The Willem C. Vis Moot in Vienna
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As one of the most prestigious moot court competitions in the world, the Willem C. Vis Moot is a unique opportunity for law students to enhance their written and oral advocacy skills, as well as their knowledge of international sales law and the law and practice involved in international dispute resolution. It enables them to compete in these areas before high-calibre arbitration panels in the environment of a serious intellectual and personal challenge.
Willem C Vis Moot team 2009/10
Involving law students from over 200 universities as well as practitioners and renowned scholars from both civil and common law jurisdictions, the competition revolves around a hypothetical case dealing with procedural and substantive issues. In the first stage, each team submits written memoranda representing both sides to the dispute. In the second stage, the teams plead orally both sides of the case during the six-day competition in Vienna. The teams plead before panels of arbitrators comprised of experts in the relevant substantive and procedural laws.
Willem C Vis Moot team 2007/8
The participation in the Vis Moot, not to mention the awards, is recognised and highly appreciated by international law firms and institutions throughout the world. For those who wish to pursue their careers in the field of international commercial arbitration, participation in the Vis Moot provides an unrivalled opportunity to learn about the day-to-day work in this field as well as to meet members of their peer group and prospective employers.
Willem C Vis Moot team 2008/9
The College has a short but successful history of participating in the Vis Moot. In its first year of participation (2008) it was the only UK team to advance to the round of 16. In the 2009 competition, KCL’s team reached the semi-final round, finishing in third place out of 228 universities, as well as winning several other awards.