33rd VIS MOOT

REGISTRATION

TEAM REGISTRATION

ARBITRATOR REGISTRATION​

Registration is accomplished by completion and submission of the registration form, which may be done starting from September onwards. Registration is confirmed by payment of the registration fee. The registration fee must be paid until mid of December 2025 unless specific permission for later payment has been given by the Directors of the Moot. The registration starts at the beginning of September.

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. 

PROBLEM and PROBLEM RELATED MATERIAL

The problem for the 33rd Vis Moot

The problem as audio file can be found here: 

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The problem incl. PO2 for the 33rd Vis Moot

Arbitrator Analysis

General Arbitrator Instructions

Presiding Arbitrator Instructions

Rules booklet includes the following: 

  1. CISG
  2. UNIDROIT Principles of International Commercial Contracts 2016
  3. SIAC Rules 2016 and SIAC Rules 2025
  4. UNCITRAL Model Law
  5. Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards
  6. CITES Convention

How to confirm your hearings and submit your scores via your arbitrator account

How to give proper feedback as an arbitrator?

RULES

The rules for the 33rd Vis Moot 

FINAL PANEL

Siegfried Elsing

Lucy Reed

Edgardo Muñoz

FOTO GALLERY

Pictures taken during the oral hearings will be available here

EVENTS

EVENTS PRIOR TO THE ORAL HEARINGS

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.

PARTICIPATING TEAMS

UniversityCountry
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 InnsbruckAustria
University of SalzburgAustria
University of ViennaAustria
WU ViennaAustria
ADA University Azerbaijan
Baku State UniversityAzerbaijan
Karabakh UniversityAzerbaijan
Royal University for WomenBahrain
University of GhentBelgium
University of LiegeBelgium
Universidad Autónoma Gabriel René MorenoBolivia, Plurinational State of
International University of Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina
University of SarajevoBosnia and Herzegovina
FAAP – Foundation Armando Alvares Penteado Law SchoolBrazil
Faculdade Baiana de DireitoBrazil
Faculdade de Direito Milton CamposBrazil
Federal University of BahiaBrazil
Federal University of Minas GeraisBrazil
Federal University of Paraíba Brazil
Federal University of Rio de JaneiroBrazil
Federal University of Rio Grande do SulBrazil
Federal University of Santa CatarinaBrazil
FGV Rio Law SchoolBrazil
FGV São Paulo School of LawBrazil
Instituto Brasileiro de Ensino, Desenvolvimento e Pesquisa (IDP)Brazil
Mackenzie Presbyterian UniversityBrazil
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 Center of João Pessoa – UNIPÊBrazil
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
Universidad de ChileChile
Beihang UniversityChina
Beijing Normal UniversityChina
China-EU School of LawChina
Dalian Maritime UniversityChina
East China University of Political Science and LawChina
Guangdong University Of FinanceChina
Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyChina
Peking UniversityChina
Peking University School of Transnational LawChina
Renmin University of ChinaChina
Shandong UniversityChina
Shanghai Jiao Tong UniversityChina
Shantou UniversityChina
South China Normal 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
National Taiwan UniversityChinese Taipai
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung UniversityChinese Taipai
University of ZagrebCroatia
University of Central Lancashire (Cyprus)Cyprus
Charles UniversityCzech Republic
Masaryk UniversityCzech Republic
Palacky UniversityCzech Republic
Aarhus UniversityDenmark
University of CopenhagenDenmark
University of Southern DenmarkDenmark
Universidad Iberoamericana de Santo Domingo, República Dominicana (UNIBE)Dominican Republic
Universidad San Francisco de QuitoEcuador
Ain Shams UniversityEgypt
Alexandria UniversityEgypt
Cairo UniversityEgypt
Institut de droit des affaires internationales (Paris 1-Cairo University)Egypt
The German University in Cairo – GUCEgypt
Tallinn UniversityEstonia
University of TartuEstonia
Addis Ababa UniversityEthiopia
Haramaya 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
Paris Bar SchoolFrance
University of BurgundyFrance
University of LorraineFrance
University of MontpellierFrance
University of StrasbourgFrance
University of Toulouse 1 Capitole France
University of Versailles, Paris-SaclayFrance
University Pantheon-Sorbonne (Paris I)France
University Paris DauphineFrance
University Paris Descartes (Paris V)France
University Paris Est Créteil France
Free University of TbilisiGeorgia
Tbilisi State UniversityGeorgia
Bucerius Law SchoolGermany
Eberhard Karls University TübingenGermany
Free University of BerlinGermany
Goethe University Frankfurt am MainGermany
Humboldt UniversityGermany
Leuphana University LüneburgGermany
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 MarburgGermany
University of MunichGermany
University of MünsterGermany
University of OsnabrückGermany
University of PassauGermany
University of WürzburgGermany
Lancaster University GhanaGhana
University of GhanaGhana
Aristotle University of ThessalonikiGreece
Universidad del IstmoGuatemala
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
Bennett University India
Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law UniversityIndia
Directorate of Legal Studies, Tamil NaduIndia
Dr Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law UniversityIndia
Government Law College, MumbaiIndia
Gujarat National Law UniversityIndia
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University India
Hidayatullah National Law UniversityIndia
Himachal Pradesh National Law University, ShimlaIndia
Kirit P. Mehta School of Law NMIMSIndia
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
The National University of Advanced Legal Studies, KochiIndia
University of Petroleum and Energy StudiesIndia
West Bengal National University of Juridical ScienceIndia
Gadjah Mada UniversityIndonesia
University of IndonesiaIndonesia
Kharazmi UniversityIran, Islamic Republic of
University of TehranIran, Islamic Republic of
Al-Nahrain UniversityIraq
Law Society of IrelandIreland
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 MacerataItaly
Università degli Studi di MessinaItaly
Università degli Studi di MilanoItaly
Università degli studi di Verona Italy
Università di BolognaItaly
Università di PalermoItaly
University of FlorenceItaly
University of PaduaItaly
University of PaviaItaly
University of TriesteItaly
University of TurinItaly
Doshisha UniversityJapan
Keio UniversityJapan
Kobe UniversityJapan
Kwansei Gakuin UniversityJapan
Seinan Gakuin UniversityJapan
Waseda UniversityJapan
University of JordanJordan
KIMEP UniversityKazakhstan
Kabarak UniversityKenya
Kenyatta UniversityKenya
Strathmore UniversityKenya
University of NairobiKenya
University of PristinaKosovo, Republic of
Kuwait University Kuwait
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
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey Campus GuadalajaraMexico
Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey Campus MonterreyMexico
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey Campus QuerétaroMexico
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey Campus Santa FeMexico
Panamerican University, AguascalientesMexico
Panamericana University, Mexico CityMexico
Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico CityMexico
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MéxicoMexico
Moldova State UniversityMoldova, Republic of
University of MontenegroMontenegro
Université Hassan II de CasablancaMorocco
University of NamibiaNamibia
Tribhuvan University, National Law CollegeNepal
Erasmus UniversityNetherlands
The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS)Netherlands
University of AmsterdamNetherlands
University of MaastrichtNetherlands
University of Lagos, NigeriaNigeria
University SS. Cyril and MethodiusNorth Macedonia
University of OsloNorway
Pontificia Universidad Catolica del PeruPeru
Universidad Peruana de Ciencias AplicadasPeru
University of the Philippines DilimanPhilippines
Adam Mickiewicz UniversityPoland
Jagiellonian UniversityPoland
Lazarski UniversityPoland
SWPS UniversityPoland
University of WarsawPoland
University of WroclawPoland
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
University of Alba Iulia “1 Decembrie 1918”Romania
University of BucharestRomania
National University of RwandaRwanda
Alfaisal UniversitySaudi Arabia
Prince Sultan University Saudi Arabia
University of BelgradeSerbia
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
University of the Witwatersrand South Africa
Carlos III UniversitySpain
Colegio Universitario de Estudios Financieros (CUNEF)Spain
ESADE Law SchoolSpain
Higher Institute of Law and Economics (ISDE)Spain
IE Law SchoolSpain
Universidad Complutense de MadridSpain
University of CádizSpain
University of NavarraSpain
University of StockholmSweden
University of BaselSwitzerland
University of BernSwitzerland
University of FribourgSwitzerland
University of GenevaSwitzerland
University of LausanneSwitzerland
University of LucerneSwitzerland
University of NeuchâtelSwitzerland
University of St. GallenSwitzerland
University of ZurichSwitzerland
ZHAW Zurich University of Applied SciencesSwitzerland
University of Dar es SalaamTanzania, United Republic of
Chulalongkorn UniversityThailand
Université de CarthageTunisia
Ankara UniversityTurkey
Atilim UniversityTurkey
Bahcesehir UniversityTurkey
Baskent UniversityTurkey
Bilkent UniversityTurkey
Bogaziçi UniversityTurkey
Cukurova UniversityTurkey
Galatasaray UniversityTurkey
Ibn Haldun UniversityTurkey
Istanbul Aydin UniversityTurkey
Istanbul Medeniyet University Turkey
Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim UniversityTurkey
Istanbul UniversityTurkey
Izmir University of EconomicsTurkey
Kadir Has UniversityTurkey
Koç UniversityTurkey
Marmara UniversityTurkey
MEF UniversityTurkey
Necmettin Erbakan UniversityTurkey
Özyegin UniversityTurkey
Piri Reis UniversityTurkey
Selcuk UniversityTurkey
University of YalovaTurkey
Yasar UniversityTurkey
Yeditepe UniversityTurkey
Yildirim Beyazit UniversityTurkey
International University for the Humanities and DevelopmentTurkmenistan
Cavendish University UgandaUganda
Makerere UniversityUganda
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
Brunel Law SchoolUnited Kingdom
Center for Transnational Legal StudiesUnited Kingdom
City St George’s, University of LondonUnited Kingdom
Durham UniversityUnited Kingdom
Gray’s InnUnited Kingdom
Honorable Society of the Middle TempleUnited Kingdom
Honourable Society of the Inner TempleUnited Kingdom
King’s College LondonUnited Kingdom
Lancaster University United Kingdom
London School of EconomicsUnited Kingdom
Queen Mary College, University of LondonUnited Kingdom
University College, LondonUnited Kingdom
University of CambridgeUnited Kingdom
University of East Anglia (UEA)United Kingdom
University of EdinburghUnited Kingdom
University of ExeterUnited Kingdom
University of Law (London Moorgate)United Kingdom
University of OxfordUnited Kingdom
University of WestminsterUnited 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
Case Western Reserve UniversityUnited States of America
Charleston School of LawUnited States of America
Chicago-Kent College of LawUnited States of America
Columbia 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
Harvard UniversityUnited States of America
Howard University School of LawUnited 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
Robert H. McKinney School of LawUnited States of America
Southern Methodist UniversityUnited States of America
St. Mary’s University School of LawUnited States of America
Stetson UniversityUnited States of America
University of California, Irvine School of LawUnited States of America
University of California, Los AngelesUnited States of America
University of CincinnatiUnited 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 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 WisconsinUnited States of America
Washington University in St. LouisUnited States of America
Yale UniversityUnited States of America
University of MontevideoUruguay
Tashkent State University of LawUzbekistan
University of World Economy and DiplomacyUzbekistan
Westminster International University in Tashkent Uzbekistan
Diplomatic Academy of VietnamViet Nam
Cavendish University ZambiaZambia
University of ZimbabweZimbabwe

PARTICIPATING ARBITRATORS

Bio’s of arbitrators who participate in the oral hearings will become available here

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: 

SUNDAY, 29 March 2026 14:00 PM (2h tour)
WEDNESDAY, 1 April 2026: 14:00 PM (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:

MONDAY, 30 March 2026: 10:00 AM (2h tour)
WEDNESDAY, 1 April 2026: 10:00 AM (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, 31 March 2026: 14:00 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)

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DATES & DEADLINES

Friday, 10 October 2025

Distribution of the Problem

Friday, 7 November 2025

Deadline for Requests for Clarification

Monday, 10 November 2025

Deadline to submit visa details for all Iranian participants

Thursday, 13 November 2025

Closing date for Submission of Registration Form

Thursday, 11 December 2025

Memorandum for Claimant due

Friday, 12 December 2025

Payment of Registration Fee due

Monday, 5 January 2026

Deadline to submit details for visa applications (except Iranians 10. November)

Thursday, 22 January 2026

Memorandum for Respondent due

Friday, 27 March 2026

Official Welcome Ceremony

Saturday – Tuesday, 28-31 March 2026

General Rounds of Argument

Tuesday evening – Thursday, 31 March -2 April 2026

Elimination Rounds of Argument

Thursday, 2 April 2026

Closing Ceremony

We are proud that the 33rd Willem C. Vis Moot is organised as “ÖKO EVENT PLUS”