To equip participants with the highest level of competence to serve as lead arbitrators or expert neutrals.

Main Courses: Evidence, Advocacy, Procedure and Award Writing in Domestic and International Arbitration

• Duration: 5-day intensive course + Award Writing Module

• Assessment: 48-hour take-home award writing examination

Modules:

Module 1: Contract, Tort, and Legal Context of Arbitration

Module 2: Arbitration Agreements, Tribunal Formation, and Procedural Practice (Domestic and International)

Module 3: Award Writing and Dissertation

Module 4: Post-Award Procedures 

Module 5: Arbitral Practice and Emerging Trends

Mock Arbitration and Exercises

Duration:

7 days – 2 Months for Dissertation (blended format with advanced assessment)

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must hold MCIMArb or equivalent (from CIArb or another institution)

• Minimum of 7 years ADR or 10 legal practice experience strongly preferred

• Must demonstrate competence in writing and analyzing arbitral awards

• Submission of CV and Fellowship application form

• May enter via Accelerated Route if possessing:

o A law degree and

o Significant arbitration or adjudicatory experience

Outcome:

• Certificate of Fellowship

• Eligible to use FCIMArb post-nominal

• May be listed on CIMA panels of arbitrators/mediators

• Eligible to train others and serve as mentor or examiner

Fellowship Course Fee

USD 1,800

GHS 18,718

GBP 1,335

Payment Instructions:

For Individual registration, Kindly Make payment via our online payment portal at the end of the registration process.

For registration for Institution sponsord Participants, Kindly use the following. 

Bank Name: Stanbic Bank

Account Name: Center for International Mediators and Arbitrators

USD ($) Account Number: 9040013340514

GHS (C) Account Number: 9040012902985

Branch: Accra Main

Address: Plot 215, South Liberation Link, Airport City

Swift Code: SBICGHAC

After payment, kindly email proof to: info@thecima.org

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For inquiries or to confirm eligibility, kindly email info@thecima.org.