European Law Students Competition (a.k.a. ELSA or EMC2) (International Trade)

(2 to 4 Students = 1 Team / 3 ISP Credits W Term)

Selection Process: Ten minute oral argument before panel of judges at general tryouts

"The ELSA Moot Court Competition (EMC²) is a simulated hearing in the World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement system organised annually by The European Law Students' Association, ELSA and open to teams from all over the world. North American regional rounds take place in Washington, D.C.

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."  http://www.elsamootcourt.org

Pre-requisites:  At least one of the following prior to, or during Fall Term:

• Spring Castle Program (either IBL or PIL)
• Public International Law (Law 540)  
• International Trade Litigation (Law 688) 
• International Economic Law (Law 454)

Recommended but not required: International Trade Remedies (Law 683) prior to, or concurrently with moot in the winter term.

Course Evaluation: Letter grade based upon research, written factum, performance and participation during preparation and at the competition.

Participation is made possible through a grant from the Law Foundation of Ontario

2012 Team: Jason Brooks, Emera Nguyen, Jermir Punthakey, Heather Sagar, Ahsan Mian (student coach)
2012 Faculty Coach: Rambod Behboodi
2012 Date/Place: Washington, D.C., March 1-
2012 Moot Topic: Zeltonia – Dispute Concerning Safeguard Measures on Cement (Complainant: Arachland)

Participation History