Each spring, the international arbitration community gets together to take part in the annual Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot (Vis Moot) as “mooties”, coaches and arbitrators. This year, the students will engage in a fictitious arbitration case under Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) Rules and the international sales law (CISG).
The competition gains in popularity every year and plays an important role in the education and shaping of the dispute resolution practitioners of tomorrow. The Vis Moot also offers a unique venue for experienced professionals to network and discuss contemporary issues of the trade.
Plesner wants to invest in future generations and to contribute to the development and sharing of knowledge across borders and legal practice areas, including international dispute settlement.
Since 2018, Plesner has deepened its engagement in developing tomorrow’s practitioners through a cooperation with the University of Copenhagen to coach the university’s Vis-Moot team. The 2025/2026 team is composed of hand-picked Master students who will represent the school of law in the Vis Moot. As the leading Danish law firm in the field of international dispute resolution, Plesner is organizing its 8th pre-moot in 2026.
The Plesner Pre-Moot will take place at Plesner’s offices in Copenhagen on 19 March – 20 March 2026. Here, the students will have the opportunity to measure themselves against their peers, to refine their arguments and to receive feedback from experienced arbitration practitioners. The Plesner Pre-Moot also offers the participating “arbitrators” a unique chance to share their knowledge and experiences with the students and other practitioners in an informal setting.
This year, the competition will consist of five general rounds of oral argument and a final (sixth) round for first and second places. The finals will take place in our auditorium with the other participants as an audience to mirror the finals in Vienna.
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Register for Plesner Pre-Moot 2026
Please note that the registration deadline for students is 15 December 2025.