FDI Moot Sponsorship

There are various ways to support the FDI Moot:

• Pledge a stipend to help one or more teams take part >;

• Host a social event at the oral hearings >;

• Sponsor prizes for winning teams and individuals >; and

• Exclusive competition sponsorship >.

Team Sponsorship

Team sponsorship may cover all or part of a team's registration fee, travel costs, or accommodation. A pledge may be restricted to a team from a certain university, city, state or country, time-frame or even use. We encourage sponsors not to be too restrictive. Team stipend pledges play an important role in teams' decisions to participate, in particular for teams from universities and countries that are not well resourced. All pledges will be listed on our website, not only in order to acknowledge the generosity of sponsors, but also to help teams in finding appropriate assistance.

• Various sponsors of the 2008 Nicolaus Copernicus University Team

• LexCounsel has sponsored the 2008 registration fee for the University of Cost Rica team.

• IFC Alternative Dispute Resolution Program in Southern Europe has partly sponsored the 2008 participation of the University of Belgrade team

• Cambridge University Press - For each registered team, one copy of  The Art of Argument A Guide to Mooting, by Christopher Kee

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Prize Sponsorship

A sponsor may offer a cash prize for the winning team, for the best memorial or counter memorial. We envisage a minimum of $1000 and a maximum of $3000. If a sponsor wishes to offer more, a multi year arrangement or offering several prizes (e.g. regional incentives) would be advisable. A law firm could sponsor an internship at its office in city X, Y or Z (with cost of living stipend) for one, two, ... months for the best oralist as an individual prize. A cash prize for an individual would also be possible. A sponsor may wish to encourage participation from a particular region by offering a prize to the best team from Latin America, Asia, Africa, .... If a sponsor wished to be more specific, then a team sponsorship pledge would be advisable (see above). Fellowship opportunities, course scholarships and tuition rebates and book prizes would also be possible.

Prize sponsors will be listed on the competition website (including revolving logo display), print materials, and certificate of award. Significant sole prize sponsors may name and present the prize at the awards ceremony.

• Winner of the Competition 2008 - Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP Trophy 

• Best Oralist 2008 - Cambridge University Press:
  The ICSID Convention: A Commentary by CH Schreuer

• Best Memorandum for Claimant 2008 - Oxford University Press: US $250 OUP book voucher

• Best Memorandum for Respondent 2008 - Oxford University Press: US $250 OUP book voucher

• Highest-Ranked Team 2008 -

• Honorable Mention Oralists 2008 - 

• Book prizes from:

• Books on ICC Dispute Resolution Services as well as free registrations to a seminar organised by either the ICC Institute of World Business Law or the ICC International Court of Arbitration from

 

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Social Event Hosting

Social event sponsors assume the financial responsibility for cocktail receptions, opening or closing dinners, lunches, etc. (PoA). CILS staff will assist with venues, caterers and budgeting. Sponsors who wish to contribute to an event with a fixed sum will be identified as co-hosts. Please enquire with organizers regarding attendee numbers for the various social events. Social events planned are:

• Eve of the Hearings - Opening Cocktail Reception - refreshments (beer, wine and soft drinks) and appetizers

• Eve of the Hearings Opening Dinner - separate beverage sponsorship possible

• Hearing Days 1 and/or 2 Coffee/Tea Station

• Hearing Days 1 and/or 2 Team Lunch - box lunch (sandwiches, fruit)

• Hearing Days 1 and/or 2 Board and Arbitrator Lunch - light three course lunch in faculty dining room

• Hearing Day 1 Cocktail Receptions - refreshments (beer, wine and soft drinks) and appetizers

• Hearing Day 2 Closing Dinner  - separate beverage sponsorship possible

Social event sponsorship benefits include:

• Listing on the competition website including a revolving logo display and mention in preliminary and final print materials

• Mention on signage at social event ensuring recognition of sponsorship

• Attendance and networking opportunity at competition for two representatives

• High Table seating at all social events 

• Recognition at social event address by presiding officer

• Opportunity to provide each participant with a token gift/souvenir at the event

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