Call for Applications – International Moot Courts at the Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU)
Application deadline: 31 May 2026
The Faculty of Law at Heinrich‑Heine‑University Düsseldorf offers motivated students the chance to take part in prestigious international moot courts. These include the Willem C. Vis Arbitration Moot Court, the Telders International Law Moot Court, the International and European Tax Moot Court and the IBA ICC Moot Court. Each competition provides valuable insight into a different area of law: international commercial law, public international law, international tax law, and international criminal law.
A moot court is a simulated court proceeding in which students from all semesters assume the role of lawyers and argue legal cases in a fictional trial - conducted in English and before international panels. Success depends not only on substantive legal knowledge but also on teamwork, rhetoric, and strategic thinking. The experience often involves travel and exchange with experts from around the world.
Within the framework of the new JAG NRW (Law on Legal Education North-Rhine-Westphalia), participation in a moot court can be credited according to:
- § 7 Abs. 3 S. 3 JAG NRW – exemption from the fourth term‑paper, or
- § 25 Abs. 2 S. 2 Nr. 5 JAG NRW – recognition as a free semester.
Depending on the specific moot court, participation may also be recognized as a focus achievement (Schwerpunktleistung).
For further details, you may refer to the information presentation (German).
Interested? Apply by 31 May 2026!
Please send a single PDF attachment by e‑mail that contains the following documents:
| What to include | Details |
| Motivation letter (English) | Approximately 1 page, written in English. |
| Curriculum vitae | Tabular/structured format. |
| Copies of your academic records | University transcripts, high‑school (Abitur) certificate, and any other relevant documents. |
How to submit
- You may send your application by e-mail to your first‑choice moot court
- If you wish to apply to more than one moot, you can do so by indicating a priority order in the e‑mail body. The order you list does not affect your chances positively or negatively for any of the moot courts.
Send your application and any questions to the appropriate address:
Willem C. Vis Arbitration Moot Court: vis-moot(at)hhu.de
Telders International Law Moot Court: telders-moot(at)hhu.de
International and European Tax Moot Court: tax-moot(at)hhu.de
IBA ICC Moot Court: icc-moot(at)hhu.de
Good luck with your application!