MAA Vienna Social Life 2007

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2 MAA Vienna Social Life 2007 The Vis Moot is not only about competing against other teams! The Vis Moot is also about meeting students, coaches and arbitrators from around the world, to exchange ideas and to make new friends. Below you will find a calendar of all social events during your stay in Vienna. For your convenience, the calendar also includes the official MAA and Vis Moot functions (italic). The latter are hosted by the Vis Moot itself. For the latest information, contact details and FAQs about the social events, please go to (follow the links Moot Competition and Vienna Social Life ). 29 THURSDAY MAA Welcome Party at Aux Gazelles This is traditionally the first social event of the Vis Moot and a wonderful opportunity to meet the other teams, coaches and arbitrators from around the world. Come and enjoy a few quiet ales or a glass of wine and try to get in a few hours to relax before the Vis Moot officially starts. Aux Gazelles, Rahlgasse 5, 1060 Wien (beside the Museums Quartier) 8 pm (no cover charge)

3 30 FRIDAY Generations in Arbitration exploring ADR Misc.: Generations in Arbitration (GIA) stands for the unique combination of a seminar for students and a workshop for practitioners. The seminar will cover topics such as Avoiding Mistakes and Building Rapport when dealing with an international panel. The seminar is designed to polish your advocacy skills for the upcoming days in Vienna. The workshop will cover ADR and its most popular means Arbitration and Mediation/Conciliation. The panellists will focus on several particular aspects that rise in the course of ADR procedures. Please find further details on our website at Since places are limited we encourage you to register as soon as possible once you have received the registration form. Vis Moot Opening Reception This is the official grand opening of the Vis Moot. After the opening address and welcome speeches you will have the opportunity to mingle with other teams, coaches and arbitrators while enjoying a glass of fine Austrian wine and finger food. Stadthalle Wien, Hall F, Vogelweidplatz 14 6:30 pm

4 31SATURDAY Beginning of the General Rounds 292 of the arguments in the General Rounds will be held at the Juridicum. Another 64 arguments will be held at the law firm Dorda Brugger & Jordis. Juridicum, University of Vienna, Schottenbastei (Hessgasse) and Dorda Brugger & Jordis, Lueger Ring 10 8:30 am 1SUNDAY MAA Walking Tour Vienna by Night To make sure that you see more than your hotel room and the Juridicum, we have organised two walking tours to show you all the lovely places the city has to offer. The first tour will show you the highlights of Vienna such as the Imperial Palace (Hofburg), Albertina and St. Stephan s Cathedral. The second tour is specially designed for those of you who have been in Vienna before and want to discover the more hidden treasures such as the Mölkerbastei, where Beethoven lived for a while, the Palais Ferstel, the old town hall and the Mozart-house (the final surviving residence of Mozart, for whom there are celebrations for the 250th anniversary of his birth this year). Both tours start at the main entrance of the Juridicum, Schottenbastei (Hessgasse). 7 pm (the tours will last for approx. 2 hours and will end at the Aux Gazelles) Misc.: To cover the expenses, we have to ask for EUR 5 per person. Please register at your earliest convenience by sending an to antje.nicken@maa.net as the places are limited.

5 Annual MAA Dinner in Vienna Misc.: We will have our Annual MAA Dinner in Vienna at a place to be determined. The dinner is for MAA members & friends as well as those of you who want to become members. This is an excellent opportunity to meet with MAA members and to learn more about the MAA and its activities in a more private atmosphere. 9 pm Place is usually very limited. If you are interested to attend the MAA Dinner, please visit us at the Information Desk in the Dachgeschoss. 2 MONDAY Annual General Meeting of the MAA All Members of the MAA are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Juridicum, Dachgeschoss (top floor), Schottenbastei pm 3 TUESDAY Bergsten s Big Band & Final Announcements Prof. Jeff Waincymer (Monash University) has initiated this Big Band in What initially started as a mere speech found its peek last year in a spontaneous music act preceded by a full blown stand up comedy. There is nothing better in order to relax before the 32 best teams will be announced which will proceed to the final rounds. Please make sure that you attend this event on time! AudiMax of the University of Vienna, Dr.-Karl-Lueger-Ring 1 5 pm

6 4 WEDNESDAY MAA Farewell Party at Empire Club This is the chance for most of the students, coaches and arbitrators to say good bye, let their hair down and have some serious fun. Empire Club, Rothgasse 9 9 pm (we will ask for a small contribution at the door to cover the expenses) The party will approximately last till 6 am!

7 5 THURSDAY The Final Hearing Two teams will meet for the grand Final Hearing. Reed Messe Wien Congress Center, Messeplatz 1 1 pm Awards Banquet With the awards show and a wonderful lunch the Vis Moot 2006 will come to an end. Congratulate the successful teams, the best oralists and take the chance to say goodbye to your new friends. Reed Messe Wien Congress Center, Messeplatz 1 3 pm (right after the Final Hearing) In addition, you can always pay a visit to the Bermuda Triangle (which is, contrary to popular opinion and myth, actually an area in Vienna). When there is no official Vis Moot or MAA function, Teams, Coaches and Arbitrators are welcome to gather for drinks and food at the Aux Gazelles, the new MAA Bar, in the Museums Quartier. In order not to get lost, you will find a map at or at the MAA Information Desk at the Dachgeschoss, the top floor of the Juridicum of the University of Vienna. We wish you all the best for your preparations and have a safe trip to Vienna THE MAA TEAM