The Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot has a profound influence in the field of international law. It has been 24 years old and attracts hundreds of famous law schools from around the world every year. In 2016-2017, more than 300 law schools from more than 60 countries participated in the competition. The judges were composed of legal professors, lawyers and arbitration practitioners from various countries. During the competition, various viewpoints and ideas are fully exchanged, collided, integrated and penetrated here. Friendship and competition promote each other. It is a grand event in the international commercial arbitration community. In 2017, Wuhan University's Vis Moot team once again performed well and won numerous awards including the Williem C. Vis (EAST) Moot International Commercial Arbitration Debate Final Eight.
In order to further implement the development tenet of Wuhan University to build a "high-level university with Chinese characteristics, world-class, internationally renowned" and expand the international influence of Wuhan University Law School and Wuhan University International Law Institute, Wuhan University Vis Moot team is scheduled to be on September 24 On the day of the law school (specific time and place is subject to SMS notification) to conduct the interview selection of the 25th team members. Graduate students, undergraduates (14, 15) and doctoral students are welcome to register. The registration conditions are as follows:
1. Have a strong interest in international commercial law and international commercial arbitration law, and has a certain foundation and understanding of these laws.
2. The curriculum pressure is not great, the spare time is sufficient, and it is able to bear hardships and stand hard work. It is mentally prepared for the high-intensity training and study of the simulated international commercial arbitration court.
3. Excellent English skills, including clerical writing and oral debate.
4. Team spirit and ability to work with teammates.
This selection is divided into two parts: material submission and interview.
First, the material submission
Please send the following two materials to ica_moot@126.com:
1. Please fill in the attached English resume.
2. Please select one of the topics according to the circumstances and requirements in the attachment, and choose either Claimant or Respondent to conduct a legal search, present a legal opinion, and write a 400-word English analysis around the point of view (limited to length, brief introduction only) Some facts, evidence and details of the 24th competition were not included.
The interview is intended to understand the English verbal and case analysis skills of the interviewee. Therefore, each student is required to prepare an oral statement of about 5 minutes based on the submission of the materials. During the presentation period, the interviewer will interrupt at any time and ask questions. Each student will have an interview time of about 20 minutes.
CV and written analysis submission deadline: September 22nd at 22:00.