We are pleased to announce the return of the DIS Pre-Moot Bonn, now in its second year. Organised jointly by the German Arbitration Institute (DIS) and the Bonn Moot Association (BMA), this event provides participants with an excellent opportunity to hone their advocacy skills in advance of the 32nd Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot, which will take place in Vienna from 11-17 April 2025.
On Friday, 28 March 2025, participants will gather at the University of Bonn for the initial rounds of hearings. On Saturday, 29 March 2025, the proceedings will continue at the offices of Flick Gocke Schaumburg and then conclude with the final round and a celebratory reception at the DIS Villa in Bonn-Bad Godesberg.
Eight teams will participate in this year’s edition, presenting their arguments and receiving valuable feedback as they prepare for the Vienna competition. The event offers exceptional networking opportunities, allowing participants to connect with arbitration practitioners and fellow students while deepening their understanding of international arbitration. The Pre-Moot will culminate in a celebratory reception at the DIS Villa.
Applications for participating teams are open until 31 January 2025 and interested teams can secure their spot via this link.
We invite arbitration practitioners and enthusiasts to volunteer as arbitrators at the DIS Pre-Moot Bonn on 28–29 March 2025. If you have participated in arbitration proceedings as a party representative, arbitrator, or in another capacity (e.g. tribunal secretary), lecture, research, or work in the field of arbitration, or if you have experience as a moot court participant or arbitrator, your expertise will provide invaluable guidance to the participating teams.
We warmly invite you to join the DIS Pre-Moot Bonn by registering here. Your contribution is invaluable to the success of the Pre-Moot!
For further information please, refer to our event website.
Daniel Gerl