ICC Dispute Resolution Universities Programme (In-person)

09:00 (GMT+02:00)
18:00 (GMT+02:00)
ClassroomICC HQ, 33-43 avenue du Président Wilson, 75116 Paris
English

In 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 third edition of the ICC Dispute Resolution Universities Programme, scheduled to take place in person in Paris from 5 to 7 May 2026. If you are interested in attending the Programme online, which will take from 26 to 29 May 2026, please apply through this LINK.

This programme is specifically designed for university students and features a series of modules delivered in person over two one‑and‑a‑half‑day sessions. 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 from experienced ICC staff members. They will also engage in practical exercises, providing valuable hands-on training to all programme participants.

Applications for universities are open until 28 February 2026. This programme is intended 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 9 March 2026. Selected universties will be allocated either to option 1 (5 May and 6 May morning) or option 2 (6 May afternoon and 7 May).

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.
Disclaimers

Participation
Participation must comply with all applicable national and international regulations, including sanctions and embargo measures.

 

Pictures
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.

 

Should you have any questions regarding these requirements, please feel free to contact us.
Event registration fees This event is offered free of charge and does not involve any transfer of economic resources.
Certificates We inform you that no certificate will be issued for this event.

 

5 May 2026

 

Morning 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
 
Module 1 – Constitution of the Arbitral Tribunal
10:15 – 11:00 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 Presentation: Emergency Arbitrator Proceedings and practical experience


 

Afternoon Session
Module 3 - Complex Arbitrations: prima facie jurisdiction, multiple parties, multiple contracts, joinder and consolidation
14:20 – 15:30 Presentation: ICC Court’s practice in respect of Articles 6 to 10 of ICC Rules of Arbitration 
Constitution of the arbitral tribunal and the issue of costs in multiparty arbitrations
15:30 – 16:00 Practical exercises
16:00 – 16:20 Break
 
Module 4 - Arbitral Awards
16:20 – 17:10 Presentation: ICC awards and ICC’s unique scrutiny process / Fixing of costs and their allocation
17:10 – 18:00 Practical exercises

 

6 May 2026

 

Morning Session
Module 5 – Expedited Arbitration Procedures
09:20 – 10:20 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 Presentation: 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

 

6 May 2026

 

Afternoon Session
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
 
Module 1 – Constitution of the Arbitral Tribunal
15:15 – 16:00 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 Presentation: Emergency Arbitrator Proceedings and practical experience

 

7 May 2026

 

Morning Session
Module 3 - Complex Arbitrations: prima facie jurisdiction, multiple parties, multiple contracts, joinder and consolidation
09:20 – 10:30 Presentation: ICC Court’s practice in respect of Articles 6 to 10 of ICC Rules of Arbitration 
Constitution of the arbitral tribunal and the issue of costs in multiparty arbitrations
10:30 – 11:00 Practical exercises
11:00 – 11:20 Break
 
Module 4 - Arbitral Awards
11:20 – 12:10 Presentation: ICC awards and ICC’s unique scrutiny process / Fixing of costs and their allocation
12:10 – 13:00 Practical exercises

 

Afternoon Session
Module 5 – Expedited Arbitration Procedures
14:20 – 15:20 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 Presentation: 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

 

6 May 2026

 

To all participants (option 1 and option 2) 

18:30 – 19:30 Cocktail Reception
30 January 2026 Opening of applications
28 February 2026 Closing of applications
9 March 2026 Outcome of applications 
23 March 2026 Selected Universities to confirm participation
Between 9 March 2026 and 6 April 2026 Individual registration of participants from selected universities
From 5 to 7 May 2026 In-person Programme

 

More information will be shared in due course.

Organisers
ICC DRS