Official Name of Pre-Moot: Harvard Law School Vis Pre-Moot
Date: 13-15 February 2026
Location: Harvard Law School, 1585 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston/Cambridge (in person only)
Registration: Teams can sign up here: Registration link. Registration will be open from 22 October to 5 December. Please note that registering does not guarantee a spot at the Pre-Moot. We will notify all teams shortly after registration closes whether they have been selected to participate. Selected teams should be prepared to pay the registration fee of $150 immediately upon confirmation.

Arbitrator registration is now open until 15 December. If you are interested in arbitrating at the Pre-Moot, please register here: Registration link.

Further information: On Friday, 13 February, teams will complete onsite registration and attend a short housekeeping session. The day will also feature panel discussions on careers in international arbitration and this year’s Vis Moot problem. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to join a guided tour of Harvard University, and the evening will conclude with a social event. On Saturday and Sunday, 14–15 February, each team will participate in five rounds of oral pleadings, followed by the final rounds on Sunday afternoon. A second social event will take place on Saturday evening. Participants can arrive via Logan International Airport or by train or bus from New York City. For any questions, please contact jhvolboel@llm26.law.harvard.edu or mdiaztarrago@llm26.law.harvard.edu.