The Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot (Vis Moot) is a world-renowned competition dedicated to the promotion of international commercial arbitration, with a strong emphasis on the resolution of cross-border commercial disputes. Each year, the Vis Moot brings together law students from universities around the world, offering them a unique platform to develop and refine their skills in arbitration and legal advocacy.
At Rezvanian International, we are dedicated to advancing the study and practice of international arbitration and to supporting the development of future arbitration professionals. In line with our academic and scholarly initiatives, we are proud to organize the Rezvanian International Vis Pre-Moot. This Pre-Moot is specifically designed to prepare participating teams for the oral hearings of the main Vis Moot in Vienna and Hong Kong. It provides students with a valuable opportunity to practice oral advocacy, strengthen their legal reasoning, and take part in simulated arbitration proceedings evaluated by experienced international practitioners.
Why Participate in the Rezvanian International Vis Pre-Moot?
The Rezvanian International Vis Pre-Moot offers Vis Moot teams from around the world a competitive and supportive environment to test and refine their arguments. Participants will have the opportunity to:
- Practice oral advocacy before panels of distinguished international legal experts.
- Receive detailed and constructive feedback from experienced arbitrators.
- Deepen their understanding of the practical and strategic aspects of arbitration preparation.
In addition, the Pre-Moot serves as an excellent networking platform, bringing together students, legal professionals, and academics active in the international arbitration community
General Rules
The Rezvanian International Vis Pre-Moot adheres to the official Vis Moot Problem and the rules established by the Vis Moot itself (available at: https://www.vismoot.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/33rd-Vis-Moot-Rules_FINAL.pdf). All participating teams are expected to comply strictly with these guidelines. Teams eligible to compete must have successfully registered for the Vis Moot and received confirmation to participate in the oral rounds in either Vienna or Hong Kong.
Registration
To register for the Rezvanian International Vis Pre-Moot, teams must complete the designated Registration Form at the following link before the specified deadline each year: Registration Form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScd_Jq0yik3LbI35pA5wBbhdWUwEaeyx4VDJZZ35e8qVq_RlA/viewform?usp=header). We kindly request that teams commit to participation once registered, as withdrawals can disrupt the competition’s schedule.
For further information or any questions regarding the pre-moot, please reach out to us at: VisMoot@rezvanianinternational.com
Arbitrators
Each competing team will present its case before panels comprising three arbitrators. Our arbitrators are carefully selected from a pool of esteemed legal professionals, including lawyers, arbitrators, and professors from around the world. These practitioners provide invaluable feedback, assisting teams in strengthening their cases for the final Vis Moot competition.
Communication
All communications regarding the Rezvanian International Vis Pre-Moot will be conducted via email at VisMoot@rezvanianinternational.com. Information regarding the schedule, dates, and rounds will be provided in due course.