32nd VIS MOOT
REGISTRATION
TEAM REGISTRATION
ARBITRATOR REGISTRATION
Registration is accomplished by completion and submission of the registration form, which may be done at any time prior to 21 November 2024. Registration is confirmed by payment of the registration fee. The registration fee must be paid until 13 December 2024 unless specific permission for later payment has been given by the Directors of the Moot. The registration starts at the beginning of September and closes on 21 November 2024.
The arbitrator registration opens at the beginning of September and closes at the end of January or whenever capacity is reached. Arbitrators who already participated in the Vis Moot before, have already an arbitrator account and can use the “arbitrator login” instead of the “arbitrator registration” which is only meant for arbitrators who are new to the Vis Moot. m
PROBLEM & PROBLEM RELATED MATERIALS
The problem for the 32nd Vis Moot
The problem incl. PO2 for the 32nd Vis Moot
The arbitrator analysis
Download the Rules Booklet for the 32nd Vis Moot
- CISG
- UNIDROIT Principles of International Commercial Contracts 2016
- FAI Arbitration Rules 2024
- UNCITRAL Model Law
- Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards
- EU GDPR – European Union General Data Protection Regulation
How to confirm your hearings and submit your scores via your arbitrator account
How to give proper feedback as an arbitrator?
RULES
Rules for the 32nd Vis Moot
EVENTS
leading up to the oral hearings
Event Name: Speaker Series Topic: “The exclusion of evidence in light of procedural fairness in arbitration”
Host: MAA
Location: online
Time: January 9, 2025, 8:00 EST / 14:00 CET / 21:00 HKT (tentative)
Registration link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/20997bf3-768e-4609-8f4a-1638a5eac831@b10e0fcc-b616-43dc-9279-e36e77a6d1ea
Further Information: Speakers: Patrizia Netal, Director of the Willem C. Vis Moot
during the oral hearings
Event Name: MAA Welcome Party
Host: Moot Alumni Association
Location: tba
Time: tba
Registration link: tba
Further Information:
OPEN TO: ALL
Event Name: Annual MAA International Commercial Law and
Arbitration Conference
Host: Moot Alumni Association
Location: tba
Time: tba
Registration link: tba
Further Information:
OPEN TO: Coaches & Arbitrators
Event Name: Official Opening Ceremony followed by a Reception
Host: Willem C. Vis Moot Association
Location: Wiener Konzerthaus, Lothringerstrasse 20, 1030 Vienna, Metro U4 “Stadtpark”
Time: 18:30 (entrance open 18:00 – spaces are limited. Please make sure to arrive early. Doors will close as soon as the capacity is reached)
OPEN TO – ALL
Event Name: General Rounds of Arguments
Host: Willem C. Vis Moot Association
Location: Juridicum, Schottenbastei 10-16, 1010 Vienna and other locations
Time: 08:30, 10:30, 12:30, 14:30 & 16:30
Event Name: MAA Alumni Networking Event
Host: Moot Alumni Association
Location: tba
Time: tba
Registration link: tba
Further Information:
Event Name: Mind and Motion FAI – VIAC Wellbeing Morning
Host: FAI & VIAC
Location: Doktor Yoga Studio 7, Kirchengasse 1a, 1070 Vienna
Time: 08:45-10:00 AM CEST
Registration link: Mind and Motion: FAI – VIAC Wellbening Morning Tickets, Sat, Apr 12, 2025 at 8:45 AM | Eventbrite
Further Information: FAI – VIAC Wellbeing Morning Flyer
Event Name: FAI Panel Discussion
Host: FAI
Location: Old Chapel (Alte Kapelle), University of Vienna
Time: 15:00 PM CEST
Registration link: tba
Further Information: theme and speakers tba
Event Name: White & Case Vis Reception
Host: White & Case
Location: Lamée Rooftop, Lichtensteg 2 & Rotenturmstraße 15, 1010 Vienna
Time: 5-7pm
Registration link: tba
Further Information: For further information, please visit www.whitecase.com/responsible-business/educating-future-leaders/vis-moot.
Event Name: General Rounds of Arguments
Host: Willem C. Vis Moot Association
Location: Juridicum, Schottenbastei 10-16, 1010 Vienna and other locations
Time: 08:30, 10:30, 12:30, 14:30 & 16:30
Event Name: 20th Annual ICDR Young and International Coffee House Debate
Host: AAA-ICDR
Location: Palais Daun-Kinsky, Freyung 4, Vienna
Time: Sunday, 13 April 2025,12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Registration: https://www.aaaeducation.org/student/page/2418964-20th-annual-icdr-y-i-coffee-house-debate-apr-13th-2025
OPEN TO – ALL
Event Name: FAI GALA: 32nd Vis Moot
Host: FAI
Location: Palais Coburg, Vienna
Time: 18:30 PM CEST
Registration link: tba
Further Information:
Event Name: DIS goes Vis: The Breakfast
Host: DIS
Location: CMS Reich-Rohrwig Hainz Rechtsanwälte GmbH, Gauermanngasse 2, 1010 Vienna, Austria
Time: 8.30 – 10.30 am
Registration link: tba
Further Information: https://www.disarb.org/veranstaltungen/save-the-date-dis-goes-vis-2025
OPEN TO: Coaches & Arbitrators
Event Name: General Rounds of Arguments
Host: Willem C. Vis Moot Association
Location: Juridicum, Schottenbastei 10-16, 1010 Vienna and other locations
Time: 08:30, 10:30, 12:30, 14:30 & 16:30
Event Name: 20th Annual Leading Arbitrators’ Symposium on the Conduct of International Arbitration
Host: JURIS Conferences
Location: Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna- Schottenring 24, Wien 1010, Austria (7-min walk from the Juridicum)
Time: 9:00 – 17:30
Registration: Register HERE (Use special registration code VIS2025 to receive a $50 discount)
OPEN TO – ALL (Registration required)
Event Name: MAA Walking Tour + MAA Traditional Viennese Dinner
Host: Moot Alumni Association
Location: tba
Time: tba
Registration link: tba
OPEN TO: Students
Event Name: FAI and Embassy of Finland Joint Event
Host: FAI
Location: Residence of the Ambassador
Time: 18:00 PM CEST
Registration link: tba
Further Information:
OPEN TO: Coaches & Arbitrators
Event Name: MAA United Nations Tour
Host: Moot Alumni Association
Location: tba
Time: tba
Registration link: tba
Further Information:
OPEN TO: Students
Event Name: General Rounds of Arguments
Host: Willem C. Vis Moot Association
Location: Juridicum, Schottenbastei 10-16, 1010 Vienna and other locations
Time: 08:00, 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 & 16:00
Event Name: MAA United Nations Tour
Host: Moot Alumni Association
Location: tba
Time: tba
Registration link: tba
Further Information:
OPEN TO: Students
Event Name: FAI and ArbitralWomen Panel Discussion
Host: FAI
Location: Old Chapel (Alte Kapelle), University of Vienna
Time: 15:00 PM CEST
Registration link: tba
Further Information: tba
OPEN TO: Coaches & Arbitrators
Event Name: Announcement of Teams in Elimination Rounds
Host: Willem C. Vis Moot Association
Location: Austria Center Vienna, Bruno-Kreisky-Platz 1, 1220 Vienna
Time: 18:00
OPEN TO – ALL
Event Name: Round of 64 Arguments (first half)
Host: Willem C. Vis Moot Association
Location: Juridicum, Schottenbastei 10-16, 1010 Vienna and other locations
Time: 20:00
Event Name: Annual Freshfields Vis Moot Reception
Host: Freshfields
Location: Peregringasse 4, 1090 Vienna
Time: 6-9pm
Registration link: tba
Further Information: tba
OPEN TO: Coaches & Arbitrators
Event Name: Round of 64 Arguments (second half), Round of 32, Round of 16, Quarter Final Round
Host: Willem C. Vis Moot Association
Location: Juridicum, Schottenbastei 10-16, 1010 Vienna
Time: 08:00, 11:00, 14:00 & 17:30
Event Name: KNOETZL rooftop cocktail reception
Host: KNOETZL
Location: Herrengasse 1, 1010 Vienna
Time: 18:00-21:30 CEST
Registration link: tba
OPEN TO: Coaches & Arbitrators
Event Name: MAA Farewell Party
Host: Moot Alumni Association
Location: tba
Time: tba
Registration link: tba
Further Information:
OPEN TO: ALL
Event Name: Semi-Final Round
Host: Willem C. Vis Moot Association
Location: Juridicum, Schottenbastei 10-16, 1010 Vienna
Time: 09:00
Event Name: Final Round followed by the Awards Banquet
Host: Willem C. Vis Moot Association
Location: Austria Center Vienna, Bruno-Kreisky-Platz 1, 1220 Vienna
Time: Final Round – 13:00, Awards Banquet – 15:00 – 18:00
OPEN TO – ALL
VENUES
Below, you find the venues with the respective addresses of all official events (incl. hearings) organised by the Willem C. Vis Moot Association.

LEISURE PROGRAMME
CITY TOUR – HAVE YOUR FIRST DATE WITH VIENNA
First dates with a city are always special. A little nervousness, tingling in the stomach, but above all anticipation. Discovering as much as possible would be nice, but no stress, three-four time is enough – especially on historical ground. What to expect? VIENNA. From St. Stephen’s Cathedral to the Hofburg Palace and the State Opera, we will show you all the postcard places and must sees of the city center. It’s important to make a good first impression after all. We are always by your side to ensure that your date goes well. If it does, we also organize weddings, but step by step.
Available dates:
MONDAY, 14 April 2025: 10:00 AM (2h tour)
COSTS: 35€ per person payable directly to Rebel Tours via the booking process
MEETING POINT: Opera fountain in front of Hotel Bristol 1010 Vienna



VIENNA HISTORY RUN – SPORTS MEETS HISTORY
Sport meets history. To understand the course of Viennese history, it’s best to just start running.
Whether you are a marathon finisher or a bloody beginner, everyone is welcome. Step by step we will explore the city together, with open eyes and ears – around the Ringstrasse, through parks and gardens. While we introduce you to exciting stories and historical backgrounds, you will not only get fitter, but also smarter. Let’s go!
Available dates:
WEDNESDAY, 16 April 2025: 10:00 AM (1,5h tour – 6km)
COSTS: 35€ per person payable directly to Rebel Tours via the booking process
MEETING POINT: Maria-Theresien-Platz, 1010 Vienna (between Kunsthistorisches Museum and Naturhistorisches Museum – next to the monument)

HIDDEN TOUR – VIENNA IS A GEM
A walk through hidden gems full of exciting anecdotes and history. Turn left behind St. Stephen’s Cathedral, walk through the historical passages, past the open balconies and suddenly it’s quiet. There is neither the sound of the carriages nor from Schnitzels being pounded. It’s as if someone had turned off the Viennese city music. The centuries-old inner courtyards of the first district lie in the shadow of the grand buildings, yet they can still compete with them. From the infamous blood alley and Vienna’s oldest Inn to the site of the most famous ass-kick in the city’s history. Vienna as you have never experienced it before.
Available dates:
SUNDAY, 13 April 2025: 14:00 PM (2h tour)
WEDNESDAY, 16 April 2025: 14:00 PM (2h tour)
COSTS: 35€ per person payable directly to Rebel Tours via the booking process
MEETING POINT: Eissalon am Schwedenplatz (Franz-Josefs-Kai 17)


ALTERNATIVE VIENNA – WE INTRODUCE YOU TO A DIFFERENT VIENNA
Step into Vienna’s creative side as we explore Neubau, Vienna’s 7th district, and Spittelberg—once artisan quarters, now vibrant hubs of culture and street art. Between historic façades and narrow alleys, we’ll discover street art murals by artists like Ruin and Huariu, hidden graffiti gems, and house walls turned into urban canvases. Along the way, we will walk past unique vintage shops, cozy cafés, and concept stores that define the district’s alternative charm while giving you historical insights. A walk through history, creativity, and local life—Vienna, beyond the usual sights.
Available dates:
TUESDAY, 15 April 2025: 12:00 PM (2h tour)
COSTS: 35€ per person payable directly to Rebel Tours via the booking process
MEETING POINT: Main entrance Museumsquartier (next to MQ shop)



DATES & DEADLINES
Distribution of the Problem
Deadline for requests for clarification
Closing date for submission of registration form & visa details for Iranian participants
Memorandum for Claimant
Payment of registration fee
Deadline to submit details for visa applications
Memorandum for Respondent
Opening Ceremony
General rounds of argument
Elimination rounds of argument
Awards Ceremony
We are proud that the 32nd Willem C. Vis Moot is organised as “ÖKO EVENT PLUS”
