The European Law Moot Court Competition

Happy Europe Day! 🇪🇺

💙 Today we honour the principles that bring us together—human dignity, liberty, democratic values, equality, the rule of law, and the protection of human rights.

🕊️ United in diversity, today and always!

The author of the ELMC Case, M-26/25, Digital Defence Association v Cassiopeia LLC, is Dr. Lena Hornkohl, Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) in European Law at the University of Vienna and Postdoc at the University of Heidelberg.

We are truly grateful for Lena’s exceptional scholarly dedication and the depth of expertise she brought to this project.

Thank you, Lena. 🙏

The ELMC Society has officially held its first planning meeting for next year’s European Law Moot Court Competition! 🏛️⚖️

🇪🇺⭐️ The team came together to kick things off — a rigorous case, fresh challenges, and the same passion that defines our community are all on the way.

📣 More details coming soon — stay tuned!

Honoured to count the Court of Justice of the European Union among the supporters of the ELMC — a steadfast partner of the European Final since 1992. 🤝🇪🇺

⚖️ stands as the guardian of EU law, ensuring its uniform interpretation and application across all Member States.

📍 By opening its doors in Luxembourg, the Court offered our students the rare privilege of discovering its premises and being evaluated by its own Members — an experience at the very heart of European justice.

Grateful to count the Barreau de Luxembourg among the supporters of the ELMC — and to recognise its essential role in making the European Final possible. 🤝🇱🇺

⚖️ As the Grand Duchy’s official bar association, the Barreau brings together 3,516 registered lawyers, shaping a legal profession that keeps pace with the evolving demands of society.

🌍 Rooted in a country of over 170 nationalities at the crossroads of Europe, the Barreau embodies the international spirit that defines both Luxembourg and the ELMC itself.

Grateful to count among the sponsors of the ELMC — a firm synonymous with innovation-driven legal practice for over 60 years. 🤝⚖️

⚖️ Wilson Sonsini has represented technology pioneers behind virtually every milestone innovation, as well as life sciences trailblazers shaping the future of healthcare.

📍 With regulatory teams in Brussels and London, the firm brings hands-on expertise in European competition and privacy law — regularly appearing before the European Commission and national authorities across France, Germany, and the UK.

🌍 A natural partner for a competition rooted in the intersection of law, innovation, and European integration.

It’s a pleasure to count EU Law Live once again among the supporters of the ELMC — the reference platform for EU legal analysis and current affairs. 🇪🇺📰

📡 From rulings and directives to institutional reports and op-eds, EU Law Live cuts through complexity to keep the EU legal community sharp, informed, and connected.

🧠 Through events, publications, and podcasts, it has built a space where academics and practitioners alike engage with the questions that matter most in European law today.

Proud to have counted Uria Menendez among the sponsors of the ELMC — a benchmark firm in the Ibero-American legal world, where tradition and academic rigour go hand in hand. 🇪🇸📚

⚖️ Guided by a firm commitment to ethics, deontology, and the people it serves, Uría Menéndez has built a legal culture that places both clients and professionals at its core — sustained through initiatives like the Fundación Profesor Uría.

🌍 With alliances such as PPU and membership in global networks like Lex Mundi, the firm carries a genuinely international reach while remaining true to its Ibero-American roots.

Proud to have Vinge among the sponsors of the ELMC — one of the Nordic region’s most distinguished business law firms. 🤝🇸🇪

⚖️ With 550 lawyers across Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, and Brussels, Vigne covers the full spectrum of business law, earning consistent top rankings in Sweden and well beyond its borders.

👩‍⚖️ Particularly renowned for its M&A practice, Vinge stands as a cornerstone of the Scandinavian legal landscape — and a valued presence in the ELMC’s European community.