Friday, 2 October 2026
Distribution of the Problem
The 34th Vis Moot problem drops. The work begins.
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Vienna · Austria · 34th Edition
UPES School of Law — Willem C. Vis (West) Moot 2027
Five students from Dehradun, competing at the world's largest international commercial arbitration moot.
137·days to Vienna
The Competition
What is the Vis Moot?
The Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot is the world's largest moot court competition in international commercial law, bringing together over 400 universities from more than 80 countries each year in Vienna, Austria. Founded in 1993, it is built around the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) and UNCITRAL arbitration procedure, and it puts students in front of experienced international arbitrators across multiple rounds of oral hearings.
For the UPES team, this is not just a competition. It is the beginning of a serious engagement with a field they intend to grow in. Five students. One problem. Vienna.
400+
Universities
80+
Countries
34
Years Running
Where We Come From
Our Institution
UPES School of Law, established in 2007, is a constituent unit of UPES in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Ranked 18th among law schools in India by NIRF 2025, and recognised as the top private university in India for academic reputation by QS World University Rankings 2025, the school offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across specialisations, including Corporate Law, Energy Law, International Law, and Disruptive Technologies Law. Students have won over 210 national and international competition awards, and the school maintains strong industry ties with leading law firms and corporates across India.
18th
NIRF 2025 Ranking
2007
Established
210+
Competition Awards Won
Built from Dehradun. Argued in Vienna.
The Road
Moot Court Timeline
Friday, 2 October 2026
Distribution of the Problem
The 34th Vis Moot problem drops. The work begins.
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Friday, 6 November 2026
Deadline for Requests for Clarification
Final day to submit clarification requests to the organisers.
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Thursday, 12 November 2026
Registration Form Deadline
Closing date for submission of the registration form.
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Thursday, 10 December 2026
Memorandum for Claimant Due
First written submission — the case for the Claimant.
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Friday, 11 December 2026
Registration Fee Due
Payment of the registration fee due.
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Monday, 4 January 2027
Visa Application Details
Deadline to submit details for visa applications.
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Thursday, 21 January 2027
Memorandum for Respondent Due
Second written submission — argued from the other side.
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Friday, 19 March 2027
Official Welcome Ceremony
The competition begins in Vienna.
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Saturday – Tuesday, 20-23 March 2027
General Rounds of Argument
Four days of oral pleadings against teams from over 80 countries.
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Tuesday evening – Thursday, 23-25 March 2027
Elimination Rounds
Knockout rounds — the top teams advance toward the final.
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Thursday, 25 March 2027
Closing Ceremony
The 34th Willem C. Vis (West) Moot concludes.
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From Dehradun to Vienna
The Vis World
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Moments
The Journey So Far
Moments from our journey in moot court and advocacy competitions.
Get Involved
Support Us
For Coaches and Mentors
We are a team of five building our first Vis campaign from scratch. Our moot court record spans IHL and ADR competitions at the national and international level. We are looking for practitioners and academics who can help us navigate the CISG and international arbitration procedure — people who want to invest time in a team that will take the work seriously.
For Sponsors
The Vis Moot represents an investment in the next generation of international commercial lawyers. Supporting the UPES team means helping a group of committed students from Dehradun compete on one of the most demanding global stages in legal education. If you want to be part of this journey, we would like to hear from you.