Our FAQ

Any law student in the world can participate in the SAM! Please refer to our Rules for further information regarding eligibility.

A Team can be composed of up to 6 (six) members. As such, all team members can plead during the SAM General Rounds, more specifically two team members per given round. Teams are most welcome to alternate speakers in between rounds i.e. A given member may plead during one round while not pleading during the second etc.

Yes. It is highly recommended that Teams apply for a visa as early as possible. The location of the SAM Elimination Rounds may vary from one edition to another. As such, the SAM Organization can provide an invitation letter to individuals who require so in order to support their application. That being said, the SAM Organization cannot otherwise interfere with the process of visa procurement.

In light of the configuration of the Competition, a Team may be composed of a minimum of 2 (two) members, without exceeding 6 (six) members in total (excluding the coach(es)).

Yes. The SAM Organization strives to give the opportunity to all students worldwide to practise their advocacy skills. As such, Teams can apply for a registration fee waiver by the applicable deadline. A full or partial waiver of the registration fee may be granted to Teams in need. Priority is given to Teams coming from low-economy countries and depending on the circumstances. Each application is reviewed and decided on a case-by-case basis.

After the SAM General Rounds, an application form for financial assistance may be circulated by the SAM Organization. Depending on the funds available, it may provide partial financial assistance limited to travel and/or accommodation expenses (in the form of reimbursements). Any concerned Team should provide such application form with all supporting documents within the established time limit. The SAM Organization is not bound to allocate funds to a Team if an application is submitted. Concurrently, the SAM Organization may refuse the reimbursement failing to comply with the applicable deadlines.

Please refer to the SAM Calendar, which is downloadable in PDF and as iCal (and equivalent). Deadlines are subject to change at the sole discretion of the SAM Organization. Any additional deadline will be communicated to your Team by us.

The full Calendar of the competition is available here. The usual structure of the Sports Arbitration Moot (SAM) starts with the release of the SAM Case in November. This is followed by a one-week crash course on sports arbitration named the SAM Camp, which precedes the start of the Online General Rounds. Subject to qualification within the Best 16 Teams, the qualified teams can then advance to the Elimination Rounds.

In the “What” section of our official website or by clicking on the relevant button at the bottom left of your navigation panel on My SAM Portal.