The Case Concerning the Kayleff Yak (State of Aurok v. Republic of Rakkab)
Topics: The appropriation of traditional knowledge for commercial purposes, state responsibility for corporate environmental degradation and human rights violations, and majestic herds of migratory yaks.
2019 Problem with Corrections & Clarifications
The detailed overview of the Jessup 2019 is available on the ILSA’s website
2019 Uzbek National Rounds
The 2nd Uzbek National Rounds took place in Tashkent, on the 6th of February 2019, at the Westminster International University in Tashkent.
3 teams competed in the 2019 Uzbek National Rounds, representing:
- Tashkent State University of Law
- University of World Economy and Diplomacy
- Westminster International University in Tashkent
We were very fortunate to have ILSA’s Executive Director Lesley Benn, and the UN Resident Coordinator in Uzbekistan Helena Fraser attending the event.
Round One: University of World Economy and Diplomacy (win) v Westminster International University in Tashkent
- Djamshid Turdaliev – Partner – My Lawyer
- Anna Guardino – Regional Dialogue – Legal Specialist – President
- Dr Guljakhon Amanova – National Programm Officer – UNODC
Round Two: Westminster International University in Tashkent (win) v Tashkent State University of Law
- Michaela Pospíšilová – Deputy Ambassador – Embassy of the Czech Republic
- Catherine Lemery – Political Officer – U.S. Embassy – President
- Nodir Yuldashev – Partner – Grata Law
Round Three: Tashkent State University of Law v University of World Economy and Diplomacy (win)
- Garry Ledbetter – Chief of Party – Tetra Tech DPK
- Alan D. Meltzer – Charge d’Affaires – U.S. Embassy – President
- Umid Aripdjanov – Partner – Centil Law
Akhad Khakimov
Team Advisor
Azizbek Tairov
Team Member
Sayidkomil Ibodullayev
Team Member
Doniyor Abduazizov
Team Member
Muhammadbobur Abdullaev
Team Member
Dilnoza Turaeva
Team Member
Sitora Raximova
Team Member
Sanjar Norquvatov
Team Member
Aziza Saydaripova
Team Member
Zulfiya Gafurova
Team Advisor
Tamilla Tagieva
Team Advisor
Khusniddin Abdufattokhov
Team Member
Makhliyo Shodieva
Team Member
Viktoria Kuldasheva
Team Member
Kamilla Kasimova
Team Member
Mokhichekhra Abdulaeva
Team Member
Fayoziddin Kamalov
Team Advisor
Dildora Karimova
Team Advisor
Zukhra Khayrullaeva
Team Advisor
Uzbek National Champion 2019 – University of World Economy and Diplomacy (2 wins / 0 losses)
Runner-up – Westminster International University in Tashkent (1 win / 1 loss)
Third place – Tashkent State University of Law (0 wins / 2 losses)
Best Oralist Award
- Ms Kamilla Kasimova – Westminster International University in Tashkent
- Mr Sanjar Norkuvatov – University of World Economy and Diplomacy
Lola Ulasheva
Volunteers Coordinator
Alisher Ismailov
Competition Coordinator (2019)
Sabina Taktasheva
Bailiff
Parvina Bashirova
Bailiff
Salimjon Yusupov
National Administrator
2019 International Rounds – Results
Two teams attended the 2019 International Rounds of the Jessup Competition:
- National Champion, representing Uzbekistan: University of World Economy and Diplomacy
- Exhibition Team: Tashkent State University of Law
The ranking is available only for the University of World Economy and Diplomacy, as a competing team:
Preliminary Rounds Results: 0 wins / 4 losses;
Position in the rating: 107 out of 124 (-27)
Total points: 457
Position in the rating: 97 out of 129 (-55)
Two judges from Uzbekistan were judging the International Rounds 2019:
Nozima Rakhimjonova – Sterling Lawyers (UK)
Salimjon Yusupov – National Administrator
Steven M. Schneebaum Award for Outstanding National Administrator – Salimjon Yusupov
