This is an annual moot mediation competition, hosted by the Amicable Dispute Resolution Service (ADR) of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), which gathers teams from 40 law schools and over 85 mediation experts from around the world. The Competition consists of two parts: written and oral advocacy.
Combining competition, sharing of best practices, learning and networking, this one-of-a-kind event gives participants a unique opportunity to explore cultural differences in international commercial mediation and to enjoy numerous social activities.
Tryouts are held in the early Fall and the competition in February. Two "pass" credits available. Students may choose how to allocate their credits between the Fall and Spring semesters. Professor James Coben is the faculty advisor for the team. Adjunct Professor Jessica Kuchta-Miller serves as a coach.
Congratulations to the 2009 Hamline Mediation team of Mike Cavallero and Sarah Belz (and coach Jessica Kuchta-Miller).
They competed in the finals round against the National University of Singapore and came in second in the International Chamber of Commerce Mediation Representation Competition in Paris, France (February 7-12, 2009). This one-of-a-kind event gathers teams from 40 law schools and over 85 mediation experts from around the world. Hamline was one of only 8 U.S. teams selected to participate in the global competition (which has involved 6 grueling rounds over 5 days).
As competition finalists, they were both awarded coveted internships this summer. Sarah will be interning at the ICC in Paris; Mike at the international law firm Clifford Chance. They will also be part of a DVD of the finals that is widely distributed to law schools all over the world.