How to Become an International Arbitrator

Develop your understanding of international (commercial) arbitration

International arbitration is an alternative dispute resolution method. It involves arbitrators resolving conflicts instead of going through traditional court proceedings.

On this two-week course, you’ll gain the skills to successfully start your career as an arbitrator.

You’ll develop an awareness of the current trends and issues in international arbitration and gain valuable insights from experts in the field. Working on tasks that mirror real-life scenarios, you’ll gain practical skills to take into your professional practice.

Discover the skills needed to become an arbitrator

Throughout the course, you’ll assess your existing skills and compare them with the attributes you’ll need to work in international arbitration.

This analysis will help you make informed decisions on your career trajectory as you learn how to build the skills you need to become an effective arbitrator.

Unpack different types of law firms

You’ll discover the differences between large and small law firms to help you find the workplace that is right for you.

Next, you’ll learn how to leverage what you know to excel in your role and stand out in your firm.

Explore career pathways to break into this area of legal practice

Finally, you’ll explore the pathways to become an arbitrator as you create a roadmap to help set you up for career success.

By the end of the course, you’ll have the knowledge and skills to pursue a thriving career in international arbitration.

This course is designed for lawyers interested in progressing their careers in international law, specifically international arbitration.

You’ll gain an insight into what international arbitration is, how to break into this area of legal practice, and if this area of law is a good fit for you.

• What do you know about international arbitration?
• What is international arbitration?
• What skills and attributes are essential for working in international arbitration?
• What is key to becoming an international arbitrator?
• How do you become an international arbitrator?
• Finding the right workplace for you.
• Pathways
• Current trends and areas of concern
• Course wrap up: Where's next?