The complete (but unofficial) guide to the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot
- 2nd
- London Oxford University Press 2014
- 202p ix
Table of contents I. The Vis Moot: A Lifetime Experience; 1. The Vis Moot Teaches You Invaluable Skills; 2. The Vis Moot is a Tough Challenge; 3. The Vis Moot is a Stepping Stone for Your Career; 4. The Vis Moot Will Show You the “Real Life”; 5. The Vis Moot is Meeting Nice People from All Over the World and Having Fun; 6. Up Close and Personal: Interview with Professor Eric E. Bergsten; II. The Vis Moot: Facts and Figures; 1. What is a “Moot Court”?; 2. What is the Vis Moot?; 3. Why Apply for the Vis Moot; 4. History of the Vis Moot; 5. The Timeframe of the Vis Moot; 5.1 The Distribution of the Vis Moot Problem; 5.2 Deadline for Requests for Clarification; 5.3 Closing Date for Submission of Registration Form, Payment of Registration Fee Due; 5.4 Memorandum for Claimant Due; 5.5 Memorandum for Respondent Due; 5.6 Official Welcome and Reception; 5.7 General Rounds of Argument; 5.8 Elimination Rounds of Argument; 5.9 Awards Banquet and Gala Lunch; III. How to Start; 1. Composition of the Teams; 1.1 Eligibility; 1.2 The Selection Process; 1.3 The Number of Students in a Team; 2. What Must Be Done to Register?; 2.1 Registration Process for the Vis Moot in Vienna; 2.2 Registration Process for the Vis Moot (East); 3. Team Building; 3.1 Why Is Team Building so Important?; 3.2 Some Suggestions for Team Building; 4. The Benefits of Having a Coach and How to Find One; 5. Getting to Know the Subject Matter; 6. Kick-Off Meeting; 6.1 A Timetable; 6.2 The Resources; 6.3 The Assignment of the Issues; 6.4 The Introduction to the Vis Moot Memoranda Writing Style; 7. The Costs of the Vis Moot and the Possible Ways of Funding; 7.1 The Costs; 7.2 The Possible Funding Sources; 8. Start Visa Application on Time; IV. How to Write Effective Memoranda; 1. The Moot's “Written” Phase; 1.1 Course of the “Written” Phase; 1.2 The Basic Structure of Your Memorandum; 1.3 Formalities and Tips for Brushing Up Your Memorandum; 1.4 Special Rules for the Memorandum for Respondent; 1.5 The Grading of Your Submission; 2. Reality Check: Submissions in International Arbitration; 2.1 The Course of Written Submissions in International Arbitrations; 2.2 The Typical Content and Format of Written Submissions; 2.3 The Cultural Divide Revisited: Different Styles of Briefs; 3. Ground Rules for Writing Effective Submissions; 3.1 Rule 1: KISS – Use Short Sentences; 3.2 Rule 2: What Matters Most – Subject + Verb; 3.3 Rule 3: Choose the Right Subject and Apply That Subject Consistently 4; 3.4 Rule 4: Choose Wisely Between Active Voice vs. Passive Voice; 3.5 Rule 5: Put the Power into the Verb, Avoid Nominalizations; 3.6 Rule 6: Delete Adjectives and Adverbs; 3.7 Rule 7: Do Not Overuse Legalese and Lawyerisms; 3.8 Rule 8: Use Headings Effectively; 3.9 Rule 9: Avoid Spelling Errors; 3.10 Rule 10: Always Start by Indicating the Issue; 4. Recommendations for Advanced Writing (Or: Rules For Winning); 4.1 Recommendation 1: Persuasion Triggers – The Hidden Power of the Word “Because”; 4.2 Recommendation 2: Use Enumerations to Become More Persuasive; 4.3 Recommendation 3: Use Evidence and Exhibits Effectively; 4.4 Recommendation 4: “First Impressions Count, Last Impressions Stay”; 4.5 Recommendation 5: Quote Powerfully; 4.6 Recommendation 6: Create Images in Your Readers' Minds; V. How to Present Your Case Before the Arbitral Tribunal; 1. The Setting of the Oral Pleadings; 1.1 The Venue; 1.2 The Arbitrators; 1.3 The Number of Oral Hearings and the Number of Team Members Involved; 1.4 The Available Time; 1.5 The Typical Course of the Oral Pleading; 1.6 The Grading System Used; 2. Reality Check: Oral Pleadings in International Arbitration; 2.1 Civil Law Style vs. Common Law Approach; 2.2 Importance of Oral Pleadings
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