Qualifying Round of II National Competition on International Arbitration "EAC Moot Court"  took place on February 28th
It is held under the auspice of the European Arbitration Chamber among students of law faculties of Ukrainian universities.

Eight student teams, which represent the leading universities of  Ukraine took part in the Qualifying Round:

Ivan Franko National University of Lviv
Institute of International Relations
Kyiv University of Law of NAS of Ukraine
National University "Yaroslav the Wise Law Academy of Ukraine"
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
Institute of International Relations of the National Aviation University.
V.N. Karazin National University of Kharkiv
Kyiv National Economic University.

All teams competed in the oral debates, during which acted as a plaintiff and as a defendant demonstrating a fluent English.
The judging of oral debates was performed by prominent lawyers, who have a great experience in the field of international arbitration.
Actions and speech of participants were assessed by point system based on the knowledge of law and its application to the facts, the ability to answer questions, the credibility and the art of oratory.
The Qualifying Round determined four semifinalists. Among them are:
Institute of International Relations
Kyiv University of Law of NAS of Ukraine
Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
Kyiv National Economic University.
These teams will meet in the Semifinal, which will be held on March 14th.
The names of the winners will be announced March 15th.