6-Week Online Certificate Course on Arbitration, Drafting and Dispute Resolution [Learn from 5 Experts]: Enrol by June 6

Join the 6-Week Certificate Course on Arbitration, Drafting & Dispute Resolution. Learn from 5 experts, gain practical arbitration skills, and enrol by June 6.

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About the Certificate Course on IBC & Corporate Restructuring

Arbitration is reshaping how disputes are resolved in India and across the world. From domestic commercial disputes to cross-border investment conflicts, arbitration has become the preferred mechanism for parties who want expertise, speed, and finality.

Yet the gap between knowing arbitration law and being able to practice it remains wide. Most law students and young lawyers can recite the provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Very few have drafted a notice of arbitration, argued a Section 9 application, or understood what an arbitral tribunal actually looks for when structuring an award. This course is built for that gap.

What makes this course different is its dual focus. It is not just about understanding the law. It is about being able to use it. One full session is dedicated exclusively to drafting, where participants will be taught drafting the arbitration clause, the notice of arbitration, the statement of claim, the statement of defence, the terms of reference, and interim relief applications. The remaining sessions cover the full lifecycle of an arbitration, from foundations and proceedings to the award, enforcement, international arbitration, and the future of dispute resolution in India including mediation and online dispute resolution.

Every session is led by a practitioner who does this work every day. Not theory. Not textbook. Real practice.

Eligibility

Law students (including LLM students), graduates, faculties, practitioners and any one interested.

Candidates with non-legal background are eligible [CA, CS, etc].

Modules

Module 1: Foundations of Arbitration in India

• Why arbitration and not court: the considerations practitioners weigh for clients.
• Arbitration agreement: essentials, enforceability, and common drafting errors.
• Ad hoc vs institutional arbitration: how the choice plays out in practice.
• Arbitrability: what disputes can and cannot go to arbitration.
• Seat vs venue: the distinction that determines jurisdiction and enforcement.
• Appointment of arbitrators: Section 11, challenges, and judicial approach.

Module 2: Drafting in Arbitration: From Clause to Commencement

• Drafting the arbitration clause: standard, multi-tiered, and institutional clauses.
• Drafting the notice invoking arbitration: essentials, common errors, and what courts look for.
• Drafting the statement of claim: structure, narrative, and relief sought.
• Drafting the statement of defence: admissions, denials, and counterclaims.
• Drafting the terms of reference: scope, issues, and why it matters.
• Drafting a Section 9 application for interim relief: urgency, balance of convenience, and irreparable harm.
• Drafting a Section 17 application: differences from Section 9 and when to prefer it.

Module 3: The Arbitral Award

• How a well-structured arbitral award is crafted and what arbitrators look for.
• Types of awards: interim, final, consent, and additional awards.
• Interest in arbitration: pre-reference, pendente lite, and post-award interest.
• Costs under Section 31A: the shift towards the loser-pays principle and its practical impact.
• Challenging the award under Section 34: grounds, strategy, and realistic outcomes.
• Public policy after ONGC v Saw Pipes and its application by courts.

Module 4: Enforcement and Court Intervention

• Enforcing a domestic award under Section 36: procedure and practical realities.
• Stay of enforcement pending Section 34 proceedings: judicial approach and strategy.
• Section 37 appeals: scope, limitations, and extent of judicial intervention.
• Enforcement of foreign awards under the New York Convention in Indian courts.
• Grounds for refusing enforcement and how they are argued.
• Arbitrating against the government: sovereign immunity and practical considerations.

Module 5: International Arbitration

• International commercial arbitration: governing law, seat selection, and strategic considerations.
• Choosing the right institution: ICC, SIAC, LCIA, DIAC, and MCIA compared.
• India as a seat of arbitration: current standing and areas for improvement.
• Investment treaty arbitration: BITs, ICSID, and India’s position.
• Cross-border enforcement: practical challenges and how to anticipate them.
• Drafting the international arbitration clause: common errors and best practices.

Module 6: Mediation, Conciliation and the Future of Dispute Resolution

• Mediation Act, 2023: key changes and implications for dispute resolution strategy.
• When to advise mediation over arbitration: the conversation every counsel must have.
• Med-Arb and Arb-Med: hybrid models and how they operate in practice.
• Online dispute resolution: SEBI ODR, MSME Samadhan, and emerging frameworks.
• Investor-state dispute resolution: India’s evolving position.
• The future of dispute resolution: institutional arbitration, technology, and reform.

Perks of the Course

• Recordings and curated reading material provided with lifetime access
• Certificate of Participation and Appreciation

Faculties

1. Mr. Abhirakshak Rajpal, Founder, Vidhitva Law Partners
2. Ms. Stuti Menon, Associate, Kanga & Co.
3. Ms. Kritika Soni, Construction Arbitration Lawyer
4. Mr. Vansh Chadha, Associate, Kanga & Co.
5. Mr. Pradyumna Agarwal, Advocate, High Court

Duration

6 Weeks, starting June 7 (Every Sunday)

Timings: 4 PM onwards (90 minutes per session)

Last Date to Enrol

6 June 2026

Enrolment Fees

Rs 1000

Enrolment Procedure

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