03/04/2026
Proud to support Moldova’s rising generation of lawyers in private law and international arbitration.
The 33rd Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot in Vienna has officially come to a close, marking the end of an intensive and rewarding journey for our team. Teams from +390 law faculties pleaded.
Representing USM - Universitatea de Stat a Moldovei (the only Moldovan university participating in this contest), students Madalina-Camelia Sîlnic (L4), Marinela Neamțu (L4), Simona Patras (L3), and Sorin Chirița (L3) showcased exceptional skill and dedication throughout the oral hearings. Over the course of four general rounds, our team engaged in high-level legal debates against prestigious institutions from across the globe: University of Pretoria, Renmin University of China, Peking University School of Transnational Law, and University Paris Descartes (Paris V).
This experience was the culmination of months of rigorous research and preparation. Beyond the technicalities of international trade law and the New York Convention, it was a masterclass in the art of persuasion, resilience, and global collaboration.
We extend our deepest gratitude to Turcan Cazac Law Firm and the American Chamber of Commerce in Moldova for their unwavering support, which made this participation possible. Special thanks go to Dr. Octavian Cazac and the entire coaching team for their guidance, mentorship, and for pushing the team to reach new heights of legal excellence.
We leave Vienna with more than just legal arguments; we carry forward a network of international colleagues, invaluable feedback from world-class arbitrators, and the pride of having represented our university on the global stage.