15th Annual Michael T. Thorsnes International Commercial Arbitration Competition
Join us in sunny San Diego for the 15th Annual Michael T. Thorsnes International Commercial Arbitration Competition,
taking place February 24–26, 2023 at the University of San Diego School of Law.
Register your teams for the opportunity to test arguments, receive live feedback from arbitrators and participate in an advancing-style pre-moot before heading to the Vis Moot or Vis Moot East. Our pre-moot guarantees each team four (4) competition rounds, with the opportunity to compete in semi-final or final rounds. This tournament features professional and social events and is also
the perfect chance meet fellow Vis Mooties from around the world.
Teams may register for the 15th Annual Michael T. Thorsnes International Commercial Arbitration Competition by registering their interest HERE.
taking place February 24–26, 2023 at the University of San Diego School of Law.
Register your teams for the opportunity to test arguments, receive live feedback from arbitrators and participate in an advancing-style pre-moot before heading to the Vis Moot or Vis Moot East. Our pre-moot guarantees each team four (4) competition rounds, with the opportunity to compete in semi-final or final rounds. This tournament features professional and social events and is also
the perfect chance meet fellow Vis Mooties from around the world.
Teams may register for the 15th Annual Michael T. Thorsnes International Commercial Arbitration Competition by registering their interest HERE.


About CIArb and the North American Branch (NAB)
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) is a not-for-profit, United Kingdom registered charity working in the public interest through an international network of branches. It has a global membership of approximately 16,000 individuals in 133 countries that have professional training in private dispute resolution. The purpose of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators is the global promotion, facilitation and development of all forms of private dispute resolution to maximize the contribution that dispute resolution practitioners make.
The Chartered Institute’s North American Branch (NAB) represents the Institute in the United States (with the exception of the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut areas), Mexico and the Cayman Islands. The NAB is active in encouraging and promoting the use of ADR as an alternative to the traditional methods for resolving disputes. The NAB hosts and sponsors conferences, training programs, networking and development opportunities across its geographic territory, allowing members and participants to develop dispute resolution skills and network effectively in this competitive market.
We look forward to seeing you in San Diego in February!
About CIArb and the North American Branch (NAB)
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) is a not-for-profit, United Kingdom registered charity working in the public interest through an international network of branches. It has a global membership of approximately 16,000 individuals in 133 countries that have professional training in private dispute resolution. The purpose of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators is the global promotion, facilitation and development of all forms of private dispute resolution to maximize the contribution that dispute resolution practitioners make.
The Chartered Institute’s North American Branch (NAB) represents the Institute in the United States (with the exception of the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut areas), Mexico and the Cayman Islands. The NAB is active in encouraging and promoting the use of ADR as an alternative to the traditional methods for resolving disputes. The NAB hosts and sponsors conferences, training programs, networking and development opportunities across its geographic territory, allowing members and participants to develop dispute resolution skills and network effectively in this competitive market.
We look forward to seeing you in San Diego in February!
Thank you to our generous sponsors:
Registration is now open!
Please use our Google Form to register your team's interest! Only $75 per team.
The Michael Thorsnes International Arbitration Competition is a pre-moot competition open to all teams seeking to participate in the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot competitions in Vienna and Hong Kong. We offer participants a chance to hone their skills against teams from all over the globe. All teams will argue four rounds, with the top teams continuing on to the finals. Each team may argue either as Claimant or Respondent.