6 – Week Advanced Certificate Course on Arbitration Law with Practical Training by Lawful Legal: Enroll by 23rd May

Advanced Certificate Course on Arbitration Law with Practical Training

About Lawful Legal

Lawful Legal is more than just an online platform; it’s a gateway to making law accessible to everyone. our mission is to provide comprehensive notes on various legal subjects, ensuring that the intricacies of law are easy to understand for all. At Lawful Legal, we believe in nurturing the legal minds of tomorrow. That’s why we offer a range of opportunities for students to develop holistically. Our vision is to elevate the legal profession to new heights. We aspire to create a Gurukul of legal knowledge, where acts, rules, regulations, codes, and orders are not just studied but understood deeply. We aim to empower the legal community, ensuring that the legacy of legal excellence continues to thrive in our society.

About Mentor

Aditya Gandotra is an Assistant Professor at Jindal Global Law School, O.P. Jindal Global University, India, where he has been serving for over five years. He holds a B.A. LL.B. degree (2011–2016) from The Law School, University of Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India.

Aditya holds an LL.M. in Comparative and International Dispute Resolution from Queen Mary University of London with distinction in International Construction Contracts and Dissertation.  He has participated in the 19^th Stetson International Environmental Moot Court and the 11^th Oxford Price Media Law Moot Court Competition. While pursuing his bachelor’s degree, Aditya worked with various organizations like World Wide Fund for Nature-India, National Legal Services Authority of India, J&K State Pollution Control Board and Indian Red Cross Society, J&K. Aditya also worked with Hon’ble Justice T.S. Thakur, both when he was the Chief Justice, Supreme Court of India and later when he was an independent arbitrator.

Before joining JGU, Aditya was engaged in civil, criminal, and constitutional litigation before the High Court and various District Courts in J&K. He works in close coordination with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Delhi and Save the Children, J&K on matters of Rohingya refugees and child protection.

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, Ad Hoc, and 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

• Role of the UNCITRAL Model Law

• Overview of latest amendments and landmark case laws (2019 & 2021)

Practical Element:

• Drafting a basic arbitration clause

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Week 2: Arbitration Agreement and Jurisdiction

Session 3: Essentials of a Valid Arbitration Agreement

• Section 7 and important judicial interpretations

• Doctrine of separability and kompetenz-kompetenz

• Multi-tiered dispute resolution clauses

Session 4: Jurisdiction & Judicial Intervention

• Sections 5, 8 & 11: Reference to arbitration, appointment of arbitrators, and minimal court intervention

• Section 9: Interim reliefs by courts

• Key case law: Vidya Drolia v. Durga Trading

Practical Element:

• Case Study Analysis: Validity of an arbitration clause

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Week 3: Arbitral Proceedings and Evidence

Session 5: Composition and Powers of the Arbitral Tribunal

• Number and appointment of arbitrators

• Challenges to appointment: Bias, independence – Section 12 & Fifth Schedule

• Section 29A: Time limits and procedural efficiency

Session 6: Conduct of Proceedings & Taking Evidence

• Sections 18–27: Procedural rules, submission of evidence, oral hearings

• Use of technology and virtual arbitration

• CIArb Guidelines & IBA Rules on Evidence

Practical Element:

• Drafting of notices and pleadings in arbitration

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Week 4: Interim Measures, Costs & Settlement

Session 7: Interim Measures by Tribunal & Courts

• Section 17 vs. Section 9 – Powers of the tribunal and courts

• Emergency arbitration in India: Case study of Amazon v. Future Retail

• Strategic considerations in seeking interim relief

Session 8: Costs, Settlement & Hybrid Mechanisms

• Section 31A: Cost regimes and post-2015 developments

• Consent awards and enforceability

• Med-Arb and Arb-Med mechanisms: Pros and cons

Practical Element:

• Drafting a cost schedule and interim application

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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 adherence to principles of natural justice

Session 10: Enforcement and Challenge of Awards

• Enforcement of domestic awards: Section 36

• Setting aside awards under Section 34

• Public policy ground and judicial trends post-2015

• Landmark judgments and analysis

Practical Element:

• Drafting an arbitral award and an outline of a challenge petition

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Week 6: International Arbitration and Career in Arbitration

Session 11: International Commercial Arbitration (ICA)

• Definition under Section 2(1)(f)

• Enforcement under the New York Convention (Sections 44–52)

• Leading arbitral institutions: SIAC, LCIA, ICC, MCIA

• India’s emerging role as an international arbitration hub

Session 12: Career Pathways, Ethics, and Soft Skills

• How to become an arbitrator: Qualifications and registrations

• Arbitrator’s Code of Conduct and ethical obligations

• Soft skills for arbitration professionals: Communication, neutrality, decision-making

Duration & Class Timings

The course begins on 24th May 2025 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: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM (Evening Sessions)

Additional Benefits:

• Weekend Sessions ONLY and manageable with practice, job, college internship, exams etc.

• Practical Training

• E-Certificate: On successful completion of the course

• Access to recordings.

• 10000+ Editable Legal Drafts

Course Fees

For students: Rs 1000

For professionals: Rs 1999 

Register: Click Here to Register

CONTACT INFORMATION

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