Do I need a legal background to enroll?

While a legal background is beneficial, it is not mandatory. Professionals from various fields can enroll.

What are the key topics covered in the course?

Key topics include arbitration agreements, mediation techniques, enforcement of awards, and drafting statements of claim and defense.

What are the career prospects after completing this course?

Career prospects include roles such as international arbitrator, mediator, corporate counsel, and ADR specialist.

What is the importance of arbitration in international trade?

Arbitration provides a neutral, efficient, and binding method for resolving international commercial disputes.

How does mediation differ from arbitration?

Mediation involves a neutral third party facilitating a negotiated settlement, while arbitration involves a binding decision by an arbitrator.

International Commercial Arbitration and Mediation Course

Module 1: Introduction to International Commercial Arbitration
- Overview of Introduction to International Commercial Arbitration
- Stages in an Institutional Arbitration Proceeding
- Important International Conventions for Domestic Arbitration Statutes
- Referring to a New Country’s Statute on Arbitration
- Institutional vs. Ad Hoc Arbitration
- Selecting an Appropriate Institution for International Commercial Arbitration
Module 2: Seat and Venue in Arbitration
- Concept of Seat and Venue
- Jurisdictional Warfare Due to Drafting Clauses in Seat and Venue
- Seat and Venue in the Indian Context
- Virtual Hearings and Documents-Only Arbitrations
Module 3: How to Draft an Arbitration Clause in ICA
- Components of Arbitration Clauses
- Institutional Arbitration Model Clauses
- Pathological Arbitration Clauses
- Key Clause Inclusions
Module 4: How to Draft a Statement of Claim and Defense
- Drafting a Statement of Claim
- Quantification of Damages
- Liquidated and Punitive Damages
- Types of Reliefs
- Defining the Dispute and Defence
Module 5: Challenge Procedures and Grandmaster Level Defense Strategies
- Challenging Arbitral Awards
- Anti-Arbitration Injunctions
- Enforcement Procedures
Module 6: Enforcement Procedures
- Difference in Enforcement
- Reviewing Foreign Statutes
- Jurisdiction-Specific Enforcement
Module 7: Latest Trends in Arbitration Proceedings
- Emergency Arbitrations and Appellate Arbitrations
- Multi-Tiered Arbitration Clauses
- Filing Petitions in Courts for International Arbitrations
- Court Processes in Key Jurisdictions
- Legal Work for Lawyers
Module 8: Implications of Choice of Contract Law
- Reviewing Contract Laws: UK, US, Singapore, and Canadian contract laws
- Clauses Impacting Arbitration
Module 9: Introduction to Mediation/Conciliation
- Definitions and Differences
- Advantages and Role in ADR
- International Commercial Mediation
Module 10: Institutional Mediation/Conciliation and Procedure
- Procedure in Key Institutions: SIAC, HKIAC, DIFC, LCIA, AAA.
- Choosing Mediation: Steps, enforceability, and cost considerations.
- Mediation-Arbitration Combinations

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