Willem C. Vis Moot

The Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot is a competition for law students. It simulates an arbitration proceeding, in which the participating students act as counsel for both parties, write briefs and prepare oral arguments. Nearly 400 student teams from all over the world compete every year.

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Apply to become part of the Fribourg Vis Moot team 2026/27

If you are a law student and you would like to learn advocacy in English and compete in the «Olympic Games for Law Students» in Vienna and Hong Kong, join the information event on 19 mai 2026.

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Fribourg Vis Moot team wins the prestigious Werner Melis Award

The student team from the Faculty of Law was awarded the prestigious Werner Melis Award at the internationally renowned Willem C. Vis Moot.

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Succès de l’Université de Fribourg au Vis East Moot à Hong Kong

L’équipe de l’Université de Fribourg a reçu une « Honorable Mention for the Best Memorandum for Claimant » lors du Willem C. Vis East International Commercial Arbitration Moot à Hong Kong.

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Meet our current team

Meet the team representing the University of Fribourg at the 33rd Vis Moot! 

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Benefits

Here's all the reasons YOU should apply for the next Vis Moot Court.

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