Accelerated Route to Fellowship (International Arbitration) Assessment Washington DC November 15-17, 2019

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Register Now!The Accelerated Route to Fellowship Program is designed for senior practitioners in the field of dispute resolution procedures. Fellowship is the highest grade of Institute membership and 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. Satisfactory assessment of performance in role play exercises will permit the candidate to take the award writing examination for qualification as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, which will be administered as part of the program. 

Internationally Renowned Faculty:
Amb. (r.) David Huebner, C.Arb
M. Cristina Cárdenas, FCIArb
Daniel Urbas, FCIArb
Kabir Duggal, PhD, FCIArb
José Antonio Rivas, SJD, FCIArb
Elizabeth Sandza, FCIArb
Program Director – James (Jim) Reiman, FCIArb

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Course Description:

The three-day program is a process comprised of three elements.

1. Oral Assessment

 This element of the Accelerated Route to Fellowship Program consists of two days of oral assessment based on a case study of a dispute. You will be assessed on your knowledge, judgment and self-presentation on a series of problems, written exercises and role play, as well as your reasoned award writing ability.

2. Written Assessment

 Written assignments will be part of the assessment process during the workshop. One of the written assignments will be prepared in advance of the workshop and will be collected early on the first day of the workshop.

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 weekend program. To receive a passing grade, the Award must meet international standards for enforcement. This element is included in the tuition cost of this Program.

Following successful completion of the three elements described above candidates may apply for a Peer Interview. There will be a separate charge for the Peer Interview process: it is not included in the tuition cost of this Program.

Who Should Attend?

You are a practicing lawyer with at least 10 years litigation experience and experienced in the area of Alternate Dispute Resolution.

Assessment.

Continual assessment throughout the workshop, written submittals and award writing exam.

Assessment Result.

Successfully passing the Oral and Written assessments at the Accelerated Route to Fellowship 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 can apply for Associate membership with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators at any time.

Continuing Education (CLE) 

Application for CLE credit has been made in the District of Columbia.  Forms will be provided for CLE credit in other jurisdictions.  Typically, this program has been approved for 8 and 14 credits depend-ing upon the state.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q - What will happen in the oral assessment sessions?

A- You will be in small groups with two or more assessors. You will be given a case study of a commercial contract and the events which lead to a dispute between a number of parties. During the assessment workshops, various situations or problems which might arise during arbitration will be put to you and you will discuss how you would deal with them. There are also written exercises and role plays.

Q- What grade of membership will I be entitled to?

A- You may apply as an Associate member at any time.If you do not pass the oral and written assessments you will not be permitted to take the Award Writing Exam. If you pass the oral and written assessments for the Accelerated Route to Fellowship program, and are not already a member, you will be entitled to apply for Member grade. This applies whether you pass the Award Writing Exam or not. Candidates are encouraged to apply for membership with the CIArb as soon as possible as all persons applying for Fellow status must first be members of the Institute.  If you successfully pass the oral and written assessments for the Accelerated Route to Fellowship program as well as the Award Writing Exam you will be able to apply for a Peer Interview, following successful completion of which you may apply to upgrade your membership level from Member to Fellow status.

Fees

The Accelerated Route to Fellowship (International Arbitration) Assessment registration fees are as follows:

$1,950.00* –  General attendees
$1,650.00* –  CIArb members “upgrading” their membership
$1,750.00* –  per registrant for groups of 3 or more from the same firm  

Fee includes all workshop materials, coffee, refreshments, continental breakfast, lunch and dinner on November 15, 2019, continental breakfast and lunch on November 16, 2019, and a continental breakfast on November 17, 2019.  Tuition for Accelerated Route to Fellowship Program includes the Oral Assessment and Award Writing examination.  For applicants requiring a Visa Letter there is an additional cost of $75 (to defray expenses).

Cancellation:  refunds will be made if cancellation is after November 1, 2019, however the full tuition sum paid less $500 may be credited toward a future Accelerated Route to Fellowship program offered by the North America Branch.

Timing and Scheduling

The workshops will commence promptly at 9:00 AM on Friday, November 15, 2019 (please arrive no later than 8:30 a.m. to register) and will conclude at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2019.  The award writing examinations will commence at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, 2019.  For those scheduling flights, we suggest you plan on departing the host venue’s offices no earlier than 2:30 p.m. to assure that you’ve time to properly turn in your exam, complete all post-exam forms, and receive your Certificate of Attendance.

We are anticipating strong demand for this program and would ask that you confirm registration at the earliest possible date. 

Venue

Arnold & Porter
601 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20001

Hotels

Feel free to contact any of these nearby hotels no arrangments have been made regarding pricing:

CONRAD WASHINGTON DC    
 950 NEW YORK AVE NW     
 WASHINGTON DC 20001  
 1-202-844-5900

RENAISSANCE WASHINGTON DC 
999 9TH STREET N.W.       
WASHINGTON DC 20001       
1-202-898-9000

COURTYARD WAS DTWN/CONV CTR 
901 L STREET NW             
WASHINGTON DC 20001         
1-202-589-1800

MARRIOTT MARQUIS WASHINGTON DC
901 MASSACHUSETTS A
WASHINGTON DC 20001
1-202-824-9200

MORRISON CLARK HISTORIC INN  
 1011 L STREET NORTHWEST      
 WASHINGTON DC 20001          
 1-202-898-1200

KIMPTON MONACO WASHINGTON DC
700 F STREET NW            
WASHINGTON DC 20004        
1-202-6287177

HENLEY PARK HOTEL          
926 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE NW
WASHINGTON DC 20001        
1-202-638-5200 

HAMPTON WASHINGTON DOWNTOWN
901 6TH STREET NW          
WASHINGTON DC 20001        
1-202-842-2500

GRAND HYATT WASHINGTON 
1000 H ST              
WASHINGTON DC 20001    
1-202-582-1234
 

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