Arbitration

Introduction to ADR

Gain a comprehensive overview of ADR processes, including negotiation, mediation, and arbitration frameworks.

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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

Course content

2 Weeks
8 lectures
Course Objective

Understand the philosophy and purpose behind ADR systems.

Definition and evolution of ADR
Historical roots and global adoption
Key distinctions from traditional litigation
Activity

Intro quiz on legal vs ADR processes.

Course Objective

Explore the international landscape of ADR mechanisms.

ADR practices in common law vs civil law jurisdictions
Major institutions: ICC, SIAC, LCIA, DIAC, SCCA
Cross-border dispute challenges
Activity

Map major ADR institutions by region.

Course Objective

Compare court-based litigation with ADR in terms of cost, time, confidentiality, and control.

Court procedures vs. consensual resolution
Judicial enforceability and neutrality
Efficiency and finality
Activity

Case comparison: Civil case vs mediated outcome.

Course Objective

Understand the foundations of interest-based negotiation.

Positions vs interests
BATNA and ZOPA concepts
Effective negotiation strategies
Activity

Simulated negotiation role-play.

Course Objective

Learn the step-by-step mediation process and the mediator’s role.

Voluntariness and confidentiality
Stages: Opening, joint sessions, caucus, settlement
Role of the mediator vs legal counsel
Activity

Watch mediation video and reflect.

Course Objective

Explore the formal structure of arbitration as a binding ADR process.

Types: Institutional vs ad hoc arbitration
Arbitration agreement and tribunal selection
Enforcement of arbitral awards (New York Convention)
Activity

Draft a sample arbitration clause.

Course Objective

Understand the advantages and risks of hybrid ADR methods.

Process flows of Med-Arb and Arb-Med
When to choose a hybrid model
Cultural and legal considerations
Activity

Group discussion on ethical concerns in Med-Arb.

Course Objective

Apply the concepts learned through a real-world scenario.

Case analysis involving multi-party contract dispute
Choosing the appropriate ADR method
Final course quiz (20 MCQs)
Activity

Capstone quiz + feedback survey.

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This course includes

46.5 hours on-demand video
77 articles
85 downloadable resources
Full time access
Access on mobile and Tablet
Certificate of Completion
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