Pathway in International Arbitration

Virtual Module 1: Law Practice and Procedure of International Arbitration

Strengthen your knowledge and understanding of international arbitration through this highly popular course.

Ciarb’s popular Module 1 course focuses on the legal principles, processes, practice and procedure in international arbitration. By taking this course, you will acquire the knowledge needed to:

• Evaluate issues in proceedings.
• Apply legislation based on the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law, regional Arbitration law, and UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules.

On successful completion of the Module 1 assessment (available separately), you will be able to:

• Understand international arbitration as a party, party representative or witness.
• Carry out the tasks required in preparing for and progressing an international arbitration.
• Assist in an international arbitration, communicating effectively with the parties, applying the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules and adopting appropriate procedures.
• Apply to become a Member of Ciarb (MCIArb) – ideal if you are keen to develop your ADR career and professional network.
• Progress on to the Module 2: Law of Obligations course.

Module 2: Law of Obligations

Take a step closer towards becoming a qualified arbitrator, adjudicator or mediator by taking Ciarb’s Virtual Module 2: Law of Obligations course and assessment.

Ciarb’s Module 2 course provides you with an understanding of the relevant principles in the law of tort and the law of contract in the context of how disputes may arise and be resolved. The course covers both common and civil law jurisdictional principles.

On successful completion of Module 2 and its assessment, and providing you meet the entry criteria, you will be able to progress to the relevant Virtual Module 3 course.

If you are legally trained, you may be eligible to take the Module 2 Online Exemption Test instead.

Virtual Module 3: Award Writing in International Arbitration

Take a step closer to becoming a qualified arbitrator through this course.

Ciarb’s Module 3 course enables you to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to practice as an international arbitrator. By taking this course, you will be equipped to:

• Understand and consider evidence.
• Weigh evidence up and analyse submissions.
• Arrive at a conclusion.
• Write a final, reasoned and enforceable Arbitration Award in compliance with UNCITRAL Model Law.

On successful completion of the Module 3 assessment (available separately), you will be eligible to apply for Ciarb Fellowship (FCIArb) – unlocking eligibility to join Ciarb’s and other global dispute panels.

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