The Penn State Premoot will include a day of competitive rounds with expert mock arbitrators from around the world. Depending on the number of registrants, teams will likely be able to argue in more than one round during the day. Registration also includes a light breakfast, lunch, and an authentic Viennese Austrian dinner from a local Austrian bistro.

After dinner, a panel of veteran Vis Coaches and preeminent international arbitration scholars will discuss and debate "Tips for Winning at the Vis Moot." Later that evening, advocacy teams can test their skills in another forum at the 3rd Annual Petra Butler Bowling Tournament (bowling fees not included in registration fee). See the Draft Agenda below for additional details.

Before the Premoot, participants are also welcome to attend on Friday, January 29, the annual symposium of the Penn State Yearbook on Arbitration and Mediation. This year's theme, "The Politics of Arbitration," should provide an interesting prelude to the Premoot and attendance is free of charge.

We will be arranging a block of rooms at an inexpensive local hotel for the nights of January 29 and 30 and will write directly to registered participants with details.

If you would like to attend the Premoot competition, please register below. The registration fee of $25/person is payable online at the time of registration.

Draft Agenda:

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.: Light breakfast

9:00 a.m. - Noon: Competition rounds

Noon - 1:00 p.m.: Lunch

1:00 - 4:30 p.m.: Competition rounds

4:30 -7:00 p.m.: Viennese dinner and "Tips on Winning the Vis" Panel discussion

7:00 p.m.: The Third Annual Petra Butler Bowling Tournament

If you have any questions, please email Amina Dzano or Professor Catherine Rogers.

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