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Additional selection to the EHU team for participation in the student competition in international commercial law and arbitration, the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot 2023/2024

Dear students,

We are pleased to inform about additional selection to the EHU team for participation in the student competition in international commercial law and arbitration, the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot 2023/2024. Vis Moot is a simulation of an arbitration dispute arising from a contract of international sale of goods between countries that are parties to the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods.

Competition timeline:

October 2023 – January 2024: preparation of written submissions;

April 2024: oral presentations (arbitration hearings).

Why now?

In the academic year 2023-2024, the team is receiving organizational and financial support from the Commercial Law Development Program (USA), which enables:

  • Conducting training sessions with leading experts in international commercial law and arbitration;
  • Preparing for preliminary educational arbitration proceedings;
  • Providing financial support to team members during pre-moots, summer/winter schools, as well as for the trip to Vienna for the second oral rounds of Vis Moot.

Key requirements for candidates:

  • Proficiency in English at B2/C1 level;
  • Knowledge of international commercial law and arbitration process or a strong desire to acquire such knowledge;
  • Willingness to dedicate a significant amount of time for competition preparation;
  • Previous experience in moot courts is welcomed.

How to apply?

To become a part of the EHU Vis Moot 2023/2024 team, please fill out the application form.

Application deadline: October 23, 2023, 23:59

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