32nd VIS MOOT

PROBLEM & PROBLEM RELATED MATERIALS

The problem for the 32nd Vis Moot

The problem incl. PO2 for the 32nd Vis Moot

The arbitrator analysis

General arbitrator instructions

Presiding arbitrator instructions

Download the Rules Booklet for the 32nd Vis Moot 

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RULES

Rules for the 32nd Vis Moot 

RESULTS

Round of 64 first half 8PM

Round of 64 first half 8AM

Round of 32 11AM

Round of 16 14PM

Quarter Final 17:30PM

Semi Final 9AM

Final 1PM

HEARING SCHEDULE

Hearing Schedule Saturday, 12 April 2025

Hearing Schedule Sunday, 13 April 2025

Hearing Schedule Monday, 14 April 2025

Hearing Schedule Tuesday, 15 April 2025

FOTO GALLERY

Pictures taken by the official photographer can be found here

EVENTS

during the oral hearings

VENUES

Below, you find the venues with the respective addresses of all official events (incl. hearings) organised by the Willem C. Vis Moot Association.

FINAL PANEL

Louis B. Kimmelmann

Heidi Merikalla-Teir

Cesar Pereira

PARTICIPATING ARBITRATORS

Browse here through the bio’s of all arbitrators who will take part in the oral hearings in Vienna

PARTICIPATING TEAMS

  
Epoka UniversityAlbania
University of TiranaAlbania
National University of RosarioArgentina
University of Buenos AiresArgentina
American University of ArmeniaArmenia
Yerevan State UniversityArmenia
Australian Catholic UniversityAustralia
Australian National UniversityAustralia
Bond UniversityAustralia
Deakin UniversityAustralia
Griffith UniversityAustralia
Queensland University of TechnologyAustralia
The University of QueenslandAustralia
University of New South WalesAustralia
University of Notre Dame AustraliaAustralia
University of SydneyAustralia
University of GrazAustria
University of ViennaAustria
WU ViennaAustria
ADA University Azerbaijan
Baku State UniversityAzerbaijan
Royal University for WomenBahrain
University of DhakaBangladesh
Belarusian State UniversityBelarus
University of GhentBelgium
University of LiegeBelgium
International University of Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina
University of Banja LukaBosnia and Herzegovina
University of SarajevoBosnia and Herzegovina
FAAP – Foundation Armando Alvares Penteado Law SchoolBrazil
Faculdade Baiana de DireitoBrazil
Faculdade de Direito Milton CamposBrazil
FAE Centro UniversitárioBrazil
Federal University of BahiaBrazil
Federal University of Minas GeraisBrazil
Federal University of Paraíba Brazil
Federal University of ParanáBrazil
Federal University of Rio de JaneiroBrazil
Federal University of Rio Grande do SulBrazil
Federal University of RondoniaBrazil
Federal University of Santa CatarinaBrazil
FGV Rio Law SchoolBrazil
FGV São Paulo School of LawBrazil
Mackenzie Presbyterian UniversityBrazil
Pontifical Catholic University of CampinasBrazil
Pontifical Catholic University of ParanáBrazil
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de JaneiroBrazil
Pontifical Catholic University of Sao PauloBrazil
Universidade de BrasíliaBrazil
Universidade Estadual de LondrinaBrazil
University of Sao Paulo  (Ribeirao Preto)Brazil
University of Sao Paulo Largo San FranciscoBrazil
University of the State of Rio de JaneiroBrazil
Sofia University St. Kliment OhridskiBulgaria
McGill UniversityCanada
University of OttawaCanada
University of Victoria, British ColumbiaCanada
Pontificia Universidad Católica de ChileChile
Universidad de ChileChile
China Foreign Affairs UniversityChina
China-EU School of LawChina
Dalian Maritime UniversityChina
Guangdong University Of Foreign StudiesChina
North China University of Science and TechnologyChina
Peking UniversityChina
Peking University School of Transnational LawChina
Renmin University of ChinaChina
Shanghai Jiao Tong UniversityChina
Shanghai University of Finance and EconomicsChina
Shantou UniversityChina
South China Normal UniversityChina
Tsinghua UniversityChina
University Of Chinese Academy Of Social SciencesChina
University of International Business and Economics, BeijingChina
Wuhan UniversityChina
Xiamen UniversityChina
Chinese University of Hong KongChina, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
City University of Hong KongChina, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
University of Hong KongChina, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
National Taiwan UniversityChinese Taipai
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung UniversityChinese Taipai
Universidad Nacional de ColombiaColombia
University of Costa RicaCosta Rica
University of ZagrebCroatia
Charles UniversityCzech Republic
Masaryk UniversityCzech Republic
Palacky UniversityCzech Republic
Aarhus UniversityDenmark
University of CopenhagenDenmark
University of Southern DenmarkDenmark
Universidad San Francisco de QuitoEcuador
Alexandria UniversityEgypt
Cairo UniversityEgypt
Institut de droit des affaires internationales (Paris 1-Cairo University)Egypt
The British University in EgyptEgypt
The German University in Cairo – GUCEgypt
University of TartuEstonia
Addis Ababa UniversityEthiopia
University of Eastern FinlandFinland
University of HelsinkiFinland
University of LaplandFinland
University of TurkuFinland
Aix-Marseille UniversityFrance
ESSEC Business SchoolFrance
HEC ParisFrance
Institut d”Etudes Politiques de Paris (Sciences-Po)France
Institute for Peace and Development Law (UNS)France
Lyon Catholic UniversityFrance
Paris Bar SchoolFrance
University of DijonFrance
University of NancyFrance
University of StrasbourgFrance
University of Toulouse 1 Capitole France
University of Versailles, Paris-SaclayFrance
University Pantheon-Assas (Paris II)France
University Pantheon-Sorbonne (Paris I)France
University Paris DauphineFrance
University Paris Descartes (Paris V)France
Free University of TbilisiGeorgia
Georgian Institute of Public Affairs (GIPA)Georgia
Ilia State UniversityGeorgia
Tbilisi State UniversityGeorgia
University of Georgia (Georgia)Georgia
Bucerius Law SchoolGermany
Free University of BerlinGermany
Goethe University Frankfurt am MainGermany
Humboldt UniversityGermany
Saarland UniversityGermany
University of BayreuthGermany
University of Bielefeld Germany
University of BochumGermany
University of BonnGermany
University of CologneGermany
University of DüsseldorfGermany
University of Erlangen-NürnbergGermany
University of FreiburgGermany
University of GiessenGermany
University of GöttingenGermany
University of GreifswaldGermany
University of HamburgGermany
University of HannoverGermany
University of HeidelbergGermany
University of JenaGermany
University of KielGermany
University of LeipzigGermany
University of MainzGermany
University of MannheimGermany
University of MunichGermany
University of MünsterGermany
University of OsnabrückGermany
University of PassauGermany
University of TübingenGermany
University of WürzburgGermany
University of GhanaGhana
Universidad Francisco MarroquinGuatemala
Universidad Rafael LandivarGuatemala
ELTE UniversityHungary
Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in HungaryHungary
Mathias Corvinus Collegium Law SchoolHungary
Pázmány Péter Catholic UniversityHungary
Amity University, LucknowIndia
Directorate of Legal Studies, Tamil NaduIndia
Government Law College, MumbaiIndia
Gujarat National Law UniversityIndia
Hidayatullah National Law UniversityIndia
Himachal Pradesh National Law University, ShimlaIndia
Kirit P. Mehta School of Law NMIMSIndia
Lloyd Law CollegeIndia
Maharashtra National Law University NagpurIndia
National Academy of Legal Studies and Research NALSARIndia
National Law Institute University, BhopalIndia
National Law School of IndiaIndia
National Law University, DelhiIndia
National Law University, JodhpurIndia
National University of Study and Research in Law, RanchiIndia
Nirma UniversityIndia
O.P. Jindal Global UniversityIndia
School of Law Christ University, BangaloreIndia
Symbiosis Law School, HyderabadIndia
Symbiosis Law School, PuneIndia
University of LucknowIndia
University of Petroleum and Energy StudiesIndia
West Bengal National University of Juridical ScienceIndia
Gadjah Mada UniversityIndonesia
University of IndonesiaIndonesia
Institute of Comparative LawIran, Islamic Republic of
Institute of Energy Law Studies, University of TehranIran, Islamic Republic of
Iran Chamber of Commerce Educational Institute (ICCIMA)Iran, Islamic Republic of
Shiraz UniversityIran, Islamic Republic of
UNESCO CHRPD SBUIran, Islamic Republic of
University of TehranIran, Islamic Republic of
American University in Iraq – Baghdad  Iraq
Duhok UniversityIraq
University of GalwayIreland
The Hebrew University of JerusalemIsrael
Luigi Bocconi UniversityItaly
LUMSA University (Palermo)Italy
Roma Tre UniversityItaly
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore di MilanoItaly
Università degli Studi di MilanoItaly
Università degli Studi di Milano-BicoccaItaly
Università degli studi di Verona Italy
Università di BolognaItaly
University of FlorenceItaly
University of PaduaItaly
University of PaviaItaly
University of TriesteItaly
University of TurinItaly
Doshisha UniversityJapan
Kwansei Gakuin UniversityJapan
Seinan Gakuin UniversityJapan
University of TokyoJapan
Waseda UniversityJapan
University of JordanJordan
Kenyatta UniversityKenya
Strathmore UniversityKenya
University of NairobiKenya
University of PristinaKosovo, Republic of
Kuwait International Law SchoolKuwait
Riga Graduate School of LawLatvia
University of LatviaLatvia
Université Saint-Joseph de BeyrouthLebanon
National University of LesothoLesotho
European Humanities UniversityLithuania
Vilnius UniversityLithuania
University of MalawiMalawi
University of MalayaMalaysia
Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey Campus MonterreyMexico
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey Campus Santa FeMexico
Panamericana University, Mexico CityMexico
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MéxicoMexico
Moldova State UniversityMoldova, Republic of
National University of MongoliaMongolia
University of MontenegroMontenegro
Université Hassan II de CasablancaMorocco
University of NamibiaNamibia
Kathmandu School of Law, Purbanchal UniversityNepal
Tribhuvan University, National Law CollegeNepal
Erasmus UniversityNetherlands
The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS)Netherlands
University of AmsterdamNetherlands
University of LeidenNetherlands
University of MaastrichtNetherlands
University of Canterbury, New ZealandNew Zealand
University of Lagos, NigeriaNigeria
SubstituteNone
University SS. Cyril and MethodiusNorth Macedonia
University of OsloNorway
National University of AsunciónParaguay
Adam Mickiewicz UniversityPoland
Jagiellonian UniversityPoland
Lazarski UniversityPoland
SWPS UniversityPoland
University of WarsawPoland
Nova University of Lisbon, School of LawPortugal
Universidade Católica PortuguesaPortugal
Universidade de LisboaPortugal
Hamad Bin Khalifa UniversityQatar
Bucharest University of Economic StudiesRomania
Universitatea Babe?-Bolyai Romania
Universitatea de Medicina, Farmacie, Stiinte si Tehnologie „George Emil Palade” – Târgu MuresRomania
University of Alba Iulia “1 Decembrie 1918”Romania
University of BucharestRomania
University of CraiovaRomania
National University of RwandaRwanda
Alfaisal UniversitySaudi Arabia
Prince Sultan University Saudi Arabia
University of BelgradeSerbia
IMATT CollegeSierra Leone
National University of SingaporeSingapore
Singapore Management UniversitySingapore
University of LjubljanaSlovenia
University of MariborSlovenia
University of Cape TownSouth Africa
University of PretoriaSouth Africa
University of the Free StateSouth Africa
Carlos III UniversitySpain
ESADE Law SchoolSpain
Higher Institute of Law and Economics (ISDE)Spain
IE Law SchoolSpain
Universidad Autónoma de MadridSpain
Universidad CEU San PabloSpain
University of CádizSpain
University of StockholmSweden
University of BaselSwitzerland
University of BernSwitzerland
University of FribourgSwitzerland
University of GenevaSwitzerland
University of LausanneSwitzerland
University of LucerneSwitzerland
University of St. GallenSwitzerland
University of ZurichSwitzerland
ZHAW Zurich University of Applied SciencesSwitzerland
Mzumbe UniversityTanzania, United Republic of
University of Dar es SalaamTanzania, United Republic of
Chulalongkorn UniversityThailand
Ankara UniversityTurkey
Atilim UniversityTurkey
Baskent UniversityTurkey
Bogaziçi UniversityTurkey
Cukurova UniversityTurkey
Galatasaray UniversityTurkey
Ibn Haldun UniversityTurkey
Istanbul Aydin UniversityTurkey
Istanbul Bilgi UniversityTurkey
Istanbul UniversityTurkey
Izmir University of EconomicsTurkey
Kadir Has UniversityTurkey
Marmara UniversityTurkey
MEF UniversityTurkey
Necmettin Erbakan UniversityTurkey
Özyegin UniversityTurkey
TOBB University of Economics and TechnologyTurkey
Cavendish University UgandaUganda
Makerere UniversityUganda
Ivan Franko National University of L’vivUkraine
Kyiv National Taras Shevchenko UniversityUkraine
National University Kyiv-Mohyla AcademyUkraine
Ukrainian Catholic UniversityUkraine
Middlesex University DubaiUnited Arab Emirates
New York University Abu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates
UAE UniversityUnited Arab Emirates
University of Birmingham DubaiUnited Arab Emirates
Canterbury Christ Church UniversityUnited Kingdom
Center for Transnational Legal StudiesUnited Kingdom
City Law SchoolUnited Kingdom
Durham UniversityUnited Kingdom
Honorable Society of the Middle TempleUnited Kingdom
Honourable Society of Gray’s InnUnited Kingdom
King’s College LondonUnited Kingdom
Lancaster University United Kingdom
London School of EconomicsUnited Kingdom
Queen Mary College, University of LondonUnited Kingdom
The Honourable Society of the Inner TempleUnited Kingdom
University College, LondonUnited Kingdom
University of East Anglia (UEA)United Kingdom
University of EdinburghUnited Kingdom
University of GlasgowUnited Kingdom
University of Law (London Moorgate)United Kingdom
University of OxfordUnited Kingdom
American UniversityUnited States of America
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of LawUnited States of America
Boston UniversityUnited States of America
Brooklyn Law SchoolUnited States of America
Campbell UniversityUnited States of America
Case Western Reserve UniversityUnited States of America
Charleston School of LawUnited States of America
Columbia UniversityUnited States of America
Cornell UniversityUnited States of America
Emory UniversityUnited States of America
Florida International UniversityUnited States of America
Florida State University College of LawUnited States of America
Fordham UniversityUnited States of America
George Mason UniversityUnited States of America
Georgetown UniversityUnited States of America
Howard University School of LawUnited States of America
Indiana University Maurer School of LawUnited States of America
Louisiana State University United States of America
Loyola University New OrleansUnited States of America
Loyola University, ChicagoUnited States of America
New York Law SchoolUnited States of America
New York UniversityUnited States of America
Northwestern UniversityUnited States of America
Pace UniversityUnited States of America
Pennsylvania State UniversityUnited States of America
Pepperdine UniversityUnited States of America
Robert H. McKinney School of LawUnited States of America
Southern Methodist UniversityUnited States of America
Stetson UniversityUnited States of America
University of California, Irvine School of LawUnited States of America
University of ChicagoUnited States of America
University of ColoradoUnited States of America
University of DenverUnited States of America
University of MiamiUnited States of America
University of Michigan United States of America
University of Minnesota Law SchoolUnited States of America
University of Notre DameUnited States of America
University of PennsylvaniaUnited States of America
University of PittsburghUnited States of America
University of San DiegoUnited States of America
University of South CarolinaUnited States of America
University of TexasUnited States of America
University of VirginiaUnited States of America
University of WashingtonUnited States of America
University of WisconsinUnited States of America
Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law United States of America
Washington University in St. LouisUnited States of America
William & Mary Law SchoolUnited States of America
Yale UniversityUnited States of America
University of MontevideoUruguay
University of World Economy and DiplomacyUzbekistan
University of ZimbabweZimbabwe

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

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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)

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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)

REGISTER HERE

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

DATES & DEADLINES

Friday, 11 October 2024
Distribution of the Problem
Friday, 11 October 2024
Friday, 1 November 2024
Deadline for requests for clarification
Friday, 1 November 2024
Thursday, 21 November 2024
Closing date for submission of registration form & visa details for Iranian participants
Thursday, 21 November 2024
Thursday, 12 December 2024
Memorandum for Claimant
Thursday, 12 December 2024
Friday, 13 December 2024
Payment of registration fee
Friday, 13 December 2024
Tuesday, 7 January 2025
Deadline to submit details for visa applications
This should serve as a helpful reminder to have all visa related information ready to provide to the Vis Moot Administration. The Vis Moot Administration is, however, not responsible to receive the visa.
Tuesday, 7 January 2025
Thursday, 30 January 2025
Memorandum for Respondent
Thursday, 30 January 2025
Friday, 11 April 2025
Opening Ceremony
Friday, 11 April 2025
Saturday - Tuesday, 12-15 April 2025
General rounds of argument
Saturday - Tuesday, 12-15 April 2025
Tuesday evening - Thursday 15-17 April 2025
Elimination rounds of argument
Tuesday evening - Thursday 15-17 April 2025
Thursday, 17 April 2025
Awards Ceremony
Thursday, 17 April 2025

We are proud that the 32nd Willem C. Vis Moot is organised as “ÖKO EVENT PLUS”