Associate Level Entrance Course in International Arbitration ...

_______________________________________________________________________________________________Associate LevelEntrance Course in International Arbitration_______________________________________________________________________________________________COURSE INFORMATIONDate and TimeSaturday 10 th March 2012 – 9.00am to 6.00pmVenueThe Monarch Hotel, Dubai.Course DirectorMr Philip PunwarProfessional QualificationSuccessful completion of this course, including assignment and payment of theappropriate fees, qualifies you as an Associate of the CIArb and allows you touse the designation ‘ACIArb’.Entry RequirementsThere are no entry requirements. The course is intended for candidates who:• are new to the field of international arbitration and have not had any legaltraining;• wish to learn more about international arbitration and its benefits to users;• are considering further study to become a Chartered Arbitrator;• wish to become an Associate member of CIArb.Limited PlacesThe number of delegates is limited and therefore places on the course shall beon a first pay first served basis.Course FeeAED 2,000 including lunchNote: Course fees do not include membership fees. To know the appropriatemembership fees please see the CIArb website. www.ciarb.org. Refunds arediscretionary and based on the timing of a cancellation.

QueriesPlease address all queries by email to Mr Jamie BroughamJamie.brougham@hyderconsulting.comRegistrationTo register please confirm your name, company name, address and mobile, bye-mail to Mr Jamie Brougham Jamie.brougham@hyderconsulting.com. Yourplace shall only be confirmed once payment is received. Payment must bemade by cheque made payable to ‘Essam Al Tamimi’ and delivered to thefollowing address:Al Tamimi InvestmentsDubai Health Care CityDistrict 1Building 72Office 202DubaiFor the attention of Mr Mohammed Atheeq

Once you have made payment please confirm by e-mailing a scanned copy ofthe signed receipt to Mr Jamie Brougham. Approximately one month before thecourse, following payment of the course fee, you will be provided with the precourse material. You will not receive the course material until payment of thecourse fee.DisclaimerThe Chartered Institute of Arbitrators reserves the right to cancel or change thedate, venue or content of programmes and the names of speakers, lecturersand tutors without prior notice.COURSE SYLLABUSWhat is the aim of the module?To provide an understanding of the general principles of internationalarbitration and a comparison of the main alternative dispute resolutionprocesses – arbitration, mediation and adjudication. The course will givecandidates a basic understanding of the principles of good practice andprocedure in international arbitration.What is covered within the syllabus?• Comparison of Dispute Resolution Procedures• Essential features, laws and rules: The UNCITRAL Model Law• Composition, Powers and Jurisdiction of the arbitral tribunal• Statement of Claim and Defence• Organising the Proceedings• Costs and Interest• Hearings• Arbitral Awards, drafting and enforcement• Exercise in drafting and arbitration clauseHow will I be assessed?Assessment consists of one assignment that is distributed to candidates onthe day of the course. Candidates will be given 28 days to complete andsubmit the assignment. The pass mark is a clear pass or fail based onunderstanding and knowledge. Results are dispatched to candidates normallyeight to twelve weeks from the date of the conclusion of the assignment.What is my next step when I complete the course?On successful completion of this course, candidates:• may claim CPD points by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the BarStandards Board.• may progress onto Module 1 of any of the CIArb Pathways – mediation,domestic arbitration, international arbitration or adjudication.• will be eligible to apply for Associate grade membership of the CIArb, andtake advantage of a range of educational and professional benefits.