The Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot is one of the world’s most prestigious competitions in the field of international arbitration. Each year, students from over 80 countries participate. The competition combines academic theory with substantive and procedural aspects of international commercial law and particularly enhances written and oral advocacy skills, legal research abilities, problem-solving skills, and teamwork in an international environment. The applicable arbitration rules change annually and are based on those of the respective co-sponsoring institutions. A particular milestone was achieved by the HSG Vis Moot Team 2024/2025, which won the competition for the first time in the university’s history.
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The International Criminal Court Moot Court Competition is an international competition in the field of international criminal law, in which over one hundred teams from around the world compete each year in Den Haag based on a fictional case. In a realistic simulation of proceedings in front of the International Criminal Court, teams submit written memorials and represent the Prosecution, Defence, Government, and Victims in oral pleadings before international judges and renowned experts. The competition strengthens legal analytical skills, advocacy and presentation abilities, and provides a unique hands-on experience in international criminal and public international law.
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The Swiss Moot Court is a nationwide law competition in Switzerland in which students work on a practical case based on Swiss law. Participants draft an appellate brief and a response, and present oral pleadings. The competition particularly promotes creativity, legal reasoning, and rhetorical skills, while also fostering key professional and social competencies through intensive teamwork. The best teams present their pleadings in front of a highly qualified jury at the Federal Supreme Court, offering a unique opportunity to connect legal theory with real-world practice. This success is also reflected in the 2025/2026 edition, in which one of the HSG teams won the Swiss Moot Court.
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