Arbitration
Practical Guideline: Dissecting Templates
Learn how to draft essential arbitration documents from initiation through final award for effective case management.
- Intermediate
- English
- 2 months
- 6 lessons
- Certificate included
What you will learn?
Draft arbitration notices effectively
Prepare terms of reference and witness statements
Compose enforceable final awards
Apply templates to real arbitration cases
Who this course is for
Paralegals supporting arbitration cases
Legal drafters preparing case documents
Young lawyers entering dispute resolution practice
Arbitration case managers seeking template expertise.
Prerequisites
Familiarity with arbitration flow
Understanding of procedural timelines
Basic drafting skills
Interest in arbitration practice development.
Why this course
Provides practical drafting skills for arbitration documents, Explains the function and structure of key documents, Strengthens ability to meet institutional requirements, Enhances clarity and enforceability of arbitration materials, Prepares participants for real-world arbitration scenarios, Builds confidence in procedural compliance.
Course content
Objective
Learn to draft effective notices of arbitration that initiate proceedings without procedural risk.
Key topics
Understand the legal purpose of notices
Identify mandatory elements under major institutional rules
Apply correct language and structure
Avoid common defects leading to invalid notices
Align notice drafting with procedural deadlines
Ensure compliance with arbitration agreements.
Week 1
Lesson 1
Preview available
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft/redline a clause based on the lesson focus and explain your drafting choices.
Objective
Master the drafting of terms of reference and procedural orders for smooth case management.
Key topics
Define the role of terms of reference in arbitration
Draft comprehensive and accurate case summaries
Address procedural timelines and responsibilities
Incorporate confidentiality and disclosure requirements
Ensure tribunal approval and party consent
Avoid ambiguities leading to disputes.
Week 2
Lesson 2
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft/redline a clause based on the lesson focus and explain your drafting choices.
Objective
Develop skills to draft persuasive and compliant witness statements.
Key topics
Structure witness statements for clarity and credibility
Apply best practices for presenting factual evidence
Ensure compliance with institutional disclosure rules
Avoid inconsistencies that undermine testimony
Integrate exhibits and supporting documents effectively
Draft summaries for complex technical evidence.
Week 3
Lesson 3
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft/redline a clause based on the lesson focus and explain your drafting choices.
Objective
Gain expertise in drafting high-quality submissions that influence arbitration outcomes.
Key topics
Prepare written submissions aligned with tribunal expectations
Draft procedural letters and applications
Apply strategies for concise and persuasive arguments
Anticipate objections and procedural challenges
Maintain professionalism in tone and format
Ensure compliance with procedural orders.
Week 4
Lesson 4
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft/redline a clause based on the lesson focus and explain your drafting choices.
Objective
Learn how to draft enforceable arbitral awards that meet global standards.
Key topics
Understand formal requirements of arbitral awards
Apply logical structuring for clarity and enforceability
Draft dispositive sections accurately
Incorporate reasoning that withstands annulment challenges
Ensure compliance with seat-specific requirements
Review awards for language precision and consistency.
Week 5
Lesson 5
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft/redline a clause based on the lesson focus and explain your drafting choices.
Objective
Apply knowledge through practical template-based drafting exercises for professional arbitration practice.
Key topics
Work with real-world arbitration templates
Identify essential drafting elements
Correct common errors in sample documents
Apply institutional compliance checks
Receive feedback on drafting exercises
Build a toolkit for future arbitration practice.
Week 6
Lesson 6
Online
Video Lectures
60 min
Activity
Draft/redline a clause based on the lesson focus and explain your drafting choices.
Description
Effective documentation is the backbone of successful arbitration. From the initiation of proceedings to the issuance of final awards, every stage demands precise, structured, and enforceable documents. This course provides a practical, hands-on guide to drafting critical arbitration documents, including notices of arbitration, terms of reference, procedural orders, witness statements, and final awards.
Participants will learn the purpose and structure of each document, common drafting pitfalls, and best practices for clarity and compliance with institutional rules. Emphasis is placed on both procedural and substantive accuracy, ensuring documents withstand scrutiny during proceedings and enforcement stages.
Through templates, exercises, and real-world examples, learners will gain the skills necessary to draft professional arbitration documents that meet global standards.
Participants will learn the purpose and structure of each document, common drafting pitfalls, and best practices for clarity and compliance with institutional rules. Emphasis is placed on both procedural and substantive accuracy, ensuring documents withstand scrutiny during proceedings and enforcement stages.
Through templates, exercises, and real-world examples, learners will gain the skills necessary to draft professional arbitration documents that meet global standards.
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.
