The ELSA Moot Court Competition (EMC²) is a simulated hearing in the World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement system organiszed annualy by The European Law Students' Association, ELSA and open to teams from all over the world.
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 formal legal education.
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.
The launch of the 9th edition of the EMC2 is postponed
Dear All,
The launch of the 9th edition of the ELSA Moot Court Competition on WTO law is postponed until 15th of September 2010.
ELSA International appologise for the delay, but we can guarantee you that the 9th edition will be launched and the Final Oral Round will be held in Geneva, Switzerland.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact ELSA International on
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The 9th edition of the EMC2
Dear Reader,
The 9th edition will be launched on the 1st of September 2010. The case, rules and the registration will be officially open.
In order to take part in the competition your team has to consist of a minimum of two persons (maximum of four persons), and pay the registration fee to ELSA International upon receival of an invoice.
As soon as your team has been allocated to its respective Regional Round in accordance to the team allocation of the rules you will have to pay a participation fee. The participation fee will cover accomodation, meals, academic and social programme.
If you should have any questions concerning the sign-up process or participation: please contact ELSA International on
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