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Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Australia

Since 1915 and with more than 18,000 members worldwide in over 150 countries, the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators exists for the global promotion, facilitation and development of all forms of private dispute resolution. In addition to providing education, training and accreditation for arbitrators, mediators and adjudicators, Ciarb acts as an international centre for practitioners, policymakers, academics and the business community.

Ciarb Australia is one of 41 branches offering institute members a prestigious, globally-recognised qualification and access to a global professional community and regular networking opportunities.

Become a member

When you join Ciarb, you will become part of the world’s largest community of dispute resolution professionals. Our membership of over 18,000 professionals spans over 40 active Branches across approximately 150 jurisdictions. You will be joining a truly global institution. .

Develop your career

Ciarb is here to help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you’re just starting out or are an experienced practitioner, we have a qualification that’s right for you. We support our members, from students to experienced Fellows, at every step of their dispute resolution career journey.

Find a dispute resolver

We can help you find and appoint the right alternative dispute resolution professional to help you solve your specific dispute.

Latest News

Delay & Disruption Claims in Australian Construction Contracts

Save The Date: Delay & Disruption Claims in Australian Construction Contracts

Lighthouse Club Australia in partnership with Ciarb Australia present Delay & Disruption Claims in Australian Construction Contracts: Lessons from FIDIC and International Practice – to be held on 24 July

president's update

President’s Update – March 2025

I am pleased to give my first (and the inaugural) President’s Update, a quarterly communication aimed at keeping you informed about key actions driving progress within our branch for the

Ciarb Australia Pre-Moot 2025

It was the annual meeting of young bright minds and distinguished arbitrators when global law firm, Clifford Chance hosted the annual Ciarb Australia Pre-Moot from 24 – 25 March. Congratulations

Introduction to International Arbitration

2025 Introduction to International Arbitration

Registrations are now open for the Introduction to International Arbitration course to be held in Melbourne, August 2025.

Accelerated Route to Membership

2025 Accelerated Route To Membership

Expressions of Interest are now open for the Accelerated Route To Membership Course which will be held in Sydney during November.

Accelerated Route to Fellowship

2025 Accelerated Route To Fellowship

Expressions of Interest are now open for the Accelerated Route to Fellowship International Arbitration program.

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The Ciarb is unique in that it is the only worldwide ADR learned society committed to training and accreditation of ADR practitioners, including those involved in arbitration.

Membership is only by qualification and the various levels of Member, Fellow, and Chartered Arbitrator are accepted worldwide as credible accreditation in arbitration. The courses leading to accreditation are accordingly set to a worldwide gold standard wherever they may be conducted.

The Australian Branch has conducted accreditation courses for many years to acclaim with many domestic and international arbitration practitioners using their Ciarb accreditation to build significant careers in the field.

“I have been a member of Ciarb for many years. I can't begin to summarise the incredible networking the organisation has availed, not to mention fantastic opportunities to tap into local and international presentations and events. I would highly recommend anyone in, or interested in, the field of Arbitration to join Ciarb.”

“I can’t recommend the Ciarb Essay Competition highly enough. I owe a great deal of my career to it: winning the competition led to part-time arbitration work with Albert Monichino KC in Melbourne, which led to an internship with WilmerHale in London, which in turn led to a graduate role with Clifford Chance in Perth, all of which ultimately led me to my role today with Mayer Brown in London, where I practice international arbitration on a full-time basis. A lot of this wouldn’t have been possible without the starting opportunity the competition gave me—it was my butterfly effect.

If you’re a student or a junior practitioner interested in setting out a career for yourself in this field, the Ciarb Essay Competition is the best way to do it. You won’t regret it.”

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