The ELSA Moot Court Competition (EMC²) is a
simulated hearing in the World Trade
Organization (WTO) dispute settlement
system. Competitor teams represent both the
Complainant and Respondent parties to
the Case by presenting oral submissions
in front of a Panel. EMC² Panels consist
of WTO law experts and are referred to as
Panellist. The Competition provides students
with the opportunity to put theory into practice,
thereby completing formal legal education.

The World Trade Organization (WTO), which was
established in 1995, is based on the old
GATT Agreement and creates a system for
efficiently regulating international trade. Despite
the controversies, the present structure looks to
promote and enhance international trade
for years to come.

The aim of the Competition is both to
encourage further development on the subject
matter in the curriculum of academic
institutions and also to contribute to the ongoing
discussion about globalisation in the context of
the WTO Agreements.