FAST TRACK TO FELLOWSHIP - ASSESSMENT WORKSHOP & AWARD WRITING
Admission to the Fast Track Programme is restricted to those with considerable experience in arbitration or litigation. It is a requirement that the candidate demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the law and practice of arbitration. It is unlikely that lawyers with less than 10 years involvement in litigation / dispute resolution or active arbitrators in other professions with less than 10 years experience will be able to satisfy the above conditions.
The Assessment Workshops consist of two days of oral and written assessment in small groups. This is an assessment and not a taught course. Candidates are awarded a “Pass” or “Fail” based on the assessment of at least three tutor assessors. Attendance at the workshops will qualify a candidate to apply for Associate membership of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators; a successful candidate will be eligible to upgrade to Member of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. The scenario will be based on an international dispute and the UNCITRAL arbitration rules.
In order to qualify for Fellowship of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, candidates who have a law degree will be required to pass the Assessments, an Award Writing Examination and a Peer Interview. Candidates who do not have a law degree will additionally be required to Pass the Part III Examination. Details of the Peer Interview and how to qualify for Chartered Arbitrator status from the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators will be available from the middle of February 2006.
Success in the Assessment Workshops will be deemed to be the equivalent of passing the corresponding requirements for Fellowship of the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators, subject to completing and passing an Award Writing Examination.
The Award Writing Exam is organised by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators on a regular basis throughout the world. The date for the next Award Writing Exam has been fixed by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Upon successful completion of the Assessment Workshop and passing the Award Writing Examination, the candidate may apply to be a Fellow of the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators. At present, no pupillage requirements are necessary in order to be a Fellow of the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators although a voluntary scheme is available upon request subject to arrangements being made.
International Entry Course
INTERNATIONAL ENTRY COURSE (IEC) International Entry Course (IEC) is a two and a half day programme, comprises of a taught course and concludes with a written examination at the end.
The Course covers subjects including Arbitration Agreements, Appointment of Arbitrators, Preliminary Meetings, Pleadings, Powers and Jurisdiction of Arbitrators, Arbitration Procedure, Awards, Costs, International Arbitrations.
Candidates who pass the Course may, subject to satisfying other relevant criteria, qualify for admission as: - Member of the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators (MSIArb); and - Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (ACIArb).
SIArb's Fellowship Assessment Course
Introduction to Arbitration
INTRODUCTION TO ARBITRATION
Singapore aims to promote itself as the regional hub for arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedures. Arbitration clause is commonly found in the underlying commercial agreements. This workshop is a basic foundation course for practicing professionals with technical competency. In line with the objectives of continuing professional development, we jointly organise the workshop with the affiliated professional organisations from various industries on a regular basis.
Collaboration with various business and professional organisations:
1.Singapore Accountancy Academy (SAA) 2.Singapore Shipping Association (SSA) 3.Real Estate Developers Association of Singapore (REDAS) 4.Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA). 5.The Institution of Engineers, Singapore (IES). 6.ST Education & Training Pte Ltd (STET).
The Singapore MPA Maritime Cluster Fund will be providing a 30% fee subsidy under their Maritime Cluster Fund Scheme. To be qualified for the subsidy, participants must be Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents sponsored by companies registered and incorporated in Singapore. Participants are to pay the full fees to the course provider and the 30% subsidy will be refunded immediately upon MCF subsidy application is approved
DEGREE AND COURSES
Graduate Certificate in International Arbitration (NUS)
FACULTY OF LAW
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE
Graduate Certificate in International Arbitration (NUS) The increasing use of arbitration and other dispute resolution mechanisms means that more professionals will be called upon to act as arbitrators. Conducting arbitration properly necessarily assumes that the arbitrator understands the law supporting the process, the procedures that he is required to follow and the powers he is expected to exercise. While many lawyers are familiar with court procedures and the judicial process, few are familiar with the arbitral process. Non-lawyers have an even greater challenge when hearing disputes where parties are represented by lawyers in the arbitration.
This course is designed for both lawyers and non-lawyers who wish to be involved in the practice of arbitration viz. acting as arbitrators. Students will be taught the basics of the law of contract, tort and evidence, the law and practice of arbitration and will receive training in drafting directions, orders and the arbitral award.
On successful completion of the course, the candidate will be awarded the Graduate Certificate in International Arbitration. They will then be exempted from all the entry examinations viz. Parts I, II and III of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators [CIArb] and the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators [SIArb] for admission as Fellows. Candidates may thereafter complete the pupilage programme of the CIArb to gain further recognition as a 'Chartered Arbitrator'.
Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration (NUS)
DIPLOMA IN INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION International arbitration is a growth field. It has long been the preferred method of resolving disputes among international merchants and it has particularly long tradition in the shipping industry. With expansion of international commerce, there has been a corresponding enlarged interest in arbitration where disputes involved more than one jurisdiction. The Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce in Paris has seen a continuously increasing caseload since its foundation in 1923 and, in London, the oldest court of arbitration in the world (the London Court of International Arbitration) has been reorganised to enhance its international influence. Many other international arbitration centres have been founded in the last 20 years. The development of the UNCITRAL Model Law and its adoption by both civil and common law countries is adding further growth activity to the cause of international arbitration. This burgeoning activity provides an opportunity for new training courses in arbitration which focus on international aspects.
The diploma in International Commercial Arbitration was launched by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in 1995 and has more than 175 diplomates in many countries including, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Canada, the USA, Nigeria, France, Switzerland, Ireland, England and Scotland.
