Disputes in the 2023-2024 Wiz Moot Competition shall be resolved by arbitration under the rules of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce. Issue related to the sale of goods (CISG) covered by the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods.
In recognition of the centenary of the ICC Court, the ICC Referee Rules will be used by more than 300 university teams participating in the 2023-2024 tournament. The selection of arbitration rules for each edition of Wiz Moot rotates annually among the co-sponsoring institutions.
The 31stSt The edition began with online registration in September this year, followed by an exchange of written notes in December and January, and will conclude with oral hearings and an award ceremony in Vienna between 22 and 28 March 2024.
Secretary General of the ICC International Court of Arbitration Alexander G. Fesas said:
„This year’s vise moot issue is an excellent example of the procedural and substantive issues that arise in international commercial disputes before arbitral tribunals. We are delighted that the ICC Rules will once again apply to Moot – and what better time than in the centenary year of the ICC Court. As a former Moot, I benefited greatly from the input of those who coached my team, reviewed our notes, and graded our oral submissions.I urge my fellow professionals today—lawyers, arbitrators, corporate representatives, and academics—to embrace Moot’s work and dedicate a fraction of their time to this year’s students and their efforts. Let the games begin!”
“Cybersecurity, the core issue of this year’s case, is particularly fitting to celebrate the centenary of the ICC Court. As a world trade body, the ICC is not only one of the leading arbitral institutions, but also a leader in resolving these and other pressing issues in international trade. Stefan Kröll, Director of the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot said:
Law students from around the world will gather in Vienna in March for the biggest arbitral academic event of the year, billed as the „Olympic Games of International Commercial Law.” The aim of the competition is to promote the study of international commercial law and arbitration and to provide students with practical training in the resolution of international commercial disputes.
Prior to the oral rounds, competing teams participate in breakout sessions to present their case. The ICC is organizing its annual Wis Prem 2024 in Paris between March 14 and 16. More information will be available soon.
Celebrating its centenary this year, the ICC Court has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting access to justice and upholding the rule of law, while shaping the future of dispute settlement for future generations.
Read more about the ICC Court Centenary and the ICC Declaration on Dispute Prevention and Settlement.
Read more about 31St Willem C. Wis International Commercial Arbitration.
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