We are pleased to announce the second edition of the DIS Pre-Moot Bonn.
Building on the success of last year’s event, the second edition of the DIS Pre-Moot Bonn, jointly organized by the German Arbitration Institute (DIS) and the Bonn Moot Association (BMA), offers a unique platform for preparing participants for the prestigious 32nd Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot while fostering connections within the international arbitration community.
The hearings on Friday, 28 March 2025, will be hosted at the University of Bonn. On Saturday, 29 March 2025, the competition will continue at the offices of Flick Gocke Schaumburg, culminating in the final round and a celebratory reception at the DIS Villa in Bonn-Bad Godesberg.
Eight teams will participate this year, refining their advocacy in preparation for the 32nd Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot, taking place in Vienna from 11 to 17 April 2025. The DIS Pre-Moot Bonn is the ideal platform for participants to hone their skills and receive feedback before taking the stage in Vienna. Furthermore, the event facilitates valuable connections between future and experienced arbitration professionals.
Dates: 28–29 March 2025
Venues (see below for directions): University of Bonn, Flick Gocke Schaumburg (Bonn-Gronau), and DIS Villa (Bonn-Bad Godesberg)
Registration: The application process for participating teams will be open until 31 January 2025. Interested teams can secure their participation by contacting https://bit.ly/dispremoot2025.
We encourage volunteer arbitrators who would like to contribute their knowledge and expertise to the DIS Pre-Moot Bonn to register here: https://bit.ly/dispremoot2025arbitrator.
The DIS and BMA look forward to welcoming you to Bonn.
Locations
Pleadings on Friday, 28 March 2025 will take place at the University of Bonn’s main building (the castle, “Kurfürstliches Schloss”).
Address: Am Hof 1, 53113 Bonn
Metro Station “Hauptbahnhof” (“Central Station”, nearly all bus, tram and subway lines) or “Universität/Markt” (“University/Market”, subway lines 16, 63, 66, 67, 68).
Coordinates: 50.733662, 7.102246
Links to Google Maps and Apple Maps. What3Words: ///shelters.padding.plotting.
Note: This is not the same building as on day one of last year’s Pre-Moot!
Pleadings will continue on Saturday, 29 March 2025 at the Law Firm Flick Gocke Schaumburg (FGS). Signs with directions will be found between the subway station “Heusallee/Museumsmeile” and FGS law firm.
Address: Fritz-Schäffer-Straße 1, 53113 Bonn
Metro Station “Heusallee/Museumsmeile”, subway lines 13, 63, 66, 67, 68.
Coordinates: 50.71394582616119, 7.124659818150072
Links to Google Maps and Apple Maps. What3Words: ///bids.baffle.chair.
The finale later that day (Saturday, 29 March 2025) will take place at the villa of the DIS.
Address: Marienforster Str. 52, 53177 Bonn
Coordinates: 50.67206607009899, 7.135857526741506
Links to Google Maps and Apple Maps. What3Words: ///reports.nuzzled.splat.
If you need help to find the venues, please contact the Pre-Moot Organization Team via the phone numbers provided via e-mail. We are looking forward to you!