International Arbitration: Process and Procedure

Delve into the arbitration process with the College of Law

The arbitration procedure contains distinct phases to enable parties to settle a dispute without having to go to court.

On this five-week course, you’ll develop your knowledge and skills in the international arbitration process and procedure.

Guided by expert practitioners from the College of Law (Col), you’ll gain insights into best practices and real-world scenarios to help you build career-ready arbitration skills.

What’s more, this course can lead to credit in Col’s International Arbitration Practice and is also a pathway to becoming a Member (MCIArb) of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb).

Explore arbitration proceedings

You start by delving into the procedural framework. This will help you unpack representation, legal professional privilege, offers to settle, and more.

With this knowledge, you’ll understand how international arbitration works and the various stages of the process.

Gain crucial skills to become an arbitrator

Next, you’ll learn how to combine different resolution methods in the arbitral process.

You’ll gain a global perspective as you explore the process through the lens of various countries. This will enable you to make informed decisions about resolution options.

Develop an understanding of an arbitral tribunal

You’ll then delve into the relationship between the arbitral process and the national court.

This exploration will help you understand how to challenge the jurisdiction of the arbitral tribunal – an essential skill for navigating the complexities of international arbitration.

Finally, you’ll gain the practical know-how to represent a claimant in arbitration proceedings. Armed with this knowledge, you’ll finish the course with confidence and ready to advance as a successful arbitrator.

This course is designed for legal practitioners working in international law or those looking to change their practice area.

• How to commence an arbitration
• Composition of an arbitral tribunal
• Engaging an arbitrator
• Powers of the arbitral tribunal
• Third-party funding
• Process, hearing procedures and evidence
• How does international arbitration work?
• The phases of an arbitral proceeding
• Evidence
• Document production
• Online international arbitration
• Combining different resolution mechanisms in the arbitral process
• Before you begin
• Hybrid mediation procedures
• Dispute resolution options available in ASEAN+6
• The role of the court and tribunal
• Relationship between the arbitral process and the position of the national court
• Anti-suit relief
• Challenging the jurisdiction of the arbitral tribunal and/or arbitrtator
• The national court and the appointment of the arbitrator
• The court's role in assisting the arbitral process
• Interim measures
• Prepare to represent a claimant in arbitration proceedings
• Your client, BNM Limited (BNM), seeks your advice in relation to an arbitration
• Course wrap up