The complete tell-all on the SAM
The Sports Arbitration Moot (SAM) aims to introduce the next generation of arbitration practitioners to the dynamic field of sports arbitration in an immersive competition, designed to equip students with essential skills to thrive in this ever-growing industry.
The Sports Arbitration MOOT for those ready to play
The Sports Arbitration MOOT for those ready to play
The Sports Arbitration MOOT for those ready to play
Our HISTORY
HOW THE SAM CAME TO BE
Founded in 2021, the Sports Arbitration Moot (SAM) is an international competition dedicated to introducing law students to the world of sports arbitration—an area often absent from traditional legal education curricula.
Since its founding, the SAM has created an accessible platform for aspiring arbitration practitioners to gain practical experience in the dynamic field of sports law.
Our MISSION
WHAT WE AIM FOR
The SAM’s mission is to inspire and empower the next generation of sports arbitration professionals by promoting excellence in legal education and providing access to the world of sports arbitration for students from all backgrounds. We place particular emphasis on encouraging students to develop their oral advocacy skills, with the competition relying predominantly on oral pleadings. The competition seeks to foster international collaboration and a sense of community in the global sports law ecosystem.
Our MILESTONES
THE SAM THROUGH TIME
OCTOBER 2021
Creation of the SAM
APRIL 2022
First-ever in‑person SAM final at FIFA HQ in Zurich won byStockholm University.
APRIL 2023
First SAM victory for a South Asian team
(Nirma University)
70+
NOVEMBER 2023
Third edition draws a record 70+ teams
MAY 2024
First SAM victory for a Spanish team
(IE University)
NOVEMBER 2024
SAM teams up with IPC in the honour of the Paris Olympics
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MAY 2025
First SAM victory for an Oceania team
(Bond University)
Our unique APPROACH
HEAR IT FROM THE ARBITRATORS THEMSELVES
Our VALUES
THE GUIDING PRINCIPLES OF THE SAM
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Teamwork: Emphasis on collaborative efforts and collective achievements.
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Education: Commitment to practical, high-quality legal training.
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Integrity & Fair Play: Upholding fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity for all participants.
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Diversity: Welcoming students from varied cultural, legal, and geographic backgrounds.
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Innovation: Adapting each edition with new cases and interactive formats to
reflect current issues in sports arbitration.
See it for yourself:
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YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS OUT
What makes our MOOT one of a kind?
The SAM's Numbers
speak for themselves
1
SAM CAMP
A one of a kind crash-course to learn the fundamentals of sports arbitration for the SAM participants
100+
ONLINE HEARINGS
Conducted during the SAM Online General Rounds, rewarding the Best 16 teams.
5
SAM EDITIONS
With 5 editions under or belt The SAM gets better every year
150+
PEOPLE IN PERSON
More than 150 people reunited in person in Madrid during the SAM Elimination Rounds, witnessing the rise of the SAM Winner!
70+
INTERNATIONAL TEAMS
Totalling more than 300 students from 6 different continents
200+
EXPERIENCED ARBITRATORS
Committed to assesing the performance of our talented participants
Many countries have already joined the SAM community,
we are only missing yours!
Don't be a bystander
Be a player.
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