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This is a unique, premium in-person course designed to make you a better arbitrator, litigator, and arbitral advocate, wherever you are in the world. The teaching, by leading arbitrators and arbitration lawyers, is built around a case scenario which allows you to explore, discuss and learn about the key current practical issues in international arbitration.
Assessment is based on participation in class and on a written reflective piece, prepared within one month of the end of the course.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 0 credits (0 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The aim of this course is to improve your skills as arbitral counsel and/or as arbitrator. This is done in a series of presentations and workshops taught across a single 5-day working week in a prime venue in the centre of the London: Royal Overseas League Members Club in St. James’, Central London.
It is a premium course with world leading practitioner input in the context of a realistic case scenario which will unfold as the week develops.
London is a leading international arbitral hub, and the course will tap into the local (as well as international) expertise to help students learn how arbitrations work in practice.
The course is designed for those working in international arbitration or who wish to do so.
The course offers an opportunity to network among what we expect to be an international cohort of arbitration professionals. We will have opportunities after the course for those on it to continue to network with their classmates and with later cohorts.
You will not need to purchase any reading materials, as you will have access to the impressive online library at the School of Law while on the course, as well as a reference materials pack. All essential course materials will be available in electronic and/or hard copy format at no additional cost.
The only course assessment is a single reflective essay due within one month of the course conclusion. Students will also have the opportunity to obtain feedback on further (optional) document drafts submitted within 3 months of the end of the course.
By taking this course, you will improve your professional performance, leading to better results for your clients. You will also be equipped to improve your reputation within the profession, with decision makers and with current (and prospective) clients. This course will make a real, practical difference to how you advocate/decide in arbitral cases.
The total course fee is £8,500 plus VAT, to include all materials, tuition and assessment.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
4,000-word Reflective report where students will require to discuss their understanding of the subject, what they have learned and how that learning will be applied in their career. Written feedback and a grade will be provided. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Understand | Understand the nature, aims, nature and origins of international arbitration. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Address jurisdictional issues that commonly arise in international arbitration. |
| Procedural | Understand | Understand the main differences between some leading arbitral institutional rules. |
| Reflection | Analyse | Implement the appropriate strategy and tactics to be deployed in contentious arbitral proceedings. |
| Reflection | Apply | Develop written and oral advocacy skills as well as witness examination aptitude in the context of a realistic arbitral case scenario using key documents. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
4,000-word Essay on a case scenario with various practical legal questions designed to bring out the student’s understanding of the skills needed in arbitral practice. Grade and feedback to be provided within 2 weeks of resit submission deadline.
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Word Count | 4000 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Procedural | Understand | Understand the main differences between some leading arbitral institutional rules. |
| Reflection | Apply | Develop written and oral advocacy skills as well as witness examination aptitude in the context of a realistic arbitral case scenario using key documents. |
| Reflection | Analyse | Implement the appropriate strategy and tactics to be deployed in contentious arbitral proceedings. |
| Conceptual | Understand | Understand the nature, aims, nature and origins of international arbitration. |
| Procedural | Analyse | Address jurisdictional issues that commonly arise in international arbitration. |
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