curriculum of universities of Kazakhstan so that the students could meet global requirements for international lawyers. The results indicate the exact percentage of participants from both regional and international rounds, whose professional and academic life were influenced in positive way. This article argues that the Jessup competition not only benefits participants but also plays a vital role in bridging the gap between legal theory and practice, thereby contributing to the evolution of legal education in the world and Kazakhstan.