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THE SAM'S 6TH EDITION IS HERE

SPORTS ARBITRATION MOOT

6th

Edition

2027

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?

Any student enrolled in a law faculty in 2026 or 2027 can participate in the SAM, irrespective of their law degree (undergraduate, LLM, PhD, etc.). However, except with the permission of the SAM Organization*: Mooties who are qualified in systems where there is no Bar should not have more than two-year post-qualification experience. Mooties who are qualified in systems where there is a Bar should not have any post-qualification experience. *To request a waiver, please contact the SAM Organization at info@sportsarbitrationmoot.com. An individual student who has already acted as an oralist in any of the oral rounds (whether the General Rounds or Elimination Rounds) may only participate again as a coach. It is the responsibility of the prospective Team to ensure that this rule is observed.

6TH EDITION -  SAM 2027

The SAM Rules

Please read and download the rules for the SAM 2027

“There's a difference between a textbook and the "Art of  litigating"... the law is not just about knowledge but also about being persuasive."
DOMINIQUE LEROUX LACROIX, HEAD OF LEGAL, ITA

2027

Rules and Case

MADRID, SPAIN - 27 & 28 MAY 2027

SAM Elimination Rounds

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Agenda 2027

6TH EDITION

Calendar

* All dates are provisional and therefore subject to change

7 September 2026

Start of the Team Registration period

2 October 2026

Final deadline for early bird Team registration

6 November 2026

Final deadline for Team registration

9 November 2026

Publication of the Case

11-15 January 2027

The SAM Camp (online)

18 January 2027

Deadline for submitting questions regarding the case

8 February 2027

Publication of Procedural Order with clarifications regarding the case

1-19 March 2027

General Rounds (online)

27-28 May 2027

SAM Elimination Rounds (Madrid, Spain)

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