Willem C. Vis Moot Court - University of Geneva
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Facebook page of the Geneva team to the 26th Willem C Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot Court (Vis Moot) The Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot is considered one of the most prestigious moot court competitions in the world. Since 1994, it has been held annually in Vienna, Austria attracting more than 300 law schools from all around the world.
The goal of the Vis Arbitral Moot is to foster the study of international commercial law and arbitration for resolution of international business disputes through its application to a concrete problem of a client and to train law leaders of tomorrow in methods of alternative dispute resolution.
The journey to Vienna begins each year in October when ‘the Problem’ –based on an international sales transaction subjected to the CISG and involving procedural issues of arbitration– is released. In this first part of the competition, the team is in charge of preparing two written memoranda in support of the claimant's and subsequently the respondent's position. The second part of the competition consists in the hearing of oral arguments based upon the memorandums, which take place in Vienna and is settled by arbitral experts in the issues considered.
Further information can be found at:
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facebook.comOn our tour, we would also like to thank to Lalive and the University of Lausanne for today's pleadings.
Last weekend, our team participated in the Swiss Days pre-moot organized by Homburger in Saint-Gall. We would like to thank Homburger, the organizers, arbitrators, coaches and the other teams for this unique experience. It was an excellent way to improve our pleading skills for the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot in Vienna. Klara Voda; Lilia Benkara; Elisabeth Everson; Anna Devine; Vera Waldburger; Sajika Ratnam
A weekend well-spent: enjoying a Chocolats Rohr's dark chocolate with raspberries while making some progress on our first memorandum. Wishing everybody a great Saturday and a productive weekend to the other teams also spending it at the library!
The Geneva team would like to thank Benjamin Gottlieb for having organized the Vis Moot School Switzerland in Zürich. We learned a lot, met new likeminded people, and had fun. Also a big thank you to the University of Geneva / Faculté de droit de l'Université de Genève for making it possible for us to participate in this event and for supporting the Vis Moot competition.
The team representing the University of Geneva at the 25th Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot. Photography: Sabine Florence Müller
The 25th Geneva Vis Moot Team participating at the Vis Moot School Switzerland in Zürich
Welcome to the Facebook page of the Geneva Team to the Willem C Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot Court, season 2017/2018. We are happy to announce the members of the Geneva Team for the 25th edition of the Vis Moot. The team consists of 6 members: Anna Devine, Elisabeth Everson, Klara Voda, Lilia Benkara, Sajika Ratnam and Vera Waldburger. The team will be coached by Elena Neidhart, and Roxane Allot. The academic guidance will be given by Prof. Gian Paolo Romano. Let the adventure begin & stay tuned for further updates as we enter the competition!
Send your applications to be part of the University of Geneva team in the Vienna Vis Moot Court next year!! It's an amazing experience, you learn so much, meet many people and put your knowledge of law to practice! Don't hesitate to message us if you have any questions! :)
University of Geneva has won the Pieter Sanders Award for the best memorandum for Claimant, ex æquo with Columbia University and University of Freiburg at the 24th Annual Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot!!! 🎉🎉🎉 The team has also been awarded with an honorable mention for the Werner Melis Award for the best memorandum for Respondent! 🎉 Congratulations to Simon Bianchi Nigar Mustafazada Jasmina Peku Svitlana Mostipan Besnik Ibrahimi and Joël Schwizgebel for their hard work and commitment. Thank you Roxane Allot, Elena Neidhart, Gian Paolo Romano and the sponsors for your support and for making this possible!
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