Universities 2014

The Competition is open to university students from law schools and business schools.

Only one team per university will be admitted to participate in the Competition.

A team must consist of at least two and a maximum of four students. In each mediation session two team members actively compete against two team members from another team.

The role of the Counsel must be taken by a law student, whereas the role of the Client can be played by a business school student. Accordingly, at least one student in each team needs to be a law student.

Please note that pursuant to the Competition Rules, students who have already participated in the ICC Mediation Competition are prohibited to compete again.

Please make sure you have carefully read and understood the exact eligibility criteria according to the Rules prior to applying for the Competition.

ICC will accept 66 universities to participate in the 2014 Competition.

Universities can apply online during the summer. To account for different school schedules around the world, there will be two application periods. Exact dates will be published online once finalized.

During each application period, the Organizing Committee will accept a maximum of 33 universities. In each application period 10 places are reserved for universities that have not yet participated in the Competition and 23 places are reserved for universities who have previously participated in the event. Should places for one category not be filled at the end of each application period, the remaining places will be offered to applicants from the other category. Universities that have not participated during the two last Competitions, will be considered as not having previously participated in the Competition.

We draw the applicants’ special attention to the Competition Rules. You must make sure your university meets all the requirements set by the 2014 Competition Rules before you apply. The Rules are currently updated and will be published online in the due course. Please be mindful of the fact that by submitting an application to participate in the Competition you are indicating to the Organizing Committee that you read and understood the Competition Rules.

"As a first-time university competitor, we were amazed at the quality of the schools, mediators, judges, and mediation sessions at the competition. Every school should look into applying to this first-class competition, as it will be an experience you will never forget." Alexander K. McVeagh, USA, student Vanderbilt University Law School.

Who can apply?

Please note that application for 2014 will open during the summer.

The Competition is open to university students from law schools and business schools.

Only one team per university is admitted to participate in the Competition.

A team must consist of at least two and a maximum of four students. In each mediation session two team members actively compete against two team members from another team.

The role of the Counsel must be taken by a law student, whereas the role of the Client can be played by a business school student. Accordingly, at least one student in each team needs to be a law student.

Additionally, each team can be accompanied by two coaches (for example, a professor). No additional team members (students or coaches) will be admitted as participants.

Please note that pursuant to the Competition Rules, students who have already participated in the ICC Mediation Competition are prohibited to compete again.

Please make sure you have carefully read and understood the exact eligibility criteria according to the Rules prior to applying for the Competition.

Costs

The registration fee per Team is calculated with reference to the number of students participating in the Team. Teams composed of two students contribute € 500, composed of three students € 650 and Teams composed of four students € 800. The first coach joins the Team without additional charges whereas additional € 150 will be charged for the participation of a second coach.

Full payment of the registration fee prior to the Competition is mandatory. Teams which do not proceed with the payment of the registration fee within the given timeframe will not be admitted to the Competition.

ICC is regrettably not in a position to cover costs for travel and hotel accommodation. Therefore each team is responsible for its own expenses.

Internships

Join the Organizing Committee for the 2014 Mediation Week!

Two internships with the International Centre for ADR.

2 September 2013 – 14 March 2014
At ICC’s headquarters in Paris, France

Apply until 30 April 2013

Click here to view the complete offer.

Volunteers