Soldan Moot 2026
The Soldan Moot is a distinguished competition focused on administrative law, bringing together aspiring legal professionals to engage with complex legal problems. Hosted in Hannover, it provides a platform for participants to hone their advocacy skills, deepen their understanding of administrative legal principles, and network with peers and experts in the field. The event is structured to simulate real-world legal challenges, demanding rigorous research, analytical thinking, and persuasive argumentation.
Country perspectives
Where the most-relevant 5 countries stand on the dominant committee topic. Click through for the full country profile.
GermanyHost nation with a highly developed administrative law system, providing a rich context for the competition.
Role in topic
Germany's administrative law system is characterized by its detailed codification and a strong tradition of judicial review, making it an ideal setting for a competition focused on this legal area. The country's legal framework often serves as a reference point for administrative law discussions in Europe.
AustriaShares historical and legal ties with Germany, offering a comparative perspective on administrative law.
Role in topic
Austria's administrative law system, while distinct, shares historical roots and conceptual similarities with that of Germany, particularly regarding the principles of legality and administrative procedure. Participants from Austria can draw on this shared heritage while also highlighting unique national approaches.
SwitzerlandFeatures a federal administrative law system with unique cantonal variations, providing a different model for comparison.
Role in topic
Switzerland's federal structure means its administrative law is characterized by a complex interplay between federal and cantonal regulations. This offers a valuable comparative perspective on how administrative law operates in a multi-layered governance system, distinct from more centralized models.
FrancePioneer of modern administrative law, with a distinct tradition of administrative courts.
Role in topic
France is often credited with pioneering many modern administrative law concepts, particularly through the development of its Conseil d'État. Its system of specialized administrative courts and its emphasis on the 'public power' doctrine offer a contrasting yet influential model for understanding administrative justice.
BelgiumCombines elements of both civil law and administrative law traditions, reflecting its unique legal heritage.
Role in topic
Belgium's administrative law system is influenced by both French and German traditions, resulting in a hybrid approach. This offers an interesting case study for participants to explore how different legal influences can shape the development and application of administrative law principles.
Topics & background
The history behind each committee topic and the states that shape it.
Anwaltliche Berufspraxis in Deutschland
Das deutsche Gerichtsverfahren
Anwaltliches Berufsrecht (BRAO, BORA, FAO)
Key players
- Germany
Gesetzgeber der BRAO; Sitz von BRAK und Anwaltsgerichtsbarkeit
- Austria
Vergleichbares Berufsrecht über RAO und Rechtsanwaltsrichtlinien (RL-BA)
- Switzerland
Anwaltsgesetz (BGFA) als Vergleichsmaßstab
- France
Modell einer stark verkammerten Anwaltschaft (Ordre des avocats)
- Belgium
Sitz des CCBE als europäische Stimme der Anwaltschaft
Deutsches Zivilrecht
Key players
- Germany
Gesetzgeber des BGB und Sitz der höchstrichterlichen Zivilrechtsprechung (BGH)
- Austria
Verwandte Kodifikation im ABGB von 1811
- Switzerland
Eigenständige Kodifikation in ZGB und OR mit starker Wechselwirkung
- France
Code civil als historischer Bezugspunkt kontinentaler Privatrechtskodifikation
- Belgium
Sitz der EU-Institutionen, die zentrale privatrechtliche Harmonisierung vorantreiben
Key terms & resources
The concepts worth knowing before Soldan Moot 2026, plus lessons and profiles to go deeper.
Country profiles
The states in play, with the data that shapes their stance