We are four passionate law students Amna Sohrab, Mohsina Hayat, Neha Fatima, and Shereen Ali from the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), proudly representing Pakistan at the 23rd Willem C. Vis East International Commercial Arbitration Moot in Hong Kong (2025–2026).

Our participation marks a historic milestone for IIUI the first ever all-female team representing our university and Pakistan on one of the world’s most prestigious legal competition. In a country where women form nearly half of the population but remain underrepresented in specialized areas like international arbitration, our journey reflects progress, empowerment, and equal opportunity.

The scope of women in law in Pakistan is rapidly growing, and initiatives like the Vis Moot play a transformative role in accelerating this change. The competition allows women to gain global exposure, develop advocacy and negotiation skills, and build professional networks with leading arbitrators and international law firms. By participating, we not only strengthen Pakistan’s presence in international dispute resolution but also open doors for future female lawyers to step confidently into global legal forums.

For us, the Vis Moot is more than a competition it’s a platform to learn, lead, and create lasting impact. We aim to bring back global learning, research excellence, and advocacy experience to our academic and legal community, helping bridge the gap between local education and international arbitration practice.

Meet Our Team

1. Amna Sohrab – Deeply passionate about arbitration and legal reform, Amna has worked on ADR and legislative internships. She believes in making modern dispute resolution accessible and practical in Pakistan.

2. Mohsina Hayat – A meticulous researcher with an analytical mindset and award-winning performance in memorial drafting. Mohsina brings precision and creativity to every argument she builds.

3. Neha Fatima – A determined speaker and researcher, known for her excellence in memorial drafting and collaboration. Neha is committed to connecting classroom learning with real-world advocacy.

4. Shereen Ali – A confident advocate with both national and international moot experience. Shereen’s passion for oral advocacy reflects her belief that women’s voices belong on every global platform.

Why the Vis Moot Matters

The Willem C. Vis East Moot is not just a competition it’s an opportunity to learn, grow, and engage with the world’s best minds in international arbitration and commercial law.

It allows us to Compete alongside 380+ global universities. Learn from renowned arbitrators and practitioners. Gain skills that will shape us into future arbitration professionals and advocates for Pakistan’s growing role in international dispute resolution.

How You Can Help

As the first ever Female IIUI team to participate, we are self-funding this journey. Your support can help us cover:

• Registration Fee - 1071 USD

• Travel costs (Flight + Visa Expenses) - 3130 USD

• Accommodation - 1429 USD

• Other expenses (Food+Local Transport)

• Total expenses - 7000 USD

Your contribution big or small will directly empower a team of young women to represent Pakistan globally and bring back invaluable experience to our legal community.

Why You Can Trust Us

We are officially affiliated with IIUI’s Faculty of Shariah and Law and IIUI Law Moot Society, operating with full transparency and accountability. Every sponsor will receive acknowledgment, expenditure updates, and recognition on our official LinkedIn and university channels. Our commitment is simple: honesty, hard work, and meaningful representation of Pakistan on the world stage.

Immediate Need

Registration Fee (1,500 HKD) Due Before 13 November 2025

To secure our registration slot for the Vis East Moot, we urgently need to submit 1,500 HKD (approx. 193 USD) before 13 November 2025. Timely payment of this amount is crucial to confirm our team’s participation in the competition.