University of Bonn's Vis Moot Team 2024/25
Vis Moot Team
Lina Schäfer
Lina Schäfer is 20 years old and studying law in her fifth semester at the University of Bonn. Participating in the Vis Moot Court has been a dream of hers since starting her studies. Due to internships in internationally renowned law firms, she has already obtained a multitude of practical insights into a broad spectrum of legal fields and has been able to assist with scientific research. In order to pave her way towards a career in international law, Lina is working as a student assistant at the chair of German and European administrative law held by professor Koenig. In addition, she participates in the Honors Program, which is a research-oriented program addressed to outstanding students of the University. Honored to be a representative for the University of Bonn, Lina is thrilled to gain valuable practical insights regarding international commercial law and arbitration as well as conquering a demanding task with her team members.
Frederik Willi Hennig
Frederik Willi Hennig is 20 years old and currently studying law and economics in his sixth semester and law in his fourth semester at the University of Bonn. His academic journey is marked by a keen focus on commercial and international law, especially during his Erasmus+ exchange at MRU Vilnius. His educational background includes international experiences, having completed an exchange and courses to enhance his proficiency in English. Frederik's objective during his studies is to maintain a balance between academic development and to gain practical insights into the legal profession. His experience includes an internship at an aspiring law firm and working as a legal assistant at a pension fund organisation, where he honed his research, writing, and analytical skills. Excited to be part of the Vis Moot Court Team, Frederik is committed to advancing his legal research skills and is enthusiastic about collaborating with his peers to excel in this prestigious competition.
Eva Stöppler
Eva Stöppler is 20 years old and currently studying law in her fifth semester at the University of Bonn. Since attending secondary school, her decisions have been heavily driven by the objective of one day working in an international environment. Apart from her proficiency in English, she has also studied French and Spanish. Having also studied in New Zealand, she gained valuable insights into other cultures and strengthened her ability to face new challenges. Additionally, she is employed at a law firm that serves both national and international clients, which has improved her legal English skills. Her legal studies have sparked a keen interest in international and commercial law. Eva is looking forward to facing new challenges throughout the Moot Court and collaborating with her team members. She intends to gain practical experience and meet driven students as well as experts in international arbitration.
Alexander Kersting
Alexander Kersting is 20 years old and studying law in his fifth semester at the University of Bonn. He is a native English and German speaker and has a working knowledge of Spanish. He attended school in Düssseldorf but also took the opportunity to attend different schools in Britain. Since the first semester he has been working for Professor Dr. Dr. h.c. Birke Häcker at the Institute of International Private Law and Comparative Law. This already provides him with an insight into foreign legal systems. As a member of the student parliament of the University of Bonn, Alexander is also gaining valuable experience in debating. He has furthermore been awarded a merit based academic scholarship by the Konrad Adenauer foundation for the duration of his studies. He has gained practical experience by participating in the judicial internship at Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court and interned at the Federal Cartel Office during the summer. Even before his legal studies, Alexander has followed pleadings in previous moots in Vienna. Therefore, as part of this year’s team, he is looking forward to meeting and debating with students from all over the world and to broadening his knowledge of international sales law and arbitration.