Swiss Moot Court
FAQs
How do I register for the SMC?
Registration takes place directly on the SMC website: www.swissmootcourt.ch
For crediting as a course achievement at UZH, an additional registration with University of Zurich is required (see the UZH Course Catalogue for details on the procedure and deadlines).
Can I participate in the SMC during my Master’s studies?
The Swiss Moot Court can also be credited during the Master’s program, but only as an elective module worth 6 ECTS. The grading will take into account the respective level of study. If Master's students are in a team with Bachelor's students, it is therefore possible that their performance will not be evaluated equally.
How is the SMC conducted?
The SMC is organised by the SMC organisation; Prof. Dedual’s chair is not involved. In particular, participants at the University of Zurich write their papers independently.
If you have specific questions regarding the case solution, you can arrange an appointment with the chair of Professor Dedual. Please send your questions to the chair in advance of the meeting. However, the chair cannot answer any questions about the case itself, as Prof. Dedual’s chair is not involved in the development of the case.
How are credits awarded?
After completion of the SMC (including the oral round), the submissions will be corrected and graded by the chair of Professor Dedual. The grade will be forwarded to the Dean's Office. Credits are awarded as a seminar paper in the Bachelor's program and as an elective module in the Master's program.
Participation in the Swiss Moot Court is credited with 6 ECTS.
To obtain 6 ECTS, participation in the written round is sufficient; however, written submissions must be made for both parties.
Participation in the oral round is mandatory for registered participants and can only be canceled in the event of unforeseen, short-term impediments (see Swiss Moot Court Regulations, para. 37). No additional ECTS are awarded for participation in the oral round. Failure to participate despite qualification for the oral round will be taken into account in the final grade, unless there is an unforeseen, short-term impediment. In any case, the non-participation must be reported to the chair of Professor Dedual in advance.
According to which criteria will the submissions be evaluated by the chair of Professor Dedual?
- Structure
- Process-oriented approach
- Independence and individual contribution
- Results and conclusions
- Evaluation and incorporation of case law and literature
- Formal presentation
- Correct spelling, grammar, and style
When must the submission be handed in to the chair of Professor Dedual?
The submission deadline for the chair of Professor Dedual corresponds to that of the organiser.
How should the work be submitted to the chair?
In Word and PDF format by email to: lst.dedual@ius.uzh.ch; submission by one person from the team with the team members in CC is sufficient.
When will I receive my grade?
Based on past experience, grading cannot be expected until the end of the spring semester (June). We therefore kindly ask for your patience after completion of the SMC.
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If you have any further questions about the SMC, please send an email to lst.dedual@ius.uzh.ch