The International Chamber of Commerce's (ICC) office in New York and the United States Council for International Business (USCIB)/ICC USA are organising their annual New York Vis pre-moot on Friday, February 12, 2027, to help teams prepare for the 34th Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot. Teams are invited to submit their application by Thursday, November 19, 2026. The organizing committee will start the selection process after the application deadline. Teams will be notified by Tuesday, December 1st of the outcome of their application.

The ICC/USCIB New York Vis Pre-Moot will enable teams to:

• Measure up against and interact with other teams,
• Receive comments from and interact with arbitrators from different professional, cultural, and legal backgrounds,
• Practice and improve their advocacy skills,
• Refine and adjust their oral arguments, and
• Interact with members of the Secretariat of the ICC International Court of Arbitration

The organizing committee will invite experienced practitioners to act as arbitrators in the pre-moot. The practitioners will evaluate the students’ performance and provide feedback.

Interested in participating in the ICC Vis Pre-Moot taking place in Paris March 8-10, 2027? Please note that this requires a separate application. To apply, click here.

Download the Rules for the 34th Vis Moot
Download the Problem for the 34th Vis Moot

Virtual participation is not available; in-person participation only.