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1971 Jessup Competition

Case Concerning an Aerial Hijacking Incident

Statler-Hilton Hotel, Washington, D.C.

Jessup World Cup Champion: University of Texas (USA)

Runner-Up: University of California (USA)

Final Round Judges:
Najeeb E. Halaby, President, Pan American World Airways
Charles S. Rhyne, President, World Peace Through Law Center
Hon. Byron R. White, U.S. Supreme Court

Problem Author: Edward McWhinney

Jessup Fellow: J. Robert Steelman

Administrative Assistant: Ralph L. Humphrey


Best Oralist: David P. Seikel, University of Texas

Best Memorial: Vanderbilt University

Best Oralist in Championship Round: David P. Seikel, University of Texas


Number of Teams Worldwide: 73

Number of Teams at International Rounds: 9

Number of Countries: 5

Number of Countries at International Rounds: 4