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The Faculty of Law regularly participates in prestigious competitions, such as the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Moot, which simulate proceedings in the field of international economic law.
The competitions are generally based on a hypothetical case involving several legal issues that reflect current developments in the field. Work on the hypothetical case continues throughout the entire period of team preparation, from advanced analysis of the case and individual legal issues through detailed legal research and written submissions to the oral presentation of arguments. The course is intended for students who apply in selection procedures for membership of Faculty of Law teams, announced by lecturers from the Department of International Law in the field of international economic law. Students cannot enrol in the course independently; enrolment is possible only through the Department and in accordance with the conditions of the announced selection procedures. The course is taught in English, which is also the language of the relevant competitions. Knowledge of other languages is an advantage when researching a broader range of legal sources. The course emphasises both the development of theoretical knowledge and the acquisition of written and oral soft skills. Students work independently and in teams under the guidance of team mentors and coaches. Further information is provided by the team leaders in accordance with the conditions of the relevant competitions. Last update: Šicnerová Barbora, Mgr. (16.09.2026)
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1. The course is completed by a colloquium, which is a separate form of course assessment. 2. Students receive 8 credits for successful completion of the course. 3. Successful completion requires continuous active participation in teamwork involving legal research, preparation of written submissions and, where applicable, oral presentation of arguments.
Last update: Šicnerová Barbora, Mgr. (16.09.2026)
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The course consists of preparation for and participation in an international moot court competition in the field of international economic law. The specific legal issues, and therefore the syllabus, depend on the case assigned in the relevant competition. Last update: Šicnerová Barbora, Mgr. (16.09.2026)
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Required literature: 1. Bishop, D., Crawford, J. and Reisman, M. W. (2014). Foreign Investment Disputes: Cases, Materials and Commentary (Alphen aan den Rijn: Kluwer Law International). 2. Blackaby, N., Partasides, C., Redfern, A. and Hunter, M. (2022). Redfern and Hunter on International Arbitration (Oxford: Oxford University Press). 3. Dolzer, R., Kriebaum, U. and Schreuer C. (2022). Principles of International Investment Law (Oxford: Oxford University Press). 4. Douglas, Z. (2009). The International Law of Investment Claims (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press). 5. McLachlan, C., Shore, L., and Weiniger, M. (2017). International Investment Arbitration: Substantive Principles (Oxford: Oxford University Press). 6. Muchlinski, P., Ortino, F. and Schreuer, C. (eds.). (2008). The Oxford Handbook of International Investment Law (Oxford: Oxford University Press). 7. Sourgens, F. G., Duggal, K. and Laird, I. A. (2018). Evidence in International Investment Arbitraiton (Oxford: Oxford University Press). 8. Šturma, P. and Balaš, V. (2018). Nové mezinárodní dohody na ochranu investic (Prague. Wolters Kluwer). 9. Šturma, P. and Balaš, V. (2013). Mezinárodní ekonomické právo (Prague: C. H. Beck). Recommended literature: Students are expected to identify other study materials (international treaties, arbitral case-law, legal scholarship, etc.) as part of their legal research. Last update: Šicnerová Barbora, Mgr. (16.09.2026)
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Learning outcomes are necessarily defined generically as the specific outcomes will depend on the topic of the particular moot courts and forms of participation.
Upon completion of the course, the students will:
(substantive legal knowledge) - demonstrate orientation in the topic of general international law and international economic law within the scope required to pass exam of Public International Law II, - illustrate knowledge of topics of international law that are universally required to participate in international law-oriented moot courts, such as sources of international law, international legal personality, peaceful settlement of disputes, responsibility, etc. - explain the foundational principles of public international law within the topics of the competition, in particular the content of bilateral investment treaties, - demonstrate knowledge of the jurisdiction and procedures of international investment tribunals, such as the ICSID and UNCITRAL arbitration rules, - conduct comprehensive legal research using primary and secondary sources in international law, - critically evaluate case law to support legal arguments,
(advocacy and mooting skills) - apply moot court procedural rules accurately in both written and oral exercises, - identify and prioritize relevant legal issues in complex factual scenarios, - construct coherent and legally sound arguments using logical reasoning, - anticipate and effectively respond to opposing arguments in a moot court setting, - collaborate effectively within a legal team, fulfilling designated roles in preparation and presentation, - manage oral presentation time efficiently, delivering arguments within allotted limits,
(practical and professional skills) - apply critical thinking to solve multifaceted legal problems under time constraints, - demonstrate advanced public speaking and persuasion skills in legal advocacy, - employ negotiation strategies to advocate effectively in collaborative settings, - adhere to professional ethics and standards in international legal practice. Last update: Šicnerová Barbora, Mgr. (16.09.2026)
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The course requires an advanced command of English; knowledge of another language is an advantage.
Last update: Šicnerová Barbora, Mgr. (16.09.2026)
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