University application

"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.

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 from 29 July to 29 September 2013. To account for different school schedules around the world, there will be two application periods.

The first application period ran from 29 July until 25 August 2013.

The second application period will run from 2 September until 29 September 2013.

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.

After having applied online, please complete your application by filling in the additional form displaying the ADR program taught at your university.

Click here to apply online.

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. 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.

Who can apply?

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

• law schools and business schools
• one team per university
• each team can be accompanied by two coaches

Costs

The registration fee per team is calculated with reference to the number of students participating in the team.

Teams composed of:
• two students pay € 500
• three students pay € 650
• four students pay € 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.

Volunteers

Volunteers are invited to apply to participate in the Competition as Mediation Session Supervisors and help with upcoming tasks during the event. Please note that unfortunately there will be no monetary compensation for the Volunteers. Travel, accommodation and other expenses are to be covered by the Volunteer. During the Competition, all Volunteers will be invited to the social events and will be given the possibility – space permitting – to participate in mediation sessions even if they are not scheduled as Mediation Session Supervisor. However, Team members and coaches have of course priority in case of limited space during the mediation sessions.

Please send your application including your CV and cover letter to iccmediationcompetition@iccwbo.org.