2024 Accelerated Route To Membership

2024 accelerated route to membership
  • November 19, 2024
    9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Accelerated Route To Membership

Take the next step in your arbitration career and achieve a globally recognised accreditation.

This course provides a fast-track route to Membership of Ciarb through the International Arbitration Pathway.

As an in-person course, candidates will experience the benefits of peer-to-peer networking and support, and tutoring from experienced arbitrators and counsel.

When: Tuesday, 19 November 2024
Online Examination: post 19 November 2024
Where: Herbert Smith Freehills, Sydney
Faculty: Course Director, John Wakefield
Partner, Holman Webb

Guillermo García-Perrote

Executive Counsel, Herbert Smith Freehills

Damian Sturzaker
Partner, Marque Lawyers

Leon Chung
Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills

Angelina Gomez
Of Counsel, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan

* Please note, candidates can attend for free the CPD event following the course: In Conversation with the Hon James Allsop AC and Prof Doug Jones AO.

 

What is the aim of the course?

The Accelerated Route To Membership has been designed for busy professionals who have some unassessed knowledge of International Arbitration.

The aim of the course is to assess whether the candidate has the knowledge required to understand the process of International Arbitration.

Candidates must evaluate their personal suitability to undertake the program, appreciating that the assessments are intensive and that they will be assessed against standard benchmarks.

The course covers the law underpinning the process and procedure of International Arbitration. It is therefore valuable for anyone who is conversant with the law and practice of International Arbitration generally, whether as a party or party representative. It is also an essential step for anyone aiming for Fellowship and for those who aim to practice as an Arbitrator.

Ciarb is the only organisation offering globally recognised qualifications in arbitration.

What are the learning outcomes?

On successful completion of this program, candidates will be able to:

  • Explain the principles and specific legal requirements in an International Arbitration:
    • The legal framework including limitations of matters that may legally be arbitrated
    • The contractual nature of the appointment of an Arbitrator
    • The rights, duties and responsibilities of a party to an Arbitration
    • The range and limitations of an Arbitrator’s powers and jurisdiction
    • The methods of initiating and processing an Arbitration
    • The relevance of the court regarding all stages in an Arbitration
    • The requirements of an enforceable Award
  • Evaluate and apply the principles and legal requirements of an International Arbitration
  • Identify, explain and apply the legal procedural principles, rules and arguments relevant to the conduct of an International Arbitration

What is covered within the syllabus?

  • Fundamental principles of the Arbitration process
  • The UNCITRAL Model Law and Arbitration Rules
  • The Arbitration agreement
  • Commencement of an Arbitration and appointment of an Arbitrator
  • Obligations of the Tribunal, responsibilities and obligations of the parties
  • An Arbitrator’s jurisdiction and powers
  • The Arbitration process: meetings, timetable, submissions, experts, disclosure, hearings
  • The powers of the Court
  • Interest and Costs
  • Essentials of an enforceable Award
  • Challenges, appeals and enforcement

How is the course delivered?

This is an assessment program as opposed to a teaching module. Learning will be based on private study prior to the oral assessment workshop, reinforced by tutor input and peer discussion during the workshop. The course is delivered over a period of two days, with assessment workshops on day one and an examination on day two. The program date advertised is the date when candidates will be required to attend the assessment workshops in person.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment of this program is split into three parts:

Assessment 1 (Assignment)

  • A written assignment to be submitted before the programme.
  • The written assignment is released 2 weeks before the course start date on November 5th and is due before the commence of the course which starts on November 19th.
  • This assessment is not on a pass or fail basis. The mark achieved will contribute up to 20% of the final mark.

Assessment 2 (Oral Workshops)

  • An interactive day of assessments in a series of workshops, where situations will be presented to candidates in groups for their consideration. Candidate’s knowledge, judgment and interactive/self-presentation skills are assessed by  oral exercises.
  • This assessment is on a pass or fail basis. Candidates must pass all the workshop sessions. Candidates who fail the workshop will be required to re-sit this assessment.

Assessment 3 (Coursework Paper)

  • This assessment is completed via LearnADR, CIArb’s online learning platform, and will be split into two parts.
    • (Part One) Is a case study exercise with a number of questions that candidates will be required to answer. Available marks: 40.
    • (Part Two) Will consist of five questions, candidates are required to select and answer three. Available marks: 60 (20 per question).Candidates must a minimum overall mark of 65% to pass the assessment 3.
  • Candidates will be given 48 consecutive hours within a 5-day window starting from 21 November  – 26 November to submit their answers online.
  • This assessment is on a pass or fail basis. The mark achieved will contribute up to 80% of the final mark.

The overall assessment is based upon the combined marks of Assessment 1 and Assessment 3. Candidates must achieve a minimum overall mark of 65% to pass the program.

Full submission instructions will be provided by HQ for assessment 3 a week ahead of the assessment on 14 November.

Results are dispatched to candidates approximately twelve weeks from the date of the submission of the assessment.

 

What are the entry requirements?

In order to register onto the Accelerated Route To Membership, candidates must submit evidence to show that:

They have extensive knowledge of the framework and skills required to conduct an international arbitration, including:

  • Being able to identify, explain and apply the legal procedural principles, rules and agreements relevant to the conduct an International Arbitration.
  • The contractual nature of the appointment of an Arbitrator, the range and limitations of an Arbitrator’s powers and jurisdiction, the rights, duties and responsibilities of a party to an Arbitration.
  • The methods of initiating and processing an Arbitration, the relevance of the court regarding all stages in an Arbitration, the requirements of an enforceable Award, evaluate and apply the principles and legal requirements of an International Arbitration.
  • Evaluate issues and apply the principles of the UNCITRAL Model Law as well as a regional Arbitration law, demonstrate practical skill in carrying out the tasks required in preparing for and progressing an International Arbitration, and demonstrate skill in controlling an International Arbitration, communicating effectively with the parties, applying the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules and adopting appropriate procedures.

Candidates enrolling on any Ciarb course/assessment are required to ensure that their command of spoken and written English is adequate for the course/assessment for which they have applied. Ciarb does not require any evidence of this standard prior to enrolment on a course/assessment. However, it is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure their English language skills are at a Professional Working Proficiency level, in order to meet the required standard when enrolling for any Ciarb course/assessment. It is recommended that candidates have achieved a standard that is, as a minimum, equivalent to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) level 7 or a score of 94-101 in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) system. (Please note that we do not require an official IELTS or TOEFL result).

Please contact the British Council for further details on how to improve your English skills https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org

What is the course fee and what does it include?

The course fee is $2,750 and it includes: registration, study materials and assessment workshops. Online exam fee of GBP £174 will need to be paid separately and directly to HQ. The deadline for this is 13 November.

Catering including networking lunch and free entry to CPD event following the course:  “In Conversation with Prof Doug Jones AO RFD and The Hon James Allsop AC with Nathan Landis, Ciarb Australia President”.

What happens when I register for the course?

Upon successful registration of the course, candidates will receive confirmation that they are booked on the course. Joining instructions and course materials will be sent to candidates prior to the course start date by email on the condition that full payment has been received. Candidates will be provided with an electronic copy of a Workbook to assist them with their studies together with a suggested reading list. It is recommended that candidates are familiar with the UNCITRAL Model Law and Arbitration Rules and the substantive law in their respective jurisdiction together with the relevant Act(s) and Scheme(s) and important case decisions (where applicable). Candidates should also refer to the recognised standard textbooks to supplement their study in their respective jurisdiction where these are available.

What is Ciarb’s policy on cancellation of courses?

Ciarb reserves the right to cancel or change the date, venue or content of courses and the names of speakers, lecturers and tutors. Candidates will be provided with adequate notice of any change. If Ciarb has to cancel a course, candidates will be provided with a full refund or the opportunity to transfer their registration to the next course. Should a candidate wish to cancel their registration of a course, notification must be sent in writing to info@ciarb.net.au. Cancellation charges apply. Please refer to below.

Fee Terms and Conditions

  • Any cancellation received in writing two (2) weeks or more prior to the course start date will be subject to a cancellation charge of 50% of the course fee:
  • There is no refund for cancellations within two (2) weeks before the course start date: and
  • Full payment of the registration fee will apply to any “no-show” by a registered candidate.

What is my next step when I complete the course?

On successful completion of this course, candidates:

  • May progress onto Module 2: Law of Obligations of the International Arbitration Pathway;
  • Will be eligible to apply for Member grade of CIArb, and take advantage of a range of educational and professional benefits; and
  • Are only eligible to apply for the relevant membership grade for a maximum of 2 years after having successfully completed the program.

Important Dates

  • Course Registration Deadline: 4 November, 2024
  • Pre-Course Assignment Release Date: 5 November 2024
  • Pre-Course Submission Date: 19 November 2024

Candidates will receive a Welcome Pack which will include course schedule and logistics upon registration.

For further information, please contact:
Gianna Totaro
Chief Executive Officer, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Australia) Limited
Email: info@ciarb.net.au

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