The three categories of membership in the Institute are:
FELLOW -
A Fellow must be at least 35 years of age and must demonstrate a wide
knowledge and experience of the law and practice of arbitration. He
should have passed a written examination of a Fellowship course (or such
other advanced course or examination as the Council may prescribe). This
course entails advanced knowledge of arbitration law and practice which
includes an award-writing examination. The entrance fee is $250.00 while
the annual subscription fee is $175.00. A Fellow is entitled to
affix the initials "FSIArb" after his name.
MEMBER
- A Member must be at least 25 years of age and generally, must have passed
the written examination of the International Entry Course of the Institute.
This course introduces candidates to the basic principles, concepts and
laws which apply to commercial arbitration. The relevant Singapore laws
are also covered. Through a series of lectures and tutorials, the course
also allows for discussion of practical issues encountered in arbitration.
The course is held over a period of 3 days. An entrance fee of $200.00
and an annual subscription fee of $110.00 are payable. A Member is entitled
to affix the initials "MSIArb" after his name.
ASSOCIATE MEMBER - An Associate Member must be at least 21 years of age and hold such professional qualifications or have passed such examinations as may be prescribed by the Council. An Associate is not entitled to vote at any General Meeting of the Institute. An entrance fee of $150.00 and an annual subscription fee of $85.00 are payable. An Associate Member is entitled to affix the initials "ASIArb" after his name.