Between CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF ARBITRATORS
And
SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF ARBITRATORS
And
FACULTY OF LAW OF THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE
Whereas The Chartered Institute of Arbitration and The Singapore Institute of Arbitrators are professional bodies engaged in the promotion of the use of arbitration and other dispute resolution mechanisms and are constantly seeking ways to maintain an assured standard of professional practice for those who engaged in the field of disputes resolution; and
Whereas the Faculty of Law of the National University of Singapore as the leading law school in the region, constantly seeks to enhance and promote the learning of the law and the training of lawyers and other professionals engaged in litigation and international disputes resolution.
Now by these presents,
1. The Faculty of Law for itself states that it will:-
1.1 Continue to offer the module on 'International Commercial Arbitration' (formerly designated as 'Commercial Arbitration' from 1994 to 2002) as part of the course electives for its LLB, DipSing and LLM students for so long as there is sufficient enrolment.
1.2 Offer as from 2004, and for so long as the enrolment to the course makes it viable, a course leading to the award of a Graduate Certificate in International Arbitration.
2. The Singapore Institute of Arbitrators for itself states that -
2.1 As from 20 August 2002, the Institute has accepted and will continue to accept students who have successfully completed the module on 'Commercial Arbitration' (1994 to 2002) or 'International Commercial Arbitration' (as from 2003) conducted by the Faculty of Law as having satisfied the requirements of Articles 5.4.3 of its Constitution for admission as a Member of the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators.
2.2 It has examined the proposed course content, teaching methodology, assessment criterion and the qualifications of the teaching faulty and will accept an awardee of the Graduate Certificate in International Arbitration as having satisfied the requirements of Article 5.3.1.6 of its Constitution for admission. Such a candidate will upon satisfying the requirements of Articles 5.3.1.1, 5.3.1.2 and 5.3.1.3 of the Constitution be considered for admission as a Fellow of the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators.
3. The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators for itself states that -
3.1 It has examined the proposed course content, teaching methodology, assessment criterion and the qualifications of the teaching faculty and will accept an awardee of the Graduate Certificate in International Arbitration as having satisfied all the requirements of Parts I, II and III of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators' education and training programme for admission. Such a candidate will upon satisfying the age, fellowship assessment criterion and pupillage requirements be considered for admission as a 'Fellow' and 'Chartered Arbitrator' of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
4. The parties hereto jointly state that -
4.1 Each will render all necessary assistance and cooperation to the other in particular in the exchange of information relating to:
. Any proposed change in course content, or assessment criterion
. Course attendees, attendance record
. Any change in admission requirements to the institute
. Any change in admission requirements to the course
4.2 Before any announcement, publication or advertising by any party attesting to the link between it any or all of the parties hereto, prior consent or agreement should first be obtained from the other.
4.3 The terms of this arrangement will continue for a period of three (3) years as from 1st January 2004 but may be extended, modified or earlier terminated by mutual consent.
On behalf of the
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Mr. James H L Leckie
President
On behalf of the
Singapore Institute of Arbitrators
Mr. Raymond Chan
President
On behalf of the
Faculty of Law of the
National University of Singapore
