22nd Annual Willem C Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot
(Unit Title - Vis Arbitration Moot - LAW5151)
Introduction
Applications are invited from students wishing to apply for the Vis Moot team. This is also an
application form to undertake the unit Vis Arbitration Moot as part of the preparation for the Moots in
Vienna and possibly Hong Kong. Successful applicants may enrol in the Vis Arbitration Moot unit,
LAW5151. This is a 6 point unit. Note: You may apply for the moot even if you do not wish to
undertake the unit. Students who are still in their final year this year are thus eligible to
compete in next March and April’s competitions.
There will be a tight quota on the unit. It is hoped that we can accept 6 students, dependent on
funding. Following review of applications, those applicants shortlisted will be invited to a short
informal interview. Initial applications are required by 3 September 2014 by 6pm.
Final year students
If you are in your final year and would wish to drop a unit if selected, please contact me urgently to
see if I can offer you an early indication before the time elapses for withdrawal without penalty.
Jessup applicants
Coaches of the Vis and Jessup teams are agreed that we are happy for students to apply for both,
although you can only do one. If you are applying for both, please let both coaches know this in your
application, and indicate your preference. If you are worthy of both, you preference would be
respected, although timing is an issue.
Contact Hours
The unit will not entail a formal regular lecture program but students should operate on the
assumption that there will be on average one lengthy group meeting per week, either in the evening
or weekends, on or off campus plus significant individual and sub-group work. Obviously the timing
of travel to attend the competition in Vienna and possibly Hong Kong may have an impact on
students’ availability for assessments, including in particular, JD exams, that are set in the MarchApril period, and students in this position should ensure they discuss this with me before accepting a
position on the team.
Assessment
Students who are successful in their application and who are also enrolling in the unit will be
consulted about assessment. A significant portion of the assessment will be based on Mooting
performance. In addition there will be a written component. This will involve a collective mark in
relation to the quality of the memoranda prepared as part of the Moot.
Selection Criteria
The Vis Moot is intended to be a group learning experience, developing communication, research,
collegial and advocacy skills in a legal context dealing with arbitration, contract, conflicts of laws and
comparative laws. As such there is no single criterion or hierarchy of criteria that guides the selection
process. Ideally, the final group will have a mix of talents and attributes so that it will be competent,
efficient and harmonious. Thus in putting together your application, do not feel constrained by
the headings on this form, but instead present information about all your attributes and
experiences that you think would be useful in a team research, writing and advocacy training
environment. Use it as practice for job applications after graduating.
Funding
Faculty support has not yet been finalised. Applicants will need to understand that there will be some
residual individual contribution.
22nd Annual Willem C Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot
(Unit Title - Vis Arbitration Moot - LAW5151)
Please return the completed application form and its attachments by to:
Student Services Office
Faculty of Law, PO Box 12
Monash University,
Clayton VIC 3800
Applications are required by 3 September 2014, 6pm. If there are not sufficient applications to ensure a
good quality team at this date, applications may be re-opened.
Personal details
Student ID number
Surname
Given Names
Date of Birth
Monash Email Address
Mobile Phone No
(Please ensure you check this regularly as any interviews will be organised via email)
Details of current enrolment
Course Title
Course Start Date
Course Code
Expected Completion Date
Unit information
Successful applicants may enrol in the unit Vis Arbitration Moot – LAW5151.
This is a 6 point unit.
Note: You may apply for the moot even if you do not wish to undertake the unit. Students who are still
in their final year this year, are eligible to compete in next March and April’s competitions.
Please  the appropriate box.
Enrolment in Vis Arbitration Moot (LAW5151)
I wish to enrol in this unit in addition to trying out for the Moot team.
Yes  No 
Selection Criteria
The Vis Moot is intended to be a group learning experience, developing communication, research, collegial
and advocacy skills in a legal context dealing with arbitration, contract, conflict of laws and comparative laws.
As such there is no single criterion or hierarchy of criteria that guides the selection process. Ideally, the final
group will have a mix of talents and attributes so that it will be competent, efficient and harmonious.
Thus in putting together your application, do not feel constrained by the headings on this form, but
instead present information about all your attributes and experiences that you think would be useful in
a team research, writing and advocacy training environment.
Please provide an academic history report, which can be downloaded from WES, with this application.
Mooting and related experience and performance
Please indicate what formal and informal mooting, and/or other practical exercises you have been involved in to
date and any marks or other results of such performance.
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Other relevant experience and attributes
Do not limit yourself to university endeavours. I am looking for anything that shows organisational ability, ability
to work well in groups, meet tight deadlines, communicate well orally and in writing, foreign language skills,
research skills etc. (Feel free to attach information if the space provided is insufficient.)
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Other summer commitments
A very important part of the program is the group work where we workshop ideas. It is always very difficult to
get a large group all together at one time. It is natural for students to engage in paid work, including summer
clerkships, take some vacation and have other honorary commitments. Nevertheless, a relevant factor in
making the final selection may be whether a particular applicant is able to make a sufficient commitment,
including being available at common meeting times. Thus in the following section could you indicate particular
times and dates where you could not attend group meetings. Please provide the details of major time
commitments such as summer clerkships, regular employment and planned vacations. NB: Continuance in
the program will be dependent on properly meeting the time commitments made and you are expected
to make total disclosure in this section.
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Applicant’s declaration
I declare that the information provided on this form and the information given to support my application is correct
and complete. I acknowledge that the Faculty of Law reserves the right to vary or reverse any admission
decision on the basis of incorrect or incomplete information.
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