About the Academy for Arbitrators
In autumn of 2023, the Russian Institute of Modern Arbitration conducted the first Academy for Arbitrators - an intensive practice-oriented course for experts wishing to be appointed as arbitrators in the future, as well as already experienced arbitrators who want to improve their knowledge and skills in arbitration.
In 2026, the Academy was held in an updated format. Each Academy Day resembled a panel discussion, where each of the speakers revealed a separate problem on a common topic, and the other speakers complemented the presentation, giving the audience the opportunity to evaluate the issue under consideration from different sides. The moderator of the day helped direct the scientific and practical discussion during the day.
The third course covered the intricacies of conducting the process from the moment of conclusion of the arbitration agreement to the issuance of an arbitral award. The speakers talked about the approaches of various jurisdictions and shared their experience with difficult issues of the arbitral procedure, including the selection of an arbitrator and his interview, conflict of interest, structuring the course of the dispute and oral hearing, interaction with witnesses and experts, research of evidence and their claim, and requirements for an arbitral award.
In the updated program of the Academy, we have also added workshops with leading experts on various topics, lectures from foreign speakers, and a business breakfast where participants had the opportunity to communicate and network with lecturers in an informal setting.
The Academy is designed for:
- experienced litigation lawyers looking for further professional advancement;
- in-house lawyers who want to try themselves as arbitrators;
- professors and researchers;
- parties' representatives in arbitration who also want to be appointed as arbitrators in the future;
The working language: Russian.
Format: offline and online.
Terms of participation:
To participate, you must have at least 10 years of professional experience and fill out the registration form.
Participation fee: there are several participation packages available to participants to choose from, depending on the content.
The Academy for Arbitrators 2026 has concluded. You can see the Program here.
Stay tuned for updates on the opening of registration for the Academy for Arbitrators 2027!