th<\/sup> edition of the CAM-CCBC Pre-Moot 2020 still had the possibility to follow the face-to-face model, before the coronavirus was spread in Brazil. Organized in partnership with Cescon Barrieu Law Firm, the event brought together 36 teams (surpassing the previous editions), and two of which were foreign \u2013 one from Germany and one from Argentina. A group of 150 arbitrators dedicated themselves to the students training.<\/p>\nIn addition to Vis Moot, for about a decade the Center has supported several other competitions, such as IBA-VIAC CDRC Vienna, an international mediation competition, and arbitration and mediation competitions in several regions of Brazil. At least 70% of the CAM-CCBC Secretariat members have participated in arbitration competitions as students \u2013 most of them in Vis Moot.<\/p>\n
Differentiated approach<\/h2>\n
The experience of the participants in the two competitions was quite different. The CAM-CCBC pre-Moot could maintain all the features of previous editions, while the Vienna Vis Moot was, for the first time, fully virtual. \u201cThe pre-Moot 2020 was important because it was, for many teams , the only (or last) opportunity to have a face-to-face experience of participating in the competition. Some teams \u00a0did not even participated in the Vis Moot virtual competition, so the CAM-CCBC Pre-Moot experience ended up being the highest point for these students\u201d, says K\u00f6mel.<\/p>\n
Regarding the Vienna Vis Moot, she points out the importance of the fact that the competition has not been cancelled. \u201cI really think that the decision to hold the competition virtually was important. Although it is difficult to adjust the technological difficulties, the time gap, the last-minute cancellations of arbitrators and teams, in addition to loosing much of the face-to-face interaction with students and professionals around the world, I feel that the students\u2019 dedication has been recognized by the effort to maintain the competition\u201d. This effort, continues K\u00f6mel, was amazing because of the short time available for organizing the event and the large number of participants involved.<\/p>\n
Due to the migration to the virtual environment, significant changes were introduced in the criteria used to evaluate students \u2013 such as those related to visual contact, gestures, teamwork, voice projection and degree of nervousness. Similarly, the interaction between competitors and arbitrators \u2013 at the time of answering questions, for example \u2013 was changed, and participants did not have enough time to adapt.<\/p>\n
\u201cI believe that some small arrangements have made a big difference. Some students chose to leave the camera more distant, so that the arbitrators could see their hands, so that they had a better idea of their gestural expressions, and the table containing the binder<\/em> [material consulted during the session]\u201d, she explains.<\/p>\nAt one point, however, the virtual experience was not so positive yet: the lack of experience for competitors to interact directly with teams \u00a0and arbitrators from other countries, networking<\/em> and evolution in the preparation of the staff itself.<\/p>\nThe future<\/h2>\n
The next edition of Vis Moot has already been announced for next year, and will be held again in the virtual model \u2013 and therefore teams \u00a0will have more time to adapt, taking into account this year’s experiences. When announcing the competition, Vis Moot organization justified the decision based on the uncertainties that still surround the global spread of Covid-19.<\/p>\n
According to K\u00f6mel, the fact that social distancing measures may still be imposed for some time will lead to changes in the way participants will prepare for competitions \u2013 both regarding the use of distance communication tools and the strategies to be used in the tests.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is undeniable that the degree of attention required from the arbitrator when watching a computer argument is different from a live presentation. So, everything should be changed to the digital version: from the way the speech is structured to the tone of voice used, the oratory resources and the moments of speech\u201d, she evaluates.<\/p>\n
Aware of possible changes in the pandemic scenario, the CAM-CCBC is already researching the best format for the pre-Moot 2021. \u201cWith the same speed that the recommendations on the prevention of Covid-19 change, technological resources have also been developing. We believe that, until then, we will have an interesting solution that does not harm the usefulness of the competition by all involved\u201d, she concludes. \u00a0The CAM-CCBC pre-Moot will be held early next year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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