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International Entry Course (IEC)

Registrations are now closed

Date:

April 26, 2019

Time:

9:00am

Location:

M Hotel, 81 Anson Road, Singapore 079908

Member Price:

Non Member Price:

Date:

April 26, 2019

Time:

9:00am

- 5:30pm

Venue:

M Hotel, 81 Anson Road, Singapore 079908

Descriptions:

Contact SIArb Secretariat secretariat@siarb.org.sg

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

SYNOPSIS OF THE COURSE

The International Entry Course consists of 4 Modules conducted over two full days (26 & 27 April 2019). Each Module covers a particular segment of arbitration law and practice. Module 1 gives an overview of arbitration and introduces key concepts, rules and legislation. Module 2 covers the commencement of arbitration, and issues concerning constitution, jurisdiction and powers of the tribunal. Module 3 goes into the arbitration procedure, from statements to the substantive hearing. Module 4 discusses the award, and the steps that may be taken to challenge or enforce the award.

A candidate may apply to sit for only some of the Modules. Successful completion of all the course modules (with 100% attendance) and assessments will lead to qualification for membership as Member of SIArb, subject to satisfying other qualifying requirements.

 Format: Each Module comprises lectures and a tutorial. Candidates wishing to complete the whole course must take a written assessment of 2.5 hours on Monday 29 April 2019 from 1230 to 1500 hours.

SIArb INTERNATIONAL ENTRY COURSE (IEC) PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
4 Modules and a written assessment to be passed for successful completion of the course:

Day 1, 26 April 2019

08:30 – 09:00 Registration
09:00 – 09:30 Introduction to Course and its Objectives
09:30 – 11:00 Module 1 – An Introduction to Arbitration

  • Key aspects of arbitration and fundamental concepts
  • Arbitration and other forms of dispute resolution
  • Types of arbitration – Ad hoc and institutional arbitration
  • Laws and Rules applicable to an arbitration
11:00 – 11:15 Coffee Break
11:15 – 12:00 Module 1 – An Introduction to Arbitration

  • Overview of Singapore legislation
  • The arbitration agreement
  • Overview of the arbitration process
12:00 – 13:00 Tutorial 1
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 15:15 Module 2 – Arbitration Agreement, Commencement & The Tribunal

  • Agreement to arbitrate – significance and formal requirements
  • Validity of arbitration agreement and stay of court proceedings
  • Commencement of the arbitration – procedure and significance
  • Constituting the Tribunal
15:15 – 15:30 Coffee Break
15:30 – 16:30 Module 2 – Arbitration Agreement, Commencement & The Tribunal

  • Jurisdiction and powers of the Tribunal
  • Rights and duties of the Tribunal
  • Challenges to the Tribunal
16:30 – 17:30 Tutorial 2

Day 2, 27 April 2019

08:30 – 09:00 Registration
09:00 – 10:30 Module 3 – Arbitration Procedure

  • Institutional and ad hoc arbitration
  • Arbitration rules
  • Overview of arbitral process
  • Pleadings, discovery and other interlocutory matters
  • Preliminary meetings and procedural orders
10:30 – 10:45 Coffee Break
10:45 – 11:30 Module 3 – Arbitration Procedure

  • The substantive hearing
  • Evidence
  • Expert testimony and witness conferencing
  • Closing submissions and close of proceedings
11:30 – 12:30 Tutorial 3
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch
13:30 – 14:45 Module 4 – The Award; Recognition & Enforcement of Awards

  • Nature of an award
  • Types of awards
  • Essential features of an award
14:45 – 15:00 Coffee Break
15:00 – 16:00 Module 4 – The Award; Recognition & Enforcement of Awards

  • Challenge and appeal
  • Recognition and enforcement of Awards
16:00 – 17:00 Tutorial 4

Day 3, 29 April 2019

08:30 – 09:00 Registration
09:00 – 11:00 Review and Discussion
11:00 – 12:00 Lunch
12:00 – 12:30 Registration and set up for Examination
12:30 – 15:00 Written Assessment


FEES STRUCTURE:

MODULE FEES
Module 1 – An Introduction to Arbitration $450
Module 2 – Arbitration Agreement, Commencement & The Tribunal $450
Module 3 – Arbitration Procedure $450
Module 4 – The Award; Recognition & Enforcement of Awards $450
Modules 1, 2, 3 & 4 (incl. written assessment) for SIArb Associate Members $1600
Modules 1, 2, 3 & 4 (incl. written assessment) Non-SIArb Members $1800

Download Brochure HERE.

SILE Attendance Policy
Participants who wish to claim CPD Points must comply strictly with the Attendance Policy set out in the CPD Guidelines. For this activity, participants are reminded to sign in on arrival and sign out at the conclusion of each module in the manner required by the organiser. Participants must not be absent from each module for more than 15 minutes. Participants who register for a module and comply strictly with the Attendance Policy in respect of that module may obtain Public CPD Points for that module. For the avoidance of doubt, the modules are: Module 1 (4 Public CPD Points), Module 2 (3.5 Public CPD Points), Module 3 (3.5 Public CPD Points) and Module 4 (3 Public CPD Points). Participants who do not comply with the Attendance Policy in respect of any particular module will not be able to obtain CPD Points for that module. Please refer to www.sileCPDcentre.sg for more information.
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