Here’s the running diary based on choice tweets and live updates provided on a pro bono basis from certain local law undergraduates from last Saturday’s Singapore National Round of the Philip C Jessup Moot 2016. We will not be providing details of the moot problem as there are more important matters to get to. From recollection, we only remember some dude being detained unlawfully (or lawfully depending on which State you are), some mysterious Frost Files getting leaked online and various other issues of international law too heavy for a Saturday morning (any morning for that matter).
TLDR, we WON.
The Sapience and Wisdom of the Law a.k.a The Perspicacious Power Ranger Victor Yao, The Virtuoso Seeker of the Golden Snitch Viktor Krum/Victor Ludorum, The Lethal Litigator and Enigmatic Espionage Paladin Simaa, The Enunciator Extraordinaire Joshua ‘Smoother Than A Fresh Jar of Skippy’ Hiew, The Crown Prince of this Graduating Batch & Mythological Mooting Lege-Phenom Hairul Hakkim
But before we begin, a week earlier…
Chaos and anarchy with the queue and ticket collection for Jessup tickets… As Coach Lei Theng said, “I think that the NUS Jessup teams can be proud of the type of support shown to them by their peers and hope that you can continue to support them.” #VeryExciteMuchAnticipate
WAH I SO POPULAR NOT? 630AM YEAR 2S COME AND QUEUE UP FOR TICKETS ALREADY? IS THIS A JAY CHOU CONCERT? HELLO KITTY? KOREAN POP GROUP?
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 16, 2016
8:05am pic.twitter.com/6616fiH8K3
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 17, 2016
PRESENTING: your 4 Speakers from NUS for JEEEEESSUP 2016!! pic.twitter.com/A1ZRsolsD3
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 17, 2016
1st Speaker Victor Long-Suffering Leong Wai Krum looking down at a pic of past him looking up at present him pic.twitter.com/0MF72uRA8H
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 17, 2016
FINALLY, GAME DAY ARRIVED.
The fall is great. #Jessup2016 pic.twitter.com/2y4f8X7jtV
— Gallery@SGCA (@sgcagallery) February 27, 2016
Road to #Jessup2016 pic.twitter.com/jKtdzbxfa7
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
Not everyone of us mere mortals may know this but the names of the States in the Jessup moot problem are always given intricate planning and serious thought. Why? Because moots are all about enunciation and articulation (and not about the law) so the teams that are best able to say “AmesTOnia” or “RIESland~” usually wins. From last weekend’s result announcement on overheard, Hiew probably know the result.
Today's battle at the Supreme Court: The State of Amestonia v.s The Federal Republic of Riesland #Jessup2016 pic.twitter.com/0mLNnZfWo0
— Gallery@SGCA (@sgcagallery) February 27, 2016
Some had sacrificed precious time to be there for our team…
First up, Agent #HiewMobile for Team NUS
Our emcee looks fairly enamored with Agent Hiew, and frankly speaking, who wouldn't be? #Jessup2016 #HiewMobile
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
Agent Hiew utilizes appropriate hand gestures, and from our experience, these things matter more than we think they do â˜ðŸ¼ï¸ðŸ¤˜ðŸ¼ðŸ––ðŸ¼ðŸ‘🽠#Jessup2016
— Gallery@SGCA (@sgcagallery) February 27, 2016
"Special urgency and grave need" hiew talking about my bladder rn
— Gideon Yap (@giddyaps) February 27, 2016
Okay settled the issue before the ICJ. And by that I mean my bladder. Now sitting next to some big bloke from SMU
— Gideon Yap (@giddyaps) February 27, 2016
Hiew mooted so hard that he made me pee just think about that
— Gideon Yap (@giddyaps) February 27, 2016
masterful. absolutely masterful. #HiewMobile just schooled everyone on how to close out a submission. pithy, forceful, and deliciously suave
— Joseph Tay (@josmurftay) February 27, 2016
Next up, Agent Simaa for Team NUS
Former espionage undercover Agent Simaa now takes over, she of all the agents knows espionage inside out. After all she spent 4 years at.. 🙊
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
Simaa getting stuck. Come on beb you can do this wear them down believe in your argument and Hairul's vigorous nodding
— Gideon Yap (@giddyaps) February 27, 2016
Lionel is setting his face against authority bcos simaa just cited a three hit combo and he's all "but national jurisdiction never what"
— Gideon Yap (@giddyaps) February 27, 2016
WOOP simaa taking lionel's leg hook to the ground and converting to a rapid arm bar tap out liao his chin nodding
— Gideon Yap (@giddyaps) February 27, 2016
Wow that was smooth this woman is smooth she gna be my colleague #kobe #nbachamps #dynasty #rings
— Gideon Yap (@giddyaps) February 27, 2016
When she sez "I will take these questions in turn" macam 我打å个
— Gideon Yap (@giddyaps) February 27, 2016
TIMEOUT FOR COMMERCIAL BREAK
HIDE YOUR WIVES, LOCK YOUR HOUSES, SECURE YOUR CHILDREN. THE LEGE #LIUMOBILE IS IN THE HOOD. WHY DID WE NOT ALL RISE pic.twitter.com/dD21Hjjnf2
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
We welcome today to the Supreme Court 2x champion, and 2x finals MVP and current Justice's Clerk @TheRealNicLiu, cheers mate #Jessup2016
— Gallery@SGCA (@sgcagallery) February 27, 2016
BACK TO SIMAA
A HUGE nod ðŸ‘🼠from Excellency dude on the most left after Agent Simaa crushes her response to his question #Jessup2016
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
Simaa likes to say 'my response is two-fold' no wonder her submission so beautiful cos they all have double eyelids :')
— Joseph Tay (@josmurftay) February 27, 2016
Lionel just progressed to first name basis with 'Simaa', we'll just call him Lionel from now on #Jessup2016
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
"In this day and age, cyber technology has evolved into a dangerous weapon." Ah finally something all the parents in the gallery understand.
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
Team SMU steps up with Jun Hong & Jerald Soon
Jun Hong speaking for SMU now wa his BBC accent as strong as his massive forearms ðŸ˜
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
Agent Jun Hong arises for the federal republic of Riesland. His shoulders are broad. His hair is black. His voice is sweet. #Jessup2016
— Gallery@SGCA (@sgcagallery) February 27, 2016
TIME OUT FOR COMMERCIAL BREAK
Ah THE amicus curiae par excellence, the honorable @gohyihan… Welcome, your excellency. Take a seat. Drinks will be served. #Jessup2016
— Gallery@SGCA (@sgcagallery) February 27, 2016
BAILIFF WHY YOU NO COURT RISE FOR THE GREAT @gohyihan ?????!!!!!! #Jessup2016
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
It is no coincidence that the two mooting legends @TheRealNicLiu and @gohyihan have similar hairstyles. Greatness is in the hair #Jessup2016
— Gallery@SGCA (@sgcagallery) February 27, 2016
🙊🙊🙊🙊🙊🙊🙊🙊🙊🙊🙊🙊🙊🙊🙊🙊🙊🙊🙊🙊🙊🙊🙊🙊 pic.twitter.com/AhjgPbAsa5
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
ok ok just receive intel that VK is browsing Facebook this very moment?! L O L this validates all the times in class where i was Zalora-ing
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
r they sharing brains what is gg on can i lean against the wall too
— Joseph Tay (@josmurftay) February 27, 2016
"We do not know what is the ACTUAL FACTUAL.." Busta rhymes!! Eminemememem. Rap time in the Supreme Court #LifeOfPablo #Jessup2016
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
Kate speaks, ah her beautiful accent though 🤗🤗🤗🤗 #LawIV pic.twitter.com/UBnt28Aj0F
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
@WassupInJessup AMANDA LA
— Joseph Tay (@josmurftay) February 27, 2016
Mr president blinks an insane amount
— Hannah Heng (@Hannah12H) February 27, 2016
Agent Gerald mentions the word 'nugatory' which is timely because TEA BREAK IS COMING #Jessup2016
— Gallery@SGCA (@sgcagallery) February 27, 2016
Round 1: Rebuttals – Hiew
wa when Hiew stepped up to close he hit the 'ASS' in 'ESPIONAGE' so hard that everyone in the Sup Court shifted in their seats
— Joseph Tay (@josmurftay) February 27, 2016
Just to clarify: we did NOT raise the mic volume for agent Hiew. But he's raising the roof for sure 🙌ðŸ»ðŸ™ŒðŸ¼ðŸ™ŒðŸ½ðŸ™ŒðŸ¾ðŸ™ŒðŸ¿ #Jessup2016
— Gallery@SGCA (@sgcagallery) February 27, 2016
All the ice in the drinks immediately turn to water pic.twitter.com/i64ZQQ5ILc
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
FINALLY, THE COVETED TEA BREAK
Yum #Jessup2016 pic.twitter.com/Tw3RWl0Lz2
— Gallery@SGCA (@sgcagallery) February 27, 2016
Post-Half-Time, Change Goal Posts – Team SMU begins Round 2 with Benjamin Bala
woooww SMU Speaker 3 is smooth also his name is Ben if u ask me to rate his performance what else can i say but pic.twitter.com/08R9t4Cb9C
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
It seems Agent Benjamin is giving Agent Hiew a run for his money. This voice could very well do MRT announcements anytime #Jessup2016
— Gallery@SGCA (@sgcagallery) February 27, 2016
He's good. Stay sharp game's not over.
— Gideon Yap (@giddyaps) February 27, 2016
Agent Benjamin for SMU was 1st runner-up at the Frankfurt Investment Arbitration Moot. Also, it seems we're sitting beside his proud folks 😊
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
i cannot take it his voice is 2much if he work for SMRT and say 'pls give up ur seat' even the baby inside the pregnant lady will stand up
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
Speaker 3 closes with the phrase 'fortification of friendship', which really reminds us of what Jessup is truly about :')
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
SMU doing well but watch out Vic is a solid rock and once we entrench him we send out sea siren Hiew n u r finished!!!!
— Joseph Tay (@josmurftay) February 27, 2016
Round 2: former newscaster Bethel Chan steps up for Team SMU
Dare I say that Beth's voice.. trumps the hallowed Nick Liu?? It is powerful and persuasive w/o being oily or try hard… ridiculously good.
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
Damn son ben and bethel are going to be a hard team to beat.
— Gideon Yap (@giddyaps) February 27, 2016
Great show out here by former newscaster Agent Bethel. Wonderful stuff. Beautiful. Just magnificent.
— Gallery@SGCA (@sgcagallery) February 27, 2016
Damn. Beth finished really well. BUT IT'S EPISODE 2 OF THE HIEW SHOW
— Gideon Yap (@giddyaps) February 27, 2016
Round 2: Team NUS sends out the #HiewMobile once again
Throw back to last year when vic told me "This is the beautiful part, when they swap sides. It's like a dance." All the best bro.
— Gideon Yap (@giddyaps) February 27, 2016
NUS luvs to give 'two responses' or 'two-fold' replies wat r they a bargain store trying to clear stock with 2-for-1 deals???
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
"Hiew is on a rocket"
"Hiew is going to the moon"
— Gideon Yap (@giddyaps) February 27, 2016
Coercion must be "dic-ta-to-rial" in nature. The emphasis and intonation of Agent Hiew – killed it. #Jessup2016
— Gallery@SGCA (@sgcagallery) February 27, 2016
'Coercion', 'coerce'… YOU CAN COME COERCE ME ANYTIME JOSHUA HIEW #Jessup2016
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
Judge AMOS IS NODDING LIKE ONE OF THOSE BOBBLE HEAD DOLLS TAKE US HOME LA HIEEEEEWWWWW
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
Ok i skimmed through the compromis…the problem is on the death of bees??? Neither team has mentioned this #fail #doublefail
— Gideon Yap (@giddyaps) February 27, 2016
when Hiew pointed out that the SMU quote was incomplete, and completed it, and Judge Amos nodded.. thank You Lord for this joy :')
— Joseph Tay (@josmurftay) February 27, 2016
hiew seems so much more impassioned this round ???
— Hannah Heng (@Hannah12H) February 27, 2016
Hiew goes into a mode where he leads with a quiet first half of a phrase, then smacks you with emphasis it's siiiiiiick
— Gideon Yap (@giddyaps) February 27, 2016
whenever Hiew raises his voice to conclude and Judge Amos pauses him i feel like Hiew gonna blast off and Amos is like "TAKE ME WITH U!!!"
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
Our camera man fell asleep… Apologies that is SO unprofessional but it's not reflective at all of Agent Hiew's performance #Jessup2016
— Gallery@SGCA (@sgcagallery) February 27, 2016
Basket hiew has two responses for everything he is the gift that keeps on giving
— Gideon Yap (@giddyaps) February 27, 2016
LADIES, you're gonna have to queue; Josh Hiew is insisting he's inadmissible for reasons of national security. #gettinghotinhere
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
So glad hiew is saying nicaragua like a singaporean and not like a nicaraguan…believe you me there's a difference and I've heard it
— Gideon Yap (@giddyaps) February 27, 2016
I always must resist the urge to clap when hiew steps down
— Hannah Heng (@Hannah12H) February 27, 2016
when hiew shake head i feel sadness and despair when he points finger I WANT JUSTICE TO BE DONE
this can only mean one thing
voodoo ?
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
When your ICJ president looks chastised…bro i know the feel its when @lesterhjy corrects me on a point of law
— Gideon Yap (@giddyaps) February 27, 2016
Agent Hiew: "If I may be of no further assistance.."
Judge Yee: "actually you may be of assistance"
Much assist. Very help.#Jessup2016— Gallery@SGCA (@sgcagallery) February 27, 2016
"actually i think you may be of further assistance"
"oh, please Mister President! :-)"r they having high tea can i have sum scones plz
— Joseph Tay (@josmurftay) February 27, 2016
THE JUDGES WANT TO HEAR MORE OF HIEW EVEN THO THERE IS NO MORE TIME
— Hannah Heng (@Hannah12H) February 27, 2016
When Joshua Hiew does this hand gesture, it's the mooting equivalent of the #RKO #LetsGoHome #ItsOver #Jessup2016 pic.twitter.com/BnrSIhWUNR
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
Okay Hiew just made judge 3 laugh Ladies & Gents we have a clean sweep court is adjourned u may now eat off the floor ???????????????????
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
That was hiewtiful. What a performance.
— Gideon Yap (@giddyaps) February 27, 2016
Judge: how do we know?
Hiewnator: cos they've detained our citizens sir, that's why #OOOOBURN— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
Sian i think goh yi han saw me do supa hot fire dance he looked at me like a slug lololol
— Gideon Yap (@giddyaps) February 27, 2016
Parveen tweeted this:
I want Josh Hiew for my birthday
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
Lunch Check:
Yes that's the only reason we all came pic.twitter.com/iBmiXhIJKr
— Gallery@SGCA (@sgcagallery) February 27, 2016
Round 2: Team NUS sends out Agent Viktor Krum to retrieve the golden snitch AND BRING US HOME
wa Victor's voice damn strong and bright is it he is cloning himself in court??
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
Victor's pacing is P E R F E C T the way he splits his sentences would make a ballerina cry
— Joseph Tay (@josmurftay) February 27, 2016
Hahahahahaha you think the hiew show is the end??? WE STILL HAVE VICTOR
— Gideon Yap (@giddyaps) February 27, 2016
Watching Joshua Hiew end his slick show and then STILL HAVE Viktor Krum come up.. Is like after Marvel Civil War still got X-Men Apocalypse.
— Danny Chua Ù† (@dannnyphantom) February 27, 2016
if you can believe this, the final NUS Speaker just went up to close the game with a copy of the problem and nothing more. what is going on
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
This man is mooting with A PIECE OF PAPER
— Gideon Yap (@giddyaps) February 27, 2016
Watching Vic is actually surreal. It's like watching your younger brother get married. Or win Olympic gold. Or WIN THE JESSUP MOOT ???
— Danny Chua Ù† (@dannnyphantom) February 27, 2016
Movie titles for Victor:
Total Recall
Deep Impact
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind— Gideon Yap (@giddyaps) February 27, 2016
Watchin Agent Krum bring home golden snitch w/ his NEW INTONATION+FRESH ACCENT is like the ex-BF/GF who cut hair, lost weight, grew hotter
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
LOL THE JUDGE JUST STRUGGLED TO FORMULATE A QUESTION TOO STUMPED BY VIC N STUXNET
— Gideon Yap (@giddyaps) February 27, 2016
Victor is laying out his sentences like uppercuts i sincerely think that the judges could faint from the strength of his words
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
This is just plain ridiculous. Victor brought nothing up to rostrum. Thank you Jesus for his strong brain, true wisdom comes from you.
— Danny Chua Ù† (@dannnyphantom) February 27, 2016
Is VICtory at hand. Krum home to us Jessup trophy ?????
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
You can hear the gears of vic's brain whir as the judge drones when he paused and said "2 responses" @josmurftay and i cracked
— Gideon Yap (@giddyaps) February 27, 2016
Surrebutals: Agent #HiewMobile
Agent Hairul smiled from the back as his brother Hiew takes us home ????
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
"In totality, your excellencies we acknowledge the grievances of the applicant." You are a just human, Joshua Hiew. Compassionate. Loving.
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
Wow. That hiew finish. Wow. Wowwwwwww.
— Gideon Yap (@giddyaps) February 27, 2016
AWAITING RESULTS. VERY MYSTERY. MUCH NAIL BITE.
Update: Waiting for results, Vic is drinking water cos his engine overheated when he went into Doomsday mode on SMU
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
Prof @limleitheng coaching our second years :') #motherly pic.twitter.com/rlTb48kNsd
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
COMMENTS AND FEEDBACK AND HURRY UP WHAT ARE THE RESULTS
"We are impressed with the teams' ability to master the facts." ONLY VICTOR LEONG.
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
"You are able to effectively switch sides in the middle of the morning." ONLY JOSHUA HIEW.
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
"Also impressed with the pace of submissions. Easy to comprehend." SICK STUFF SIMAA VIC AND HIEW.
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
"The words of one of my fellow judges, you just want to hear more." YES JOSH HIEW.
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
"I could not have done it at your age." OK THEN DONT. JUST RESULTS
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
"Close fight. Close fight. Close fight." HURRY UP
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
RESULTS
BEST MEMORIAL NUS
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
Ladies and Gentleman, we present to you the team representing Singapore for #Jessup2016 :') pic.twitter.com/hggYJELHHK
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
WE WONNNN pic.twitter.com/8Ct0ClamtG
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
We won but @gohyihan is still one step ahead of us pic.twitter.com/xmX9crUT9U
— Jessie-up J (@WassupInJessup) February 27, 2016
CHAMPS AND THEIR COACHES #squadgoals
