Are you looking to further your career in arbitration and mediation but don’t know where to start? This online certificate course on ADR by Lawctopus could be the perfect place to start.
Why this Course on ADR?
Here’s what Akanksha Mishra, Head of Lawctopus Law School, who was closely involved in developing this course, has to say:
foundational and practical understanding of arbitration and mediation procedures, as well as drafts, is crucial before entering the real world
of Defence, Awards, Applications for interim relief, Applications for the appointment of arbitrators, Applications for setting aside arbitral awards, Mediation Agreements, etc
I urge you not to miss this invaluable opportunity to gain practical insights before embarking on internships or entering the job market.
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About Lawctopus Law School (LLS)
Lawctopus Law School
17,000+ law students
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Rigorously researched reading modules that compress years of learning in a few pages
Recorded lectures by Industry Experts that teach practical learnings worth decades in a few minutes!
Weekly live sessions which build upon the reading resources and recorded lectures to clear doubts
Practical assignments that mirror real-life assignments so that you ‘learn by doing.’
Personal feedback to all students: know where you are going wrong and how you can improve!
Special add-on career webinars
The now famous ‘warmth and care’ of LLS
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Faculty and Course Developers: ADR – Arbitration and Mediation
Mr. Amarjeet Singh Chandhiok is a former Additional Solicitor General of India, a living legend in the field of law, and currently a practicing Senior Advocate at the Supreme Court of India.
Mr. Chandhiok was a member of ICC Arbitral Tribunals for various international arbitrations. He also represented the Indian Government in the Enron Arbitration in London.
Mr. Chandhiok is a Member of the Russian Centre for Dispute Resolution of the BRICS Forum; President, Maadhyam International Council for Conflict Resolution; Member, London Court of International Arbitration; Member, Indian Council of Arbitration; Accredited Mediator of Singapore International Mediation Institute.
Amarjeet sir has also been a former Principal Counsel, European Union Commission, was the President of Delhi High Court Bar Association (DHCBA) for six terms, and President-Elect, The Bar Association of India.
Vijay Purohit is the Partner at P&A Law Offices and has close to 15 years of experience in appearing before the Supreme Court of India, various High Courts, tribunals, arbitral tribunals and quasi-judicial authorities in India.
Vijay completed his B.A.LL.B (Hons.) degree in the year 2009 from the Gujarat National Law University (GNLU).
He specialises in domestic and international commercial arbitration and has been a part of several ad-hoc arbitrations and arbitration related litigation matters, as well as institutional arbitrations involving, as an illustration, the rules of the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
Purohit is a ‘Fellow’ of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), London, a member of the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) as well as the International Bar Association (IBA). Vijay is also a Permanent Member of the Bombay Bar Association (BBA). He was recognised as one of India’s top lawyers under the age of 40 by the Legal Era magazine in the year 2023.
Faizan M. Mithaiwala is a qualified lawyer in India, enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council of India and the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa since 2018. He completed his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from K.C. College and Wilson College, followed by an L.L.B. from Rizvi Law College, Mumbai.
Faizan is currently a Principal Associate at P&A Law Offices. With six years of experience, he has appeared and assisted in cases before the Supreme Court of India, Bombay High Court, National Company Law Tribunal, National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, and other courts in Maharashtra.
His primary focus is on arbitrations and arbitration-related litigation. Faizan has been involved in several ad-hoc arbitrations and an institutional arbitration. He is also experienced in invoking the writ jurisdiction of the Bombay High Court and handling cases under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, amongst other commercial disputes.
Advocate Abhishek Gupta graduated from Campus Law Center, Delhi in 2016 and was an Associate at Luthra and Luthra from 2016-2018
He possess a strong background and rich experience in Arbitration, Complex Contract Litigation, Competition Law, Electricity Law, Insolvency & Bankruptcy, Service and Labour Laws, having appeared in a host of cases before the SC, Delhi High Court, and other Courts and Tribunals in/outside Delhi, including Arbitration Tribunals comprising retired Chief Justices of India, Judges of the SC and High Courts.
He is a panel lawyer for National Aluminium Company Ltd. (NALCO), Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC), National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Limited, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL), and other private/public entities.
His writings have appeared in various newspapers and online portals such as the Indian Express, Hindustan Times, Bar and Bench, Live Law, Latest Laws, Swarajya Magazine, The Daily Guardian etc.
Gourav Mohanty is an accomplished dispute resolution lawyer renowned for his extensive experience and expertise in handling complex arbitration cases across various sectors especially in enforcing arbitral awards before courts. Before being an independent practitioner, he worked as a Senior Associate in the Dispute Resolution Team of Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co (SAM).
With a profound understanding of both domestic and international arbitration laws, he has successfully represented clients in high-stakes disputes, securing favorable outcomes through strategic litigation and negotiation.
He has published numerous articles on arbitration in legal journals and reputed blogs, and is a member of Young International Arbitration Group. His dedication has positioned him as a trusted advisor in the ADR community
Aditya Aryan, a trained mediator from ‘ADR ODR International’ recognised by IMI, SIMI, and CMC UK graduated from ICFAI Dehradun and has had a stellar record in the area of Mediation, and Online Dispute Resolution (ODR).
He completed another 40-hour mediation training from ‘YCM’ in Association with Khaitan & Co, FCDR, Prachi Mediation, AMP, and Crek ODR. He has also assessed over a dozen Mediation and Negotiation Competitions of repute including those by ICC, CDRC, NLS, GLC, among others.
Aditya has worked for YCM as an Assistant Trainer and Chief of Staff, and is a Mentee at the International Academy of Mediators. Furthermore, Aditya serves as the Young Member at International Arbitration and Mediation Centre, International Mediation Institute (IMI), Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), and at International Council for Commercial Arbitration.
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Structure and Timeline of this Course on ADR
Module 1: Introduction to ADR and Arbitration
Introduction to Alternative Dispute Resolution
Introduction to Arbitration
Types of Arbitration
Overview of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act and the recent amendments
Everything about the Arbitration Agreement
Structure, powers and functions of Arbitral Tribunal
Role of Courts in Arbitration
Module 2: Dispute Resolution at Grass Root Level
Legal framework governing Lok Adalats
Structure, Composition and Powers of Nyaya Panchayats
Types of Legal Aid Services
Preventive and Strategic Legal Aid
Module 3: Arbitral Procedures and Drafting (Before Passing of Award)
Power of court to refer the parties to arbitration
Entire procedure of arbitration proceeding
When does the arbitration process commence? (section 21)
Interim reliefs sought from arbitral tribunal (section 17)
Extension of time limit for conclusion of arbitration process (Section 29A)
How to draft a Statement Of Claim? (Practical share-screen video)
How to draft a Statement Of Defense? (Practical share-screen video)
Quantum analysis in arbitration claims
How to write an Award? (Practical share-screen video)
Module 4: Arbitral Procedures and Drafting (After Passing of Award)
How to draft an Application for appointment of Arbitrator (Section 11)? (Practical share-screen video)
How to draft an Application for interim relief before court (Section 9)? (Practical share-screen video)
How to draft an Application for setting aside an Arbitral Award (Section 34)? (Practical share-screen video)
How to execute an Arbitral Award (Section 36)? (Practical share-screen video)
Where and how can the Award be challenged?
How to draft an Arbitral Appeal (Section 37)? (Practical share-screen video)
Module 5: International Commercial Arbitration (ICA)
Introduction to International Commercial Arbitration
Key concepts in ICA, Party Autonomy, Kompetenz-Kompetenz, Confidentiality, Evidence, and Conflict (IBA Rules on Evidence and Conflict – disqualification of arbitrators including rulings).
Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards in India (New York Convention and Geneva Convention)
How to draft an arbitration clause in an international agreement? (Practical share-screen video)
Landmark judgments
Module 6: Introduction to Mediation
Introduction to Mediation
Different types of Mediation
Kinds of cases that can/cannot be Mediated?
Stages of Mediation
Module 7: Mediation in Practice
Validity of Mediation Agreements
Skills of Efficient Mediators
Psychology of Conflict
Mediation at a Global Level
Landmark Judgments
Career Opportunities in Arbitration and Mediation
Module 8: Important Judgement
PDF: Important Judgments on Arbitration
PDF: Landmark Judgments on Arbitration, Mediation, & Conciliation
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6 Unique Elements of this Course
Well-researched, practical, and detailed Reading Resources drafted and reviewed by Experts
Recorded lectures by experts
Weekly live sessions by people who have been there and done that!
Compilation of a list of landmark judgments
Sample drafts of all applications and documents
Compulsory practical assignments
How will this online course on ADR help you?
This course will teach you the practical aspects of ADR, Arbitration, International Arbitration and Mediation.
Learn about the entire arbitration and mediation procedures.
Learn to draft the essential documents and applications required for an excellent arbitration and mediation practice.
Get access to sample drafts of all these documents and applications.
Familiarize yourself with landmark judgments/cases pertaining to arbitration and mediation.
It will save at least 2 years of your legal career! You’d have learned what a lawyer learns after 2 years of practice in 2 months.
Law students will be able to ace ADR-related internships.
Lawyers will be able to kickstart their practice in the field of ADR
Arbitrators will be able to enhance their knowledge.
Who can enroll for this course?
Law students interested in the field of ADR
Young Corporate lawyers and litigators wanting to kickstart an ADR practice
Case Managers
Academicians who wish to bring a useful, practical angle to their classes
Anyone passionate to learn about Arbitration and Mediation
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Course Fee
Course Duration
Life-time Access
Process of Learning
Upon enrolment, you will get an email consisting of the course access details
Orientation session which explains the logistics of the course
Recorded video lectures
Practical share-screen recorded videos on drafting
Weekly live sessions (1.5 hours long)
Text-based reading modules
List of landmark cases
Online discussion forum for clearing your doubts
2 compulsory assignments
Personalized feedback on your assignments
Assignment and Certification
Questions?
courses@lawctopus.com
FAQs:
1. Do we have any live class?
2. For how long can I access this course?
3. Can we download the material?
4. Will I be able to draft Arbitration Applications and Documents after doing this course?