About ELSA Moot Court Competition on WTO Law

 

The ELSA Moot Court Competition (EMC²) is a simulated hearing of the World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement system and is organised annually by The European Law Students' Association (ELSA) and open to teams from around the globe.

 

The World Trade Organization (WTO), which was established in 1995, is based on the old GATT Agreement and creates a system for efficiently regulating international trade. Despite the controversies, the present structure looks to promote and enhance international trade for years to come.  

 

The aim of the Competition is threefold, firstly to encourage further development on the subject matter of the WTO in the curriculum of academic institutions. Secondly, to contribute to the ongoing discussion regarding globalisation in the context of the WTO Agreements. Finally, to assist countries in developing their technical legal capacity by preparing the next generation of trade lawyers and negotiators.

 

Competitor teams represent both the Complainant and Respondent parties to The Case by presenting oral submissions in front of a Panel. EMC² Panels consist of WTO Law experts and are referred to as Panellist. The Competition provides students with the opportunity to put theory into practice, thereby complimenting their theortical legal education with clinical legal education.

 
 
Written Submission Covers

 




Dear Teams,

Please find below the information about Writen Submissions Cover pages.

The external cover of the Complainant’s and Respondent’s Written Submission shall be 
on plain paper and each Written Submission shall bear the title of the document as per the 
example given in the Rules of the EMC2.

The document is titled: Appendix B Written Submission Cover.

Best regards,
EMC2 Team 2011-2012

 
 
Written Submissions

 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISPATCHING YOUR WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS

WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE - FRIDAY, 20 JANUARY 2012

 

The deadline for Registered Teams to dispatch electronic copies of their Written Submissions to both ELSA International (  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) (i.e the IOS) and the relevant Regional Round Organiser - is 12.00 hours (mid-day) local time (i.e the time in each Registered Team's actual location).

 

The reason we ask you to also electronically send a copy of your Written Submissions to your specific Regional Round Organiser (i.e. the person who is organising the oral round you will compete in March - for this information please check the  'Selection Rounds' page of this website), is as a back-up in case any transmission problems occur when dispatching your Written Submissions to ELSA International.

 

 

EMC² 2011-2012

TIPS-4-TEAMS for the Preparation of the Written Submissions

 

 

The ELSA Moot Court Competition (EMC²) on WTO Law is an academic competition with the aim of helping students develop their written and oral legal skills involving WTO Law. Whether you are preparing to compete in the International Written Round or presenting your Written Submissions for scoring before an ELSA or non-ELSA Regional Round, you should bear in mind the role that the Written Submissions play in the competition.

  • Tips-4-Teams Written Submissions can be downloaded here.
  • Written Submissions Marking Guidelines can be found here.
  • Written Submissions Score Sheet can be found here .

 

 

 

Good luck and have fun!

ELSA International - EMC2 Team

2011-2012

 
 
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