The complete but unofficial guide to the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot / editor: Jörg Risse ; authors: Markus Altenkirch, Ragnar Harbst, Annette Keilmann, Lisa Reiser, Jörg Risse.
2017
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The complete but unofficial guide to the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot / editor: Jörg Risse ; authors: Markus Altenkirch, Ragnar Harbst, Annette Keilmann, Lisa Reiser, Jörg Risse.
Published
München, Germany : C.H. Beck ; Oxford, United Kingdom : Hart ; Baden-Baden, Germany : Nomos, 2017.
Copyright
©2017
Call Number
KZ1237 .C66 2017
Edition
4th edition.
ISBN
9781509920365 (Hart)
1509920366 (Hart)
9783406714436 (C.H. Beck)
3406714439 (C.H. Beck)
9783848744688 (Nomos)
3848744686 (Nomos)
1509920366 (Hart)
9783406714436 (C.H. Beck)
3406714439 (C.H. Beck)
9783848744688 (Nomos)
3848744686 (Nomos)
Description
xv, 241 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), colour maps, portraits ; 23 cm
System Control No.
(OCoLC)1014433871
Summary
"The inaugural Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot saw 11 teams coming to Vienna to compete. Since those humble beginnings in 1994, it has grown to become one of the biggest events of its kind in the world. If you are contemplating participating in the Vis Moot, this book will provide you with step-by-step, practical advice on ways to maximize the Vis Moot experience. It explains registration and offers tips on finding and organizing your team, analyzing the case, writing your memoranda, presenting your case in the oral pleading, organizing your trip to Vienna or Hong Kong, and, last but not least, how to enjoy yourself in the process. This book aims to show that becoming a 'Mootie' is well worth the challenge. Though it may sound melodramatic, the authors of this guide, know from personal experience, that participating in the Vis Moot is a lifetime experience."-- Back cover.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references.
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Complete guide to the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot
Table of Contents
I.
Vis Moot: A Lifetime Experience
1
1.
Vis Moot Teaches You Invaluable Skills
2
2.
Vis Moot is a Tough Challenge
2
3.
Vis Moot is a Stepping Stone for Your Career
3
4.
Vis Moot Will Show You the "Real Life"
3
5.
Vis Moot is Meeting Nice People from All Over the World and Having Fun
4
6.
Up Close and Personal: Interview with Professor Eric E. Bergsten
5
II.
Vis Moot: Facts and Figures
13
1.
What is a "Moot Court"?
13
2.
What is the Vis Moot?
14
3.
Why Apply for the Vis Moot
16
4.
History of the Vis Moot
18
5.
Timeframe of the Vis Moot
23
5.1.
Distribution of the Vis Moot Problem
24
5.2.
Deadline for Requests for Clarification
25
5.3.
Closing Date for Submission of Registration Form, Payment of Registration Fee Due
25
5.4.
Memorandum for Claimant Due
26
5.5.
Memorandum for Respondent Due
26
5.6.
Official Welcome and Reception
26
5.7.
General Rounds of Argument
27
5.8.
Elimination Rounds of Argument
27
5.9.
Awards Banquets
27
6.
Up Close and Personal: Interview with the Moot-Organizers
28
III.
How to Start
35
1.
Composition of the Teams
35
1.1.
Eligibility
35
1.2.
Selection Process
35
1.3.
Number of Students in a Team
36
2.
What Must Be Done to Register?
37
2.1.
Registration Process for the Vis Moot in Vienna
37
2.2.
Registration Process for the Vis Moot (East)
37
3.
Team Building
38
3.1.
Why Is Team Building so Important?
39
3.2.
Some Suggestions for Team Building
39
4.
Benefits of Having a Coach and How to Find One
40
5.
Getting to Know the Subject Matter
41
6.
Kick-Off Meeting
43
6.1.
Timetable
43
6.2.
Resources
44
6.3.
Assignment of the Issues
45
6.4.
Introduction to the Vis Moot Memoranda Writing Style
45
7.
Costs of the Vis Moot and the Possible Ways of Funding
46
7.1.
Costs
46
7.2.
Possible Funding Sources
49
8.
"New Media" and the Vis Moot
49
8.1.
Use New Media for Research!
49
8.2.
Use New Media for Promotion!
50
8.3.
Use New Media for Getting Together!
51
8.4.
Use New Media for your Supporters at Home!
51
8.5.
Note of Caution
52
9.
Start Visa Application on Time
53
IV.
How to Write Effective Memoranda
57
1.
Moot's "Written" Phase
57
1.1.
Course of the "Written" Phase
57
1.2.
Basic Structure of Your Memorandum
57
1.3.
Formalities and Tips for Brushing Up Your Memorandum
62
1.4.
Special Rules for the Memorandum for Respondent
64
1.5.
Grading of Your Submission
65
2.
Reality Check: Submissions in International Arbitration
66
2.1.
Course of Written Submissions in International Arbitrations
66
2.2.
Typical Content and Format of Written Submissions
68
2.3.
Cultural Divide Revisited: Different Styles of Briefs
69
3.
Ground Rules for Writing Effective Submissions
70
3.1.
Rule 1: KISS -- Use Short Sentences
71
3.2.
Rule 2: What Matters Most -- Subject + Verb
73
3.3.
Rule 3: Choose the Right Subject and Apply That Subject Consistently
74
3.4.
Rule 4: Choose Wisely Between Active Voice vs. Passive Voice
76
3.5.
Rule 5: Put the Power into the Verb, Avoid Nominalizations
77
3.6.
Rule 6: Delete Adjectives and Adverbs
78
3.7.
Rule 7: Do Not Overuse Legalese and Lawyerisms
79
3.8.
Rule 8: Use Headings Effectively
80
3.9.
Rule 9: Avoid Spelling Errors
81
3.10.
Rule 10: Always Start by Indicating the Issue
81
4.
Recommendations for Advanced Writing (Or: Rules For Winning)
83
4.1.
Recommendation 1: Persuasion Triggers -- The Hidden Power of the Word "Because"
84
4.2.
Recommendation 2: Use Enumerations to Become More Persuasive
85
4.3.
Recommendation 3: Use Evidence and Exhibits Effectively
87
4.4.
Recommendation 4: "First Impressions Count, Last Impressions Stay"
88
4.5.
Recommendation 5: Quote Powerfully
90
4.6.
Recommendation 6: Create Images in Your Readers' Minds
91
V.
How to Present Your Case Before the Arbitral Tribunal
95
1.
Setting of the Oral Pleadings
95
1.1.
Venue
95
1.2.
Arbitrators
96
1.3.
Number of Oral Hearings and the Number of Team Members Involved
96
1.4.
Available Time
97
1.5.
Typical Course of the Oral Pleading
98
1.6.
Grading System Used
99
2.
Reality Check: Oral Pleadings in International Arbitration
100
2.1.
Civil Law Style vs. Common Law Approach
100
2.2.
Importance of Oral Pleadings
101
3.
Before You Start
101
3.1.
You Never Get a Second Chance
102
3.2.
How You Look -- It Matters
102
3.3.
Make the Life of the Arbitrators Easy
103
3.4.
Your Desk (Should Look Organized)
103
4.
Ground Rules
104
4.1.
Always Start Strong: Cognitive Dissonance and Confirmation Bias
104
4.2.
How to Address the Arbitral Tribunal
105
4.3.
Slow Down: Listening Is Difficult
106
4.4.
Attention Span of the Arbitrators Is Limited -- KISS
106
4.5.
Structure of Presentation Is Vital
108
4.6.
Know the Facts of the Case
110
4.7.
Be Articulate
111
4.8.
Team Work -- You Count as a Team so Behave as One
114
4.9.
End on a Strong Note
114
5.
Rules for Success
116
5.1.
Be Daring, Be Different, Be First
116
5.2.
Opening Bundles and Illustrative Objects
117
5.3.
Entertain and Personalize
118
5.4.
About Jokes
120
5.5.
Customize Your Pleading for the Arbitrators
121
5.6.
Be Suggestive of Spontaneity and React to the Other Side
122
5.7.
Create Visual Images
124
5.8.
Show That You Are More Than a Lawyer
124
6.
About Questions
126
6.1.
Demonstrate That You Appreciate the Question
127
6.2.
Structure Your Answer
127
6.3.
KISS
128
6.4.
What If You Don't Know the Answer
128
7.
Minutes After the Oral Pleading
130
8.
Training
130
8.1.
Personality = Per Sound
130
8.2.
Dealing with Nervousness (Thanks for Adrenaline!)
131
8.3.
Write It Down And Rehearse
131
8.4.
List of Questions
132
8.5.
Structured Feedback and Videotaping
133
8.6.
Practice: Pre-Moot Events
134
VI.
Seven Days in Vienna and/or Hong Kong
145
1.
Be Aware: The Moot is an Educational Tool With Competitive Elements -- Not a Competition With Educational Side Effects
145
2.
Being Team-Spirited: The Oral Pleadings
146
2.1.
Vienna Calling
146
2.2.
Mooties Go East
149
2.3.
Whether in Vienna or Hong Kong: Let the Pleadings Begin
149
3.
Being Social: Receptions and Parties
153
3.1.
Receptions and Parties in Vienna
153
3.2.
Receptions and Parties in Hong Kong
156
4.
Being in Vienna: How to Make to Most of Your Stay
158
4.1.
How Do I Get Around in Vienna?
159
4.2.
Where Do I Stay in Vienna?
159
4.3.
What To Do in Vienna?
160
4.4.
Food Culture: What Do I Eat in Vienna?
162
4.5.
Views From Inside: Vienna in a Nutshell
163
5.
Being in Hong Kong: How to Make the Most of Your Stay
164
5.1.
How Do I Get Around in Hong Kong?
164
5.2.
Where Do I Stay in Hong Kong?
165
5.3.
What To Do in Hong Kong
165
5.4.
Food Culture: What Do I Eat in Hong Kong?
169
5.5.
Views From Inside: Hong Kong in a Nutshell
169
VII.
Where to Go From Here: Life Goes on After the Moot
173
1.
Stay Involved: Moot Alumni Association
173
2.
Come Back in a Different Role: Become a Moot Coach and/or Arbitrator
174
3.
Looking Ahead: Job Opportunities in the Arbitration World
175
3.1.
There Is More Than One Career Path in International Arbitration
175
3.2.
Arbitration Needs Input
175
3.3.
Take Your Chances
176
4.
Exclusive Club: Women in Arbitration
176
4.1.
Present: Women in Arbitration Are Outnumbered
176
4.2.
Change in Progress: Perception of Women in the Business World
177
4.3.
Future: More Women in Arbitration around the World
179
VIII.
Views from the Dachgeschoss
181
1.
University of Buenos Aires/Argentina: One Team to Win the Moot!
182
2.
University of Jeddah/Saudi Arabia: Meeting the Saudi Girls
187
3.
Singapore Management University/Singapore: Talking about Singaporean Food-religion and Kiasu
192
4.
Hokkaido University/Japan: A Clash of Cultures?
196
5.
Allameh Tabatabai University Tehran/Iran: Living the Spirit of the Vis Moot
202
IX.
Views from Around the World
207
1.
Behind Closed Doors: Arbitral Proceedings in the Real World
207
2.
Addicted to the Moot: Why So Many Arbitrators Come Back Year After Year
209
3.
Arbitration in Brazil: Professional Sailing through Tropical Waters
211
4.
Positive Paradox: How the VIS Moot can Change the Future of Arbitration
215
5.
Reality Check: If You Think the Moot Cases Are Unrealistic Wait until You Hear About My Case
218
6.
International Arbitration in Japan: The Glass Half Full
220
7.
International Arbitration in Asia: Significance of Culture in International Arbitration
223
8.
International Arbitration in Australia: Chances and Challenges
226
9.
International Arbitration in Eastern Europe: Chances and Challenges
228
10.
Farewell Mootie: How to Come Back in a Different Role
232
Annex
237
Who We Are
239