Comprehensive Course
2020
Accelerated Route to Fellowship (International Arbitration) Assessment
Presented and Organized by: The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators’ Canada, New York and North America Branches
Venue: Remote Video Conference hosted by Arbitration Place Virtual, Toronto
The Accelerated Route to Fellowship program is designed for senior practitioners in the field of dispute resolution. It is a qualification program; not a fundamentals training program. Successful completion of the program permits participants to apply to become Fellows of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, the highest grade of CIArb membership which allows the use of the designation FCIArb. The program focuses on applicable laws and procedures for the conduct of efficient arbitration hearings in complex international cases. The program is comprised of three elements:
1. Oral Assessment This element of the Accelerated Route to Fellowship Programme consists of two days of
workshops (4 days if the program is via remote video conference) based on a case study of a dispute. Each participant is assessed on his/her knowledge, judgment and self-presentation during the discussion of a series of problems arising during a mock complex international arbitration and role-play simulations.
2. Written Assessment
Written assignments will be part of the assessment process during the workshop portion
of the program. One of the written assignments will be prepared in advance of the workshops and will be collected early on the first day of the workshops.
3. Award Writing Examination
This element consists of a written, open-book examination in which an award must be written and fully reasoned based on the evidence in an arbitration proceeding. The exam is administered as part of this program. To receive a passing grade, the award must meet international standards for enforcement. The exam administration and assessment fee is included in the tuition fee for the program.
Following successful completion of the three elements described above, candidates may schedule a Peer Interview. There will be a separate charge for the Peer Interview: it is not included in the tuition fee of this program.
Who Should Attend? You are a practicing lawyer with at least 10 years of litigation and/or dispute resolution experience. For further information regarding one’s qualification to participate in the program, please contact Jim Reiman, Program Director (jreiman@ReimanADR.com).
Assessment. Continual assessment throughout the workshop portion of the program, written submittals, and award writing exam.
Assessment Result. Successfully passing the oral and written assessments during the workshop portion of the program allows the candidate to take the Award Writing Examination. Successful completion of the Award Writing Examination and (separate) Peer Review Interview allows the candidate to apply for Fellow status (for full details of route to Fellowship, please visit the CIArb website www.ciarb.org). Candidates may apply for Associate CIArb membership with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators at any time
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Comprehensive Course
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Location: HOGAN LOVELLS 390 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10017
Columbia Law School – Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Comprehensive Course on International Arbitration
A week-long systematic and comprehensive examination of the law and practice of international arbitration.
The course features both lecture and interactive segments and is designed for arbitrators, advocates, in-house counsel and others interested in international arbitration.
Upon completion, all attendees will receive a certificate of completion from Columbia Law School and the Chartered Institute.
2019
Comprehensive Course and Accelerated Route
Course 1: May 13-17 2019
Location: DEBEVOISE & PLIMPTON, 919 Third Avenue, New York NY 10022
Columbia Law School – Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Comprehensive Course on International Arbitration
A week-long systematic and comprehensive examination of the law and practice of international arbitration.
The course features both lecture and interactive segments and is designed for arbitrators, advocates, in-house counsel, and others interested in international arbitration.
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Location: American Arbitration Association, 150 East 42nd Street, New York, NY
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Accelerated Route to Fellowship Course
A fast-track route towards Fellowship in the Chartered Institute through the International Pathway.
This course includes both candidate assessment and an award writing examination (CI Arb Module 4). It assesses whether the candidate has sufficient knowledge required to apply the principles and procedure of international arbitration based on the UNCITRAL Model Law and UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules.
Upon successful completion of this course, an applicant will have completed all the course requirements for Institute Fellowship.
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Michele Riley and Steven Certilman at the 2019 Accelerated Route to Fellowship

2019 Accelerated Route to Fellowship participants at AAA Midtown Hearing Center
June 2018
Comprehensive Course and Accelerated Route
Course 1: June 4-8, 2018
Location: Hogan Lovells US LLP, 875 Third Avenue, New York, New York 10022
Columbia Law School – Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Comprehensive Course on International Arbitration
A week-long systematic and comprehensive examination of the law and practice of international arbitration. The course features both lecture and interactive segments and is designed for arbitrators, advocates, in-house counsel and others interested in international arbitration. The course is a CLE (CPD) course for which NY State CLE credit will be available. Upon completion, all attendees will receive certificates of completion from Columbia Law School and the Chartered Institute.
Course 2: June 11-13, 2018
Location: American Arbitration Association, 150 East 42nd Street, New York, NY
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Accelerated Route to Fellowship Course
A fast-track route towards Fellowship in the Chartered Institute through the International Pathway. This course includes both candidate assessment and an award writing examination (CI Arb Module 4). It assesses whether the candidate has sufficient knowledge required to apply the principles and procedure of international arbitration based on the UNCITRAL Model Law and UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules. Upon successful completion of this course, an applicant will have completed all the course requirements for Institute Fellowship.
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UPDATE
The Comprehensive Course held annually in June in New York offers a week-long, systematic and comprehensive examination of the law and practice of international arbitration, presented by 23 leading international arbitration practitioners and academics. 2018 participating organizations included AAA/ICDR, ICC/SICANA, CPR Institute, CAM, DIFC, KLRCA, SIAC, GAR, JURIS, and Practical Law. 2018 law firm sponsors included host and Platinum Sponsor Hogan Lovells and Silver Sponsors Debevoise & Plimpton, Milbank, and Squire Patton Boggs.

2018 Columbia/CIArb NY Branch Comprehensive Course Directors Professor George Bermann, Thomas Halket and Richard Mattiaccio, and CLE coordinator Kabir Duggal (seated L. to R.); students from Australia, Brazil, France, Ghana, Korea, India, Italy, Lithuania, Mauritius, Mexico, South Africa, Trinidad and Tobago, UK and USA (standing).
June 2017
Comprehensive Course and Accelerated Route
Course 1: June 5-9, 2017
Location: Hogan Lovells US LLP, 875 Third Avenue, New York, New York 10022
Columbia Law School – Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Comprehensive Course on International Arbitration
A week-long systematic and comprehensive examination of the law and practice of international arbitration. The course features both lecture and interactive segments and is designed for arbitrators, advocates, in-house counsel and others interested in international arbitration. The course is a CLE (CPD) course for which NY State CLE credit will be available. Upon completion, all attendees will receive certificates of completion from Columbia Law School and the Chartered Institute.
Course 2: June 12-14, 2017
Location: American Arbitration Association, 150 East 42nd Street, New York, NY
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Accelerated Route to Fellowship Course
A fast-track route towards Fellowship in the Chartered Institute through the International Pathway. This course, includes both candidate assessment and an award writing examination (CI Arb Module 4). It assesses whether the candidate has sufficient knowledge required to apply the principles and procedure of international arbitration based on the UNCITRAL Model Law and UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules. Upon successful completion of this course, an applicant will have completed all the course requirements for Institute Fellowship.
Monday – Wednesday, June 13-15, 2016
Accelerated Route to CIArb Fellowship
American Arbitration Association, 150 E. 42nd St., New York, NY
Organized by the Branch, this course is for those who seek Fellowship status in the Chartered Institute. Space will be limited and more information about this course will be provided shortly.
Week of June 6, 2016
2nd Annual Joint Columbia Law School – CIArb New York Branch Course on International Commercial Arbitration
NYIAC, 150 E. 42nd Street,New York, NY
This course will offer a systematic and comprehensive examination of the law and practice of international arbitration. Compressed into a week’s time with both lecture and interactive segments, the course is designed for arbitrators, advocates, in-house counsel and others interested in international arbitration. Save the date on your calendars.
May 11-15, 2015
Joint Columbia Law School – CIArb New York Branch Course on International Commercial Arbitration
New York International Arbitration Center
150 E. 42nd St., New York City
A systematic and comprehensive examination of the law and practice of international commercial arbitration. The course, compressed into a week’s time with both lecture and interactive segments, is designed for arbitrators, advocates, in-house counsel and others interested in international arbitration. The course is jointly provided by Columbia University School of Law, through its Center for International Commercial and Investment Arbitration (CICIA), and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), through its New York Branch.
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