Provisional Registrations Now Open

The Moot Problem

Competition Rules

Timeline: The Victor's Moot 2024

9th March
Provisional Registrations Open
14th April
Release of Moot Problem
27th April
Provisional Registrations Close
1st May
Qualified Registrations Open
11th May
Qualified Registrations Close
25th May
Deadline To Submit Clarifications
8th June
Answers to Clarifications
6th July
Written Submissions Deadline
3rd & 4th August
Oral Rounds

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is The Victor's Moot?

Also known as the H V Perera QC Memorial Moot Competition, The Victor’s Moot is Sri Lanka’s First International Commercial Arbitration Moot organized by the Moot Society of Sri Lanka Law College. Through head-to-head competition among teams from around the world, The Victor’s Moot aspires to promote Arbitration as an effective method of Alternative Dispute Resolution, as well as an ideal platform to discuss the timely developments in the field of International Commercial Arbitration.

What are the benefits of taking part In The Victor’s Moot?

  • It is an ideal platform for Law Students to familiarize themselves in the field of International Commercial Arbitration, which is a trending topic in the Legal Sphere.

  • It provides an opportunity for participants to be integrated into international networks while simultaneously receiving international exposure by competing and connecting with fellow peers from around the world.

  • It also provides an opportunity to be judged by a panel of Arbitrators consisting of internationally renowned, eminent professionals in the field.

Who is eligible to register a team for the Moot?

Every law school is eligible and the competition is open to teams composed of students:

  • Enrolled in either, an Undergraduate Programme in law or equivalent professional qualification at a University or other institution
And
  • Who have not received their Undergraduate qualification or any other professional qualification in the legal field (Attorney at law, Barristers, solicitors, etc.)

How many members can a team comprise of?

There shall only be one team representing their respective university and each team shall consist of a minimum of 2 members and a maximum of 4 members.

How will the competition be held?

All rounds of the competition shall be conducted virtually by way of video conferencing through a video conferencing platform.

How many rounds are scheduled for this year’s competition?

The competition will comprise of two preliminary rounds, one semi-final round and one final round of arguments. Depending on the number of teams that apply, the organizers reserve the right to hold an additional quarter final round.

When will the Moot Problem be released?

The moor problem will be released on the 14th of April 2024

How much is the Registration Fee?

The registration fee for Sri Lankan teams will be LKR 10,000. For foreign teams, the registration fee will be USD 120

How do we make the payments?

  • Payment for Sri Lankan teams can be made by bank deposit to the following account:
    A/C Name: Moot Society of Sri Lanka Law College
    A/C Number: 1000066454
    Bank: Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC
    Branch: Hulftsdorp Branch

  • Payment for teams outside of Sri Lanka should be made by Wire Transfer to the same account. Please refer to the bank details provided below:
    “Moot Society of Srilanka Law College”
    Bank – Commercial bank of Ceylon PLC
    Branch – Hulftsdorp Branch
    Swift code – CCEYLKLX
    Bank code – 7056
    Branch code – 0232
    A/C Number – 1000066454

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