Diploma in International Arbitration (MENA)

• Focused specifically on the built environment and related sectors.
• A distance learning blended course delivered through the RICS Online Academy, with video and live online interactive tutorials.
• Candidates will be required to pass three examinations and two assignments.
• The course is split into three comprehensive modules including revision sessions. The full Diploma takes 18 months to complete.
• Candidates will need to source copies of the compulsory reading materials ‘Nutshell Contract Law’ by Robert Duxbury, ‘Law Express: Tort Law’ by Emily Finch & Stefan Fafinski, ‘English Legal System’ by Penny Derbyshire and ‘International Arbitration’ by Redfern and Hunter.Further practical experience and mentoring would be recommended for those seeking to practise as an arbitrator.
• This Diploma leads to a dual qualification and will provide you with a domestic Diploma in Arbitration (based on English Arbitration Act) as well as a Diploma in International Arbitration.
• Apply for membership of CIArb (MCIArb): RICS is a recognised Course Provider with CIArb. Those that successfully complete the Diploma in International Arbitration can apply for membership of CIArb (MCIArb).

The MENA Diploma is intended for those who are seeking to act as international arbitrators and/or professionals who could be representing parties in arbitration situations.

We have been running a UK based Diploma in Arbitration for many years and following on that success, launched a Diploma in International Arbitration for South Africa at the end of 2014.

We are actively recruiting for all types of dispute resolvers and expert witnesses to join the RICS Global Panel of Dispute Resolvers & Expert Witnesses (MENA). Arbitration is a popular dispute resolution mechanism in this region and we are keen to have more built environment specialist arbitrators on the panel.

This Diploma qualification will be one of the criteria for acceptance onto the panel.

The arbitration qualifications have been developed by the RICS International Arbitration Working Party consisting of RICS DRS Faculty of Trainers and Assessors consists of highly experienced arbitrators and academics who are involved in the delivery and assessment of this Diploma qualification.

Programme

• Law of Obligations
• Overview of International Arbitration
• Agreement to Arbitrate
• Arbitration Institutions
• Applicable Laws
• Establishment and Organisation of the Tribunal
• Emergency Procedures and Interim Measures
• Powers, duties and jurisdiction of the Arbitral Tribunal
• Conduct of the Proceedings
• The Preliminary Meeting - Practice Exercise
• The Role of National Courts
• The Award
• Writing the Award - Practice Exercise
• Challenge and Enforcement