Vis Moot Team Bern

A big thank you to you and Andreas Wehowsky for organising a week full of engaging and interesting lessons! We also want to extend our gratitude to all the speakers for their time and valuable insights. We could not be better prepared for the upcoming Vis Moot journey!

Margaretha Schulz, Loïc Stucki and Michelle Stöckli are coaching this year's Vis Moot Team of the University of Bern alongside Prof. Dr. Christoph Brunner and Prof. Dr. Mirjam Eggen.

Meet our mootie of the day: Tess H. began her journey into the legal world in 2020. She is in the second semester of her master’s program, where she continues to build on her foundational knowledge and explore specialized areas of law. As her studies progress, her passion for the legal field has only increased. This passion has led her to seek out additional experiences beyond the lecture room. Whether through internships or engaging in legal research, Tess has gained invaluable practical experience that complements her academic achievements. She is eager to continue developing her expertise and is committed to making a meaningful impact in her future legal career. Outside of her studies, Tess enjoys crafts, arts, and spending time outdoors. These hobbies allow her to unwind and bring a fresh perspective to her work, fostering a well-rounded approach to her legal studies and future career.

Meet our mootie of the day: Debora Lehmann discovered her passion for law during her apprenticeship as a commercial clerk in real estates, where she was already able to deal with her first legal issues. This was the decisive factor in her decision to take the supplementary examination «Passerelle» and then go on to study law. She is currently in the second semester of her Master of Law at the University of Bern and works alongside her studies as a real estate accountant at a leading real estate management company in Bern. The Master's lecture «International Arbitration» immediately sparked her interest in the Willem C. Vis Moot, which she sees as the ideal opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge she acquired at university to a practical case and to master it in a dedicated team. She had already enjoyed this during her short internship at a Zurich law firm. It also gives her an excellent opportunity to practise her rhetorical speaking skills, improve her English and get to know students from all over the world. In her free time, she enjoys sports, reading exciting books and socialising with friends.

Meet our mootie of the day: Jana Clarissa Haller began studying law in 2019 and is currently in the second semester of her master's degree. Early on she began to use her acquired knowledge to support fellow students and found employment as an instructor. In her additional work as an assistant manager of a municipal administration, she gained practical experience by managing their contractual agreements and committee work. Her studies awakened her interest in complex issues with international dimensions. She is eager to embark on this project with her fellow teammembers and to deepen her theoretical knowledge through the upcoming practical application. Furthermore, this experience offers her the unique opportunity to assess her rhetorical skills on an international stage. In addition to Janas professional activities, she supports the Junge Burgergemeinde Bern with her expertise and uses her position as a board member to support the future of tomorrow. In her leisure time, Jana can be found swimming in the Aare, engrossed in a book or in verbal, often multilingual, discourse.

Meet our mootie of the day: Adeline Bättig has been studying law at the University of Bern since autumn 2020 and is currently in her second semester of the Master of Law. Besides her studies she works as a research assistant at a law firm in Bern. Adeline has gained knowledge on the topic of international arbitration and international commercial law during her studies. Participating in the Willem C. Vis Moot Court is a unique opportunity for her to apply and expand this knowledge. She is looking forward to working with her teammates and wants to improve her rhetorical skills. In her free time Adeline plays volleyball in a club, spends time with friends and listens to podcasts on various topics.

Meet our mootie of the day: Martina Kuhn has been studying law at the University of Bern since 2020 and is currently in the second semester of her Master’s. Last semester she spent a semester abroad, studying at the University of Antwerp. Besides her studies, she works in a small law firm in Bern. In 2023, Martina participated in the Swiss Moot Court and gained some first moot court experience. She is interested in different fields of law. During her semester abroad at the University of Antwerp, she developed an increased interest in international law. By participating in the Vis Moot, she hopes to gain some practical experience. In her free time, Martina can most likely be found outdoors, running, riding or coaching children at a local athletics club.

We are excited to present you the team of the University of Bern for the 32nd Vis Moot: Martina Kuhn, Debora Lehmann, Adeline Bättig, Jana Clarissa Haller and Tess H. 🇨🇭⚖️ More information about the mooties will follow.

Ready for the best experience of your studies? Apply now! Fill out a questionnaire and submit it along with your CV, copies of all university certificates and grades, any English language certificates, and a copy of your most recent academic paper to Mr Loïc Stucki (loic.m.stucki@unibe.ch) by Sunday, 26 May 2024 at the latest. You can find the questionnaire and more information here: https://lnkd.in/gQBFY4C6

The next edition of the Vienna Moot Court is just around the corner! The Information Event is an opportunity for students interested in the moot to learn more about the competition, its benefits as well as challenges. The event will be followed by a Q&A session in which former participants will give first-hand insights. Students wanting to attend the information event are kindly asked to please sign up using this link: https://lnkd.in/g8NEPvBa No questions? Apply now! Fill out a questionnaire and submit it along with your CV, copies of all university certificates and grades, any English language certificates, and a copy of your most recent academic paper to Mr Loïc Stucki (loic.m.stucki@unibe.ch) by Saturday, 26 May 2024 at the latest. You can find the questionnaire and more information here: https://lnkd.in/gQBFY4C6 We are looking forward to meeting you!