ICC Dispute Resolution Universities Programme (In-person)
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 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. |
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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
| Introduction | |
| 9:20 – 9:40 | Welcome address and introduction Ruslan Mirzayev, Head of Education and Training, ICC Dispute Resolution Services |
| 9:40 – 10:15 | Introduction to ICC International Court of Arbitration, its Secretariat and ICC Rules of Arbitration Avishai Azriel, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court 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 Joya Cherfan, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration Alba Crespo Vildosola, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| 11:00 – 11:20 | Break |
| 11:20 – 12:00 | Practical exercises Joya Cherfan, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration Alba Crespo Vildosola, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| Module 2 – Emergency Arbitrator | |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Presentation: Emergency Arbitrator Proceedings and practical experience Daniela-Olivia Ghicajanu, Deputy Expert Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| 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 Angela Zhang, Deputy Expert Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Practical exercises Angela Zhang, Deputy Expert Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| 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 Mihaela Tarnovschi, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| 17:10 – 18:00 | Practical exercises Mihaela Tarnovschi, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
6 May 2026
| 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 Nicolás Gálvez Solís, Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| Module 6 – Amicable Settlement in Arbitration | |
| 10:20 – 11:20 | Presentation: Introduction to ADR and ICC ADR Services Yevhenii Vasylchenko, ADR Deputy Counsel, ICC International Centre for ADR |
| 11:20 – 11:40 | Break |
| 11:40 – 12:40 | Case scenario on choice of ADR and incorporating ADR into arbitration Yevhenii Vasylchenko, ADR Deputy Counsel, ICC International Centre for ADR |
| Closing | |
| 12:40 – 13:00 | Closing Remarks |
6 May 2026
| Introduction | |
| 14:20 – 14:40 | Welcome address and introduction Ruslan Mirzayev, Head of Education and Training, ICC Dispute Resolution Services |
| 14:40 – 15:15 | Introduction to ICC International Court of Arbitration, its Secretariat and ICC Rules of Arbitration Andrea Pastrana, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court 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 Elena Koch, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| 16:00 – 16:20 | Break |
| 16:20 – 17:00 | Practical exercises Elena Koch, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| Module 2 – Emergency Arbitrator | |
| 17:00 – 18:00 | Presentation: Emergency Arbitrator Proceedings and practical experience Nicolò Minella, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
7 May 2026
| 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 Maria Azul Gimenez Losano, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Practical exercises Maria Azul Gimenez Losano, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| 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 Francisco Trebucq, Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| 12:10 – 13:00 | Practical exercises Francisco Trebucq, Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| 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 Carla Cervantes, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| Module 6 – Amicable Settlement in Arbitration | |
| 15:20 – 16:20 | Presentation: Introduction to ADR and ICC ADR Services Yevhenii Vasylchenko, ADR Deputy Counsel, ICC International Centre for ADR |
| 16:20 – 16:40 | Break |
| 16:40 – 17:40 | Case scenario on choice of ADR and incorporating ADR into arbitration Yevhenii Vasylchenko, ADR Deputy Counsel, ICC International Centre for ADR |
| 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.
