Legal / Law Training Course on International Commercial Arbitration

Module 1: Introduction to International Commercial Arbitration
Overview:
Understanding the fundamentals and importance of ICA.
Key Focus Areas:
Definition, objectives, and advantages of arbitration
Comparison with litigation and other dispute resolution methods
Sources of international arbitration law (UNCITRAL Model Law, national laws)
Institutional vs. ad hoc arbitration
Case studies on arbitration successes and failures
Learning Outcome:
Participants will gain a foundational understanding of ICA and its relevance in cross-border disputes.

Module 2: Arbitration Agreements and Clauses
Overview:
Drafting effective arbitration clauses and agreements.
Key Focus Areas:
Elements of a valid arbitration agreement
Drafting clauses for domestic and international contracts
Governing law and choice of arbitration seat
Jurisdictional challenges and enforceability issues
Case studies on arbitration clause disputes
Learning Outcome:
Participants will learn to draft enforceable and precise arbitration agreements.

Module 3: Institutional Rules and Procedural Frameworks
Overview:
Navigating the rules and procedures of major arbitration institutions.
Key Focus Areas:
ICC, LCIA, SIAC, and UNCITRAL arbitration rules
Appointment of arbitrators and tribunal composition
Procedural timelines, notices, and documentation
Jurisdictional and procedural challenges
Case studies on institutional arbitration procedures
Learning Outcome:
Participants will understand the procedural frameworks and institutional requirements for ICA.

Module 4: Commencement of Arbitration and Preliminary Procedures
Overview:
Initiating arbitration proceedings effectively.
Key Focus Areas:
Filing requests for arbitration and responses
Preliminary hearings and procedural orders
Interim measures and emergency arbitrator provisions
Managing communication with parties and tribunal
Case studies on arbitration commencement and procedural efficiency
Learning Outcome:
Participants will gain practical knowledge on initiating arbitration and managing preliminary procedures.

Module 5: Evidence, Hearings, and Arbitration Management
Overview:
Managing evidence, hearings, and tribunal processes.
Key Focus Areas:
Submission and disclosure of evidence
Witness statements and expert reports
Conducting hearings (in-person and virtual)
Procedural fairness and due process
Case studies on effective arbitration management
Learning Outcome:
Participants will develop skills to manage arbitration proceedings and evidence effectively.

Module 6: Legal and Strategic Considerations in Arbitration
Overview:
Applying legal strategies to maximize arbitration outcomes.
Key Focus Areas:
Choice of law and governing rules
Multi-party and multi-jurisdictional arbitrations
Risk assessment and management strategies
Settlement and negotiation opportunities during arbitration
Case studies on strategic decision-making in ICA
Learning Outcome:
Participants will learn to apply legal and strategic considerations to arbitration cases.

Module 7: Interim Measures and Remedies
Overview:
Securing relief and managing remedies during arbitration.
Key Focus Areas:
Types of interim measures and their applications
Enforcement of provisional relief
Remedies available in arbitration (damages, specific performance, injunctions)
Case studies on interim relief and award enforcement
Learning Outcome:
Participants will understand how to seek and manage remedies during arbitration.

Module 8: Award, Enforcement, and Challenges
Overview:
Concluding arbitration and enforcing awards.
Key Focus Areas:
Drafting and rendering arbitral awards
Enforcement under the New York Convention
Setting aside or challenging awards
Cross-border enforcement strategies
Case studies on award enforcement and annulment
Learning Outcome:
Participants will gain practical knowledge on finalizing, enforcing, and challenging arbitration awards.

Module 9: Emerging Trends and Technology in Arbitration
Overview:
Adapting to modern developments in international arbitration.
Key Focus Areas:
Online dispute resolution (ODR) and virtual hearings
AI and technology in arbitration case management
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations in arbitration
Trends in investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS)
Case studies on modern arbitration practices
Learning Outcome:
Participants will be prepared to navigate emerging trends and leverage technology in arbitration.

Module 10: Capstone Project – Arbitration Simulation
Overview:
Applying knowledge in practical, scenario-based exercises.
Key Focus Areas:
Conducting a full arbitration simulation (from filing to award)
Drafting arbitration agreements and tribunal submissions
Managing evidence, hearings, and interim measures
Simulating enforcement and award challenges
Presenting strategic recommendations and lessons learned
Learning Outcome:
Participants will demonstrate practical competence in managing an entire international arbitration process.
Practical Exercises & Case Studies
Drafting and reviewing arbitration clauses and agreements
Simulation of arbitration proceedings (pleadings, hearings, and award)
Case studies on enforcement, annulment, and dispute resolution
Role-playing tribunal management and evidence presentation
Analysis of multi-jurisdictional arbitration challenges