Arbitration
Introduction to ADR
Gain a foundational understanding of ADR processes, including negotiation, mediation, and arbitration principles for practical application.
- Intermediate
- English
- 4 weeks
- 8 lessons
- Certificate included
What you will learn?
Gain overview of ADR processes
Understand negotiation, mediation, and arbitration
Recognize benefits and limitations of ADR
Apply ADR frameworks to dispute scenarios
Who this course is for
Law students starting ADR studies
Junior professionals entering dispute resolution practice
Aspiring mediators exploring career opportunities
Legal assistants seeking foundational ADR knowledge.
Prerequisites
No prerequisites required
Openness to collaborative learning
Interest in conflict resolution mechanisms
Willingness to engage in practice-based exercises.
Why this course
Provides a comprehensive introduction to ADR methods, Explains the legal and practical frameworks supporting ADR, Enhances understanding of negotiation, mediation, and arbitration, Prepares learners for advanced ADR training, Promotes practical insights for real-world application, Builds confidence in non-adversarial dispute resolution techniques.
Course content
Objective
Understand the concept of ADR, its benefits, and its significance in modern dispute resolution systems.
Key topics
Define ADR and its purpose
Explain the advantages over litigation
Identify the key methods under ADR
Recognise the role of party autonomy
Understand ADR’s impact on access to justice
Analyse why ADR is growing globally.
Week 1
Lesson 1
Preview available
Online
Video Lectures
60–75 min
Activity
Draft a concise procedural note (issues, positions, evidence) for a hypothetical arbitration scenario.
Objective
Gain a high-level overview of major ADR processes and how they operate in different contexts.
Key topics
Differentiate between negotiation
mediation
and arbitration
Understand hybrid processes like med-arb
Identify where each process is most suitable
Compare procedural differences among ADR methods
Analyse advantages and limitations of each approach
Explore sector-specific ADR applications.
Week 1
Lesson 2
Online
Video Lectures
60–75 min
Activity
Run a short role-play/simulation and write a 5-bullet reflection on what worked.
Objective
Explore negotiation principles and skills as a core ADR mechanism.
Key topics
Understand negotiation as an ADR tool
Learn interest-based negotiation principles
Apply techniques for effective bargaining
Manage impasses strategically
Prepare negotiation strategies in real-world contexts
Evaluate success factors in negotiation outcomes.
Week 2
Lesson 3
Online
Video Lectures
60–75 min
Activity
Run a short role-play/simulation and write a 5-bullet reflection on what worked.
Objective
Learn how mediation fosters voluntary settlement through structured dialogue.
Key topics
Explain mediation’s core principles
Outline stages of the mediation process
Understand the mediator’s role
Apply facilitative techniques for consensus-building
Manage confidentiality and neutrality in mediation
Recognise when mediation is appropriate.
Week 2
Lesson 4
Online
Video Lectures
60–75 min
Activity
Draft a concise procedural note (issues, positions, evidence) for a hypothetical arbitration scenario.
Objective
Understand arbitration as a binding ADR process and its global relevance.
Key topics
Define arbitration and its characteristics
Understand institutional versus ad hoc arbitration
Review procedural rules and award enforcement
Explore the role of arbitrators
Analyse cost and time considerations in arbitration
Compare arbitration to litigation.
Week 3
Lesson 5
Online
Video Lectures
60–75 min
Activity
Draft a concise procedural note (issues, positions, evidence) for a hypothetical arbitration scenario.
Objective
Learn the legal foundations and enforcement mechanisms for ADR outcomes.
Key topics
Identify key ADR laws and conventions
Understand the New York Convention’s role in arbitration
Review mediation enforcement under Singapore Convention
Explore domestic ADR frameworks
Recognise court support for ADR processes
Apply enforcement strategies in practice.
Week 3
Lesson 6
Online
Video Lectures
60–75 min
Activity
Draft a concise procedural note (issues, positions, evidence) for a hypothetical arbitration scenario.
Objective
Master ethical considerations that underpin trust and credibility in ADR processes.
Key topics
Explain ethical duties in ADR practice
Maintain neutrality and impartiality
Apply confidentiality principles effectively
Address conflicts of interest ethically
Uphold party autonomy and informed consent
Review institutional codes of conduct.
Week 4
Lesson 7
Online
Video Lectures
60–75 min
Activity
Analyze an ethics scenario and write a short “what would you do” response with reasons.
Objective
Discover the future of ADR and how technology and globalisation are reshaping dispute resolution.
Key topics
Explore online dispute resolution technologies
Analyse the impact of AI in ADR
Recognise cultural shifts in dispute resolution
Understand trends in commercial and investment arbitration
Identify skills required for future ADR practitioners
Anticipate challenges in global ADR adoption.
Week 4
Lesson 8
Online
Video Lectures
60–75 min
Activity
Draft a concise procedural note (issues, positions, evidence) for a hypothetical arbitration scenario.
Description
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is transforming the way disputes are resolved globally by offering faster, cost-effective, and confidential processes outside the courtroom. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to ADR methods, including negotiation, mediation, and arbitration, while exploring their benefits, limitations, and practical applications across industries.
Participants will learn the core principles of each ADR process, understand legal frameworks supporting ADR, and develop an appreciation for the skills needed to succeed in this dynamic field. The course also covers ethical considerations, party autonomy, and emerging trends shaping the future of dispute resolution.
By the end of this course, you will have a strong conceptual foundation and practical insights into ADR processes, preparing you for advanced training in negotiation, mediation, and arbitration.
Participants will learn the core principles of each ADR process, understand legal frameworks supporting ADR, and develop an appreciation for the skills needed to succeed in this dynamic field. The course also covers ethical considerations, party autonomy, and emerging trends shaping the future of dispute resolution.
By the end of this course, you will have a strong conceptual foundation and practical insights into ADR processes, preparing you for advanced training in negotiation, mediation, and arbitration.
Instructor
Mian Sheraz Javaid
Master Dispute Resolution Through Arbitration Training.
Sheraz draws from his rare dual expertise as an engineer and barrister to offer elite training in contract drafting. These programs are crafted for professionals who draft or review complex contracts and seek to enhance clarity, enforceability, and risk control across jurisdictions and sectors.
