Advanced Certificate Course on Arbitration Law & Drafting
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About Mentor
- Atul N, Partner (Disputes Resolution) at King Stubb & Kasiva
- Aditi Tambi, Principal Associate at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
- Adv. Prashant Kenjale, Advocate on Record (AOR) at The Supreme Court of India
- Adv. Vivek Singh, Advocate at Bombay High court
- Alisha Sharma, Intitutional Arbitration Practitioner (India Qualified)
Eligibility
Law students (including LLM students), graduates, faculties and practitioners.
Mode
Online, live sessions via Microsoft Teams (Recordings will also be provided)
About the Course:
This comprehensive 6-week Advance certificate course is designed to provide law students, legal professionals, and aspiring arbitrators with in-depth knowledge and practical skills in arbitration. Covering both domestic and international perspectives, the course delves into the legal framework, core concepts, recent case law, and hands-on drafting exercises. Participants will gain insights into real-world arbitral practices, procedural rules, and emerging trends such as online dispute resolution and emergency arbitration. The course is ideal for those looking to specialize in dispute resolution or develop a career in arbitration.
Course Structure
Week 1: Introduction to Arbitration and Legal Framework
Session 1: Understanding Arbitration in India & Globally
• Historical evolution and concept of arbitration
• Types of arbitration: domestic, international commercial arbitration, ad hoc & institutional
• Advantages and disadvantages of arbitration
Session 2: Legal Framework in India
• Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 (as amended)
• Key definitions: Arbitration agreement, seat vs. venue, etc.
• Role of UNCITRAL Model Law
• Latest Amendments & Case Laws (e.g., 2019 and 2021 amendments)
Practical Element:
Drafting a basic arbitration clause
Week 2: Arbitration Agreement and Jurisdiction
Session 3: Essentials of a Valid Arbitration Agreement
• Section 7 and jurisprudence
• Doctrine of separability & kompetenz-kompetenz
• Multi-tiered dispute resolution clauses
Session 4: Jurisdiction & Judicial Intervention
• Section 8 & 11: Reference to arbitration & appointment of arbitrators
• Section 5: Minimal intervention
• Section 9: Interim reliefs by courts
• Recent Judgments (e.g., Vidya Drolia v. Durga Trading)
Practical Element:
Case Study: Validity of arbitration clause
Week 3: Arbitral Proceedings & Evidence
Session 5: Composition and Powers of the Arbitral Tribunal
• Number and appointment of arbitrators
• Challenges to arbitrator (bias, independence) – Section 12 & Fifth Schedule
• Time limits under Section 29A
Session 6: Conduct of Arbitral Proceedings & Taking Evidence
• Section 18–27: Procedural rules, discovery, affidavits, oral evidence
• Use of technology in arbitration (virtual hearings)
• CIArb Guidelines, IBA Rules on Taking of Evidence
Practical Element:
• Drafting on notice and pleadings in arbitration
Week 4: Interim Measures, Costs & Settlement
Session 7: Interim Measures by Tribunal & Courts
• Section 17 & 9 – Comparative powers
• Emergency arbitration in India – Enforcement concerns (Amazon-Future Retail)
• Case laws & procedural strategies
Session 8: Costs, Settlement & Med-Arb
• Section 31A – Cost regime post-2015
• Consent awards and settlement
• Hybrid mechanisms – Med-Arb, Arb-Med
• Practical concerns in cost management
Pri Element:
Drafting a cost schedule and interim application
Week 5: Arbitral Award and Enforcement
Session 9: Making and Drafting an Arbitral Award
• Types of awards: interim, partial, final
• Essentials under Section 31
• Reasoned awards and principles of natural justice
Session 10: Enforcement and Challenge of Award
• Domestic awards: Section 36
• Challenge under Section 34
• Public policy ground and post-2015 shift
• Landmark judgments
Practical Element:
• Drafting an arbitral award and challenge petition outline
Week 6: International Arbitration and Career in66l Arbitration
Session 11: International Commercial Arbitration
• Defining ICA (Section 2(1)(f))
• Enforcement under the New York Convention (Section 44–52)
• Institutional Arbitration: SIAC, LCIA, ICC, MCIA
• Recent developments – India as an arbitration hub
Session 12: Career Pathways, Ethics, and Soft Skills
• Becoming an Arbitrator
• Ethical duties of arbitrators (Arbitrator’s Code of Conduct)
• Skills: Case management, negotiation, cross-examination
• Certification and further learning paths
Duration & Class Timings
The course begins on 27 June 2026 and will go on for 6 week, featuring engaging live classes held two times a week.
Class Schedule:
Days: Saturday & Sunday (weekend classes only)
Timings: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (Evening Sessions)
Perks
- Weekend Sessions ONLY and manageable with practice, job, college internship, exams etc.
- Networking opportunity with the mentor.
- Live, interactive sessions with Q&A with the mentors.
- Lifetime access to all live session recordings via our LMS portal.
- E-Certifications for Courses
- Gain exclusive access to 10,000+ legal drafts as part of the course.
Course Fees
2000 1800
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CONTACT INFORMATION
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