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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INFO EVENT

Mooting in English

Are you curious about Moot Courts? Join the panel discussion and apéro with professors, advocates and coaches who have been through it themselves – and know what Mooting can really do for you.

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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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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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