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The latest version of the official 2008 Pre-Moot Brochure can be downloaded here.

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On the occasion of the 15th Willem C. Vis Annunal International Commercial Arbitration Moot Court Competition, DIS 40 Rhein / Ruhr, the Duesseldorf Moot Association and the Frankfurt Moot Alumni Association arrange Pre-Moot Rounds which are taking place in Duesseldorf from March 6 – 8, 2008. The Pre-Moot Rounds aim at increasing experience and networking as part of the preparation of the Willem C. Vis Moot Court in Vienna. The teams will participate in pleadings and have their arbitrators comment on the respective arguments, tactics and rhetorical abilities of the participating teams.  The Pre-Moot Rounds are supported by the financial support of several international law firms. Learn more about the sponsors. Moreover, the Moot Pre-Rounds would not have been possible without Duesseldorf-based law firms offering their conference rooms for pleadings. Learn more about the venues where the pleadings take place. To see who has already registered have a look at the Arbitrators and the Teams.

Program

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The Pre-Moot Rounds start with a reception and official opening in the evening of Thursday, March 6, 2008. Hearings will take place on Friday, March 7, 2008 and Saturday, March 8, 2008 in the city of Duesseldorf in different law firms, which offer their conference rooms for pleadings.  View here a full list of the pleading venues.

Participating teams are rated. The two best rated teams will compete in a "final" pleading in front of a tribunal consisting of three renowned arbitrators from the Rhine / Ruhr region.

Registration for Teams and Arbitrators

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Willem C. Vis Moot teams are cordially invited to participate. Since the number of teams is limited we register on a first come first serve basis. Should your team wish to participate in the Pre-Moot Rounds, we kindly ask you to register asap by returning the completed registration. 

If you are a leading practitioner in arbitration, please register as an arbitrator by returing the Registration Form below.

• PreMoot Registration Form for Arbitrators (pdf required)

• PreMoot Registration Form for Teams (pdf required)

Do you like to know who has already registered? Have a look at the Arbitrators and the Teams.

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The Moot Pre-Rounds were jointly organized by  DIS 40 Rhein / Ruhr, Duesseldorf Moot Association e.V. & Frankfurt Moot Alumni Association e.V.

DIS 40 RHEIN / RUHR

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In case of questions regarding organisation please do not hesitate to contact Ulrike Gantenberg (u.gantenberg[a]heuking.de), Jakob Saettler (j.saettler[a]ffm-moot.com) or Thorsten Henze (thorsten.henze[a]gmx.de) . We kindly ask to address media inquiries directly to Doro Zauner Presse- und Oeffentlichkeitsarbeit (kontakt[a]dorozauner.de). Detailed information about the organizing crew are available here.