*Partner copy* Gold-standard arbitration training from the comfort of home

“The [Diploma] was a unique opportunity to learn from distinguished tutors and connect with peers from various professional backgrounds and legal jurisdictions. This diversity not only enriched our discussions and but also deepened my understanding of the intricacies and complexities of international arbitration.

Moreover, the programme’s virtual format provided a flexible and cost-effective alternative to in-person sessions. The [Diploma] is an ideal choice for those eager to navigate the global landscape of international dispute resolution and elevate their expertise in this dynamic field.”

Samuel Muthomi Gichunge FCIArb

If you are serious about a career in international commercial arbitration and want to:

• Learn from outstanding tutors who teach from experience as practising international arbitrators.
• Gain an excellent grounding in international commercial arbitration.
• Meet and network with delegates from around the world.
• Benefit from the convenience of learning from home.

Then Ciarb’s Global Virtual Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration is for you!

The Diploma provides in-depth training on the legal and practical framework of international commercial arbitration. Coverage includes the proper drafting and interpretation of the arbitration agreement, the powers of an arbitrator, the written and oral arbitration procedure and the fundamentals of an enforceable arbitral award.

Successful completion of the Diploma assessments leads to eligibility to apply for Ciarb Fellowship (FCIArb).

This immersive course takes place over four weeks from 2 to 25 May 2025 with learning sessions on each Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

To be considered for the Diploma, you must:

• Be actively involved in and have some experience of domestic or international arbitration.
• Have five years’ experience as a lawyer, surveyor, accountant or similar.

Please send your full CV to globaldiploma@ciarb.org by 21 April 2025.

The Diploma is led by Course Director Professor Assoc. Dr Crina Baltag FCIArb. Crina is a globally recognised arbitration and dispute resolution practitioner. She is also an attorney at law and an academic with over 20 years of extensive practice in international dispute resolution, private, and public international law.

Crina has been appointed as presiding, sole and co-arbitrator in numerous arbitrations under the rules of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA), the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC Arbitration Institute), the Finland Arbitration Institute (FAI), Vienna International Arbitral Centre (VIAC), and the Center for Arbitration and Mediation of the Chamber of Commerce Brazil-Canada (CAM-CCBC).

She has acted as expert and counsel in various international commercial and investment arbitrations. She has also practiced as counsel, specialising in commercial and disputes, focusing on construction, energy and natural resources projects, financial transactions, intellectual property, and foreign investments.

Crina is the managing editor of Kluwer Arbitration Blog, and an Associate Professor of International Arbitration Law at Stockholm University.

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The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Ciarb) provides high quality, globally recognised education and training courses, vital for building dispute resolution capacity and raising standards worldwide.

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