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Championship award for the Winners of the MCB International Commercial Arbitration National Competition

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The Sri Lankan Vis Teams 2023 at the Willem C Vis (East) Moot Competition in Hong Kong

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The Coaching unit of the Sri Lankan Vis Teams 2023

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Team Sri Lanka Law College - Quarterfinalists at the MENA Vis Pre-Moot 2023 in Abu Dhabi

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Semi-finals of the 20th Willem C Vis Moot Competition in Hong Kong 2023 – Team RIC coached by the MCB with the Claimant team and the Tribunal

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Pre-Moot, Sri Lanka 2023 at The Hilton, Colombo

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Arbitrator briefing at the General Rounds of the MCB ICA National Competition 2022

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Day 2 of the MCB ICA National Competition 2023 at The Hilton, Colombo

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INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION (ICA) PROGRAM

Rules of the ICA Program
Course Details and Fee Structure
VIS Moot Rules

For anyone looking for the first step to dive into International Commercial Arbitration and the Convention on the International Sale of Goods (CISG), then look no further. This 3-month program offered by the MCB is tailor-made to provide you with a focused study of this area of law, whether you are a budding lawyer, or a professional interested in International Commercial Law. If selected to be a part of this program, you will be taught by leaders in the profession, and will have access to a wide array of resources and supporting material.

While the ICA Program by the MCB is a program of its own, it also serves as a selection process for Sri Lankan law students who wish to take part in the prestigious Vis Moot Competitions  The team(s) that are selected after the National Selection Rounds will be selected to represent Sri Lanka and the respective universities at the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot held in Vienna, Austria and its sister moot in Hong Kong.

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Requirements for Application
  1. Applicants must upload a 2-page CV on to the sign-up sheet provided above. Please refer to the ICA Rules and the Fees structure before you apply!
  2. Applicants must possess the ability to prioritize and fully commit to the program, including long hours of training and research.

Hear more on our journey to becoming Champions at the 20th Willem C Vis (East) Moot Competition in Hong Kong, 2023

Treshan Fernando

Participant, ICA Program and Vis Mootie 2022/23

“I felt that the ICA program gave me a wonderfully gentle introduction to the world of arbitration. The program was a lively platform to learn and engage with an area of law that I probably wouldn't have encountered within my undergraduate studies. It's certainly a brilliant opportunity for any curious and eager law student!”

Naika Goonaratne

Participant, ICA Program and Vis Mootie 2022/23

“The ICA program serves two purposes. On one hand it prepares mooties for their journey towards the Vis Moot, which is the pinnacle of any mooties journey. On the other hand, it provides participants with a foundation in arbitration knowledge. Hence, the ICA program serves as a means of acquiring knowledge and experience in the world of arbitration through Practioners and Vis Alumni. Moreover, it serves as a process through which participants are placed in a community with connections and an experience that will last a lifetime.”

Anish de Silva

Participant, ICA Program and Vis Mootie 2022/23

“The ICA Program was an educational experience of a lifetime. Through the Program, which is wholistic in design, I was fortunate to be educated on the basics of International Commercial Arbitration by some of the leading professionals in the field whilst developing my skills in both written and oral advocacy. The rigorous but rewarding training provided by the Program enabled me to represent my university at both national and international forums including the 20th Vis East Moot in Hong Kong. Ultimately the Program instilled a discipline and confidence within me that I trust will help me enormously, both professionally and personally. Most importantly it gave me an opportunity to build relationships and memories that will last a lifetime."

Want to learn more about the ICA Program?

Read the ICA Program Prospectus!

PROSPECTUS