ICC Dispute Resolution Universities Programme
Online & In Person Online
ICC HQ, 33-43 avenue du Président Wilson, 75116 ParisIn line with the pledge of the ICC International Court of Arbitration to ensure access to justice and the rule of law globally, the International Chamber of Commerce has been working to make education on arbitration and amicable dispute resolution (ADR) more accessible for future generations of lawyers across the world. As the global leader in dispute resolution, we have been working with universities from diverse regions and countries to support them in teaching arbitration and ADR, creating knowledge accessibility for all.
ICC Dispute Resolution Services is excited to announce its ICC Dispute Resolution Universities Programme, scheduled to take place in person in Paris from 9 to 11 December 2025, and, as an alternative option for the universities who cannot travel to Paris, online from 2 to 5 December 2025.
This programme is specifically designed for university students and features a series of modules offered in three half-day sessions in-person or four 2-hour sessions for our online programme. Participants will explore the arbitration process in depth, covering topics from the constitution of the arbitral tribunal to arbitral awards. Additionally, the programme will introduce students to the ICC International Court of Arbitration and its activities, as well as give insights into our ADR methods.
Students from selected universities will have the unique opportunity to learn about arbitral and ADR proceedings from experienced ICC staff members. They will also engage in practical exercises and case scenarios, providing valuable hands-on training to all programme participants.
Applications for universities are open until 5 October 2025. This programme is designed for universities, and we will only accept applications coming from the university professors and university administration. Applications from students and incomplete applications will be discarded. Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application by 12 October 2025. A second round of applications will be open until 12 October, from which applicants will be selected if additional spots are available.
ICC is looking forward to hosting university students at our headquarters for this valuable educational experience.
| Venue | ICC Headquarters 33-43 Avenue du President Wilson 75116 Paris, France |
| Contact | Clément Radosch, Project Coordinator |
| Travel Info | When applying, Universities are responsible to ensure that they have sufficient funding for their travel and stay in Paris. No sponsorship from the ICC is available in this regard. |
| Disclaimer | The photos and audio-visual recordings taken during the event may be used and published by ICC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or co-organizers of the event, for informational or promotional purposes in printed materials or online, including on ICC websites and in social media. Participation in the programme implies agreement to such use of photos or audio-visual recordings in which the participant may appear unless ICC receives written notification to the contrary. |
| Event registration fees | Free of charge |
Day 1: Introduction, Modules 1 and 2
With the option for the Morning or Afternoon Session
| Introduction | |
| 9:20 – 9:40 | Welcome address and introduction |
| 9:40 – 10:15 | Introduction to ICC International Court of Arbitration, its Secretariat and ICC Rules of Arbitration Mock case |
| Module 1 – Constitution of the Arbitral Tribunal | |
| 10:15 – 11:00 | General Presentation: Constitution of the arbitral tribunals under ICC Rules of Arbitration Confirmation and appointment, objections to confirmation, challenge and replacement of arbitrators |
| 11:00 – 11:20 | Break |
| 11:20 – 12:00 | Practical exercises |
| Module 2 – Emergency Arbitrator | |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | General Presentation: Emergency Arbitrator Proceedings and practical experience |
| Introduction | |
| 14:20 – 14:40 | Welcome address and introduction |
| 14:40 – 15:15 | Introduction to ICC International Court of Arbitration, its Secretariat and ICC Rules of Arbitration Mock case |
| Module 1 – Constitution of the Arbitral Tribunal | |
| 15:15 – 16:00 | General Presentation: Constitution of the arbitral tribunals under ICC Rules of Arbitration Confirmation and appointment, objections to confirmation, challenge and replacement of arbitrators |
| 16:00 – 16:20 | Break |
| 16:20 – 17:00 | Practical exercises |
| Module 2 – Emergency Arbitrator | |
| 17:00 – 18:00 | General Presentation: Emergency Arbitrator Proceedings and practical experience |
Day 2: Modules 3 and 4
With the option for the Morning or Afternoon Session
| Module 3 - Complex Arbitrations: prima facie jurisdiction, multiple parties, multiple contracts, joinder and consolidation | |
| 09:20 – 10:30 | General Presentation: ICC Court’s practice in respect of Articles 6 to 10 of ICC Rules of Arbitration |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Practical exercises |
| 11:00 – 11:20 | Break |
| Module 4 - Arbitral Awards | |
| 11:20 – 12:10 | General Presentation: ICC awards and ICC’s unique scrutiny process / Fixing of costs and their allocation |
| 12:10 – 13:00 | Practical exercises |
| Module 3 - Complex Arbitrations: prima facie jurisdiction, multiple parties, multiple contracts, joinder and consolidation | |
| 14:20 – 15:30 | General Presentation: ICC Court’s practice in respect of Articles 6 to 10 of ICC Rules of Arbitration |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Practical exercises |
| 16:00 – 16:20 | Break |
| Module 4 - Arbitral Awards | |
| 16:20 – 17:10 | General Presentation: ICC awards and ICC’s unique scrutiny process / Fixing of costs and their allocation |
| 17:10 – 18:00 | Practical exercises |
Day 3: Modules 5 and 6
With the option for the Morning or Afternoon Session
| Module 5 – Expedited Arbitration Procedures | |
| 09:20 – 10:20 | General Presentation: Expedited Arbitration Procedures Practical exercise: Discussion and proposal of a procedural timetable for a case under Expedited Arbitration Procedures |
| Module 6 – Amicable Settlement in Arbitration | |
| 10:20 – 11:20 | Introduction to ADR and ICC ADR Services |
| 11:20 – 11:40 | Break |
| 11:40 – 12:40 | Case scenario on choice of ADR and incorporating ADR into arbitration |
| Closing | |
| 12:40 – 13:00 | Closing Remarks |
| Module 5 – Expedited Arbitration Procedures | |
| 14:20 – 15:20 | General Presentation: Expedited Arbitration Procedures Practical exercise: Discussion and proposal of a procedural timetable for a case under Expedited Arbitration Procedures |
| Module 6 – Amicable Settlement in Arbitration | |
| 15:20 – 16:20 | Introduction to ADR and ICC ADR Services |
| 16:20 – 16:40 | Break |
| 16:40 – 17:40 | Case scenario on choice of ADR and incorporating ADR into arbitration |
| Closing | |
| 17:40 – 18:00 | Closing Remarks |
Online Programme
All times are indicated in Paris Time Zone
| Introduction | |
| 14:00 – 14:10 | Welcome address and introduction |
| 14:10 – 14:45 | Introduction to ICC International Court of Arbitration, its Secretariat and ICC Rules of Arbitration Mock case |
| Module 1 – Constitution of the Arbitral Tribunal | |
| 14:45 – 15:30 | General Presentation: Constitution of the arbitral tribunals under ICC Rules of Arbitration. Confirmation and appointment, objections to confirmation, challenge and replacement of arbitrators |
| 15:30 – 16:10 | Practical exercises |
| Module 2 – Emergency Arbitrator | |
| 14:00 – 14:50 | General Presentation: Emergency Arbitrator proceedings and Practical experience |
| Module 3 – Complex Arbitrations: prima facie jurisdiction, multiple parties, multiple contracts, joinder and consolidation | |
| 14:50 – 15:30 | General Presentation: The Court’s practice in respect of Articles 6 to 10 of the ICC Rules of Arbitration Constitution of the arbitral tribunal and the issue of costs in multiparty arbitrations |
| 15:30 – 16:10 | Practical exercises |
| Module 4 - Arbitral Awards | |
| 14:00 – 14:50 | General Presentation: ICC awards and ICC’s unique scrutiny process/ Fixing of costs and their allocation |
| 14:50 – 15:30 | Practical exercises |
| Module 5 – Expedited Arbitration Procedures | |
| 15:30 – 16:10 | General Presentation: Expedited Procedures and Practical experience Instructions for students: Discuss and propose a procedural timetable for a case under EPP |
| Module 6 – Amicable Settlement in Arbitration | |
| 14:00 – 15:00 | Introduction to ADR and ICC ADR Services |
| 15:00 – 16:00 | Case scenario on choice of ADR and incorporating ADR into arbitration |
| Closing | |
| 16:00 – 16:10 | Closing Remarks |
| 8 September 2025 | Opening of applications |
| 5 October 2025 | Closing of applications (first round) |
| 12 October 2025 | Outcome of applications (first round) Closing of applications (second round) |
| 17 October 2025 | Outcome of applications (second round) |
| 02-05 December 2025 | Online Programme |
| 09-11 December 2025 | In-person Programme |
More information will be shared in due course.
