FELLOWSHIP ASSESSMENT COURSE (FAC)

30th October 2013, Wednesday, 9.00am to 5.00pm

(Module 1)

8 th & 9th November 2013, Friday & Saturday, 9.00am to 5.00pm

(Modules 2, 3, 4, and 5)

11th November 2013, Monday, 9.00am to 5.00pm

(Written Assessment)

Intellioffices, Level 3, 146 Robinson Road, Singapore 068909 

The Singapore Institute of Arbitrators (SIArb) is pleased to announce that the annual Fellowship Assessment Course is now open for registrations. Candidates who pass the Course may, subject to satisfying other relevant criteria, qualify for admission as a Fellow Member of the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators. 

SYNOPSIS OF THE COURSE

The Fellowship Assessment Course (FAC) consists of a two-full day programme (8 th and 9th November 2013) which covers Modules 2, 3, 4 & 5 with topics such as: institution arbitration and ad-hoc arbitration, arbitration agreement, appointment of arbitrator, the UNCITRAL model law, roles of tribunal and parties, procedures for arbitration, drafting of directions, hearing, procedures for arbitration and drafting of Award. Non-legally trained candidates are required to undertake Module 1 (30th October 2013) which covers topics related to Laws of Contract, Tort and Evidence. 

AWARD WRITING EXAMINATION

The Award Writing examination to be scheduled for 11th November 2013 is open to all candidates. However, to complete the Fellowship Assessment Course successfully, candidates are required to achieve 100% attendance and pass assessments of Modules 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Lawyers are exempted from completing Module 1. This is an Open Book Examination and candidates may bring into the examination hall any books or documents deemed relevant. Successful completion of the course modules and the Award Writing Examination will be deemed to be equivalent of passing the corresponding requirements for Fellowship of SIArb provided that candidates are aged at least 35 years old at the time of application. Subject to other admission criteria, successful completion of the Award Writing Examination will qualify members of the Law Society of Singapore to be admitted to the Panel of Arbitrators of the Law Society Arbitration Scheme.

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