Jessup Problem: The Case Concerning the Clarent Belt (Aglovale v. Ragnell)
Topics: The interpretation of a peace treaty, deadly attacks in allegedly occupied territory, unilateral economic sanctions, and the legal consequences of failing to dispose of hazardous waste properly.
Location: Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.
Date: April 8-15, 2024
World Champion: Universiteit van Amsterdam – Netherlands
Team Members – Nataša Adžić, Clara Parry, Leopold Raab, Alia Squalli-Houssaini, Hannah Zigelski
Coaches – Máté Csernus, Hege Elisabeth Kjos, Sophie Schiettekatte
World Runner Up: Peking University – China
Team Members – Fuhan Li, Yujin Lu, Dongyu Su, Xingyi Zhao, Huiwen Zheng
Coaches – Xuexia Liao, Yu Hsiang Huang, Weitong Shan
Best Oralist – Championship Round (Stephen M. Schwebel Award): Alia Squalli-Houssaini, Universiteit van Amsterdam (Netherlands)
Championship Round Judges:
- H.E. Judge Ronny Abraham – International Court of Justice
- H.E. Judge Julia Sebutinde – International Court of Justice
- H.E. Judge Florence Mumba – Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia
Problem Author(s): Shannon Kisch and Asaf Lubin
Executive Director: Michael Peil
Best Applicant Memorial (Richard R. Baxter Award): Harvard Law School (USA)
Best Respondent Memorial (Richard R. Baxter Award): Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (India)
Best Memorial – Int’l. Rounds (Alona E. Evans Award): University of Maribor (Slovenia) (Applicant and Respondent)
Best Memorial – World Regional Rounds (Hardy C. Dillard Award): Georg-August-Universität Göttingen (Germany) (Applicant and Respondent)
Best Applicant Side (International Rounds): Harvard Law School (United States)
Best Respondent Side (International Rounds): Universidade de Sao Paulo (Brazil)
Best Applicant Memorial (International Rounds): Harvard Law School (United States)
Best Respondent Memorial (International Rounds): Eötvös Loránd University (Hungary)
ILI Award: Patricija Glavica (University of Maribor, Slovenia)
King & Spalding Spirit of the Jessup Award: Universitas Tarumanagara (Indonesia)
Pamela M. Young Friend of the Jessup Award: Rusty Dalferes (lifetime achievement)
Best National Administrator (Steven M. Schneebaum Award): Efe Soysal (Turkey) & Vincent Widdig (Germany)
White & Case Distinguished Alum Award: Florence Mumba, Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia
Competition Statistics:
- Number of Teams Worldwide: 579
- Number of Teams at the International Rounds: 135
- Number of Countries: 91
- Number of Countries at the International Rounds: 83
Competition Results:
- Overall Team Rankings (International Rounds)
- Elimination Rounds Results (International Rounds)
- Oralist Rankings (International Rounds)
- Memorial Awards – Evans Rankings
- Memorial Awards – Dillard Rankings
Competition Materials:
Championship Round Video:
Authors Breakfast Video:
