After a year-long hiatus, punctuated with a pleasant period of study leave and a harrowing few months on sick leave, I finally find myself, once again, in the familiar role of coaching my students for the Vis Moot. It is an endeavour that evokes ambivalence, akin to reuniting with an old friend who, while cherished, demands considerable time and energy. But let me be honest - how have I missed it! From an external perspective, the duties of a coach might seem limited to steering students through simulated legal proceedings, be it in an English courtroom or an American-style arbitration. Yet those who take part in a moot court, be they coaches or mooters, recognize its deeper essence. While the foundation undoubtedly lies in legal preparation and the students' professional growth, my emphasis - and the sentiment I strive to impart - transcends these bounds. When I speak to the new Vis Moot students, the first thing I try to stress upon is the fact that lawyers, and mooters, do not j...