ICC Dispute Resolution Universities Programme
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, ICC Dispute Resolution Services is excited to announce its ICC Dispute Resolution Universities Programme, scheduled to take place from 21 to 23 May 2025.
The three-day programme is specifically designed for university students and features a series of modules offered in half-day sessions. Participants will explore the arbitration process in-depth, covering topics from the constitution of 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 ADR methods.
Students from selected universities will have the unique opportunity to learn about arbitral proceedings from experienced ICC staff members at ICC Global Headquarters in Paris. They will also engage in practical exercises and case scenarios, providing valuable hands-on training to all programme participants.
We will also offer universities that are not traveling to Paris the opportunity to observe the Programme online. Online places will be limited.
Applications for universities are open until 14 February 2025. ICC is looking forward to welcoming the universities. This programme is designed for universities, and we will give preference to the applications coming directly from the university professors and university administration. Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application by 27 February 2025.
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.
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.
When submitting your application, please provide an email address or telephone number at which you agree to be reached to answer on an urgent basis any question related to your application.
ICC Headquarters
33-43 Avenue du President Wilson
75116 Paris, France
Radosch Clément, Project Officer
Day 1: Introduction, Modules 1 and 2
With the option for the Morning or Afternoon Session
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 (20 min)
11:20 – 12:00 Practical exercises
Module 2 – Emergency Arbitrator
12:00 – 13:00 General Presentation: Emergency Arbitrator Proceedings
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 (20 min)
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 (20 min)
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: The 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 (20 min)
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 Procedure Provisions
Module 6 – Amicable Settlement in Arbitration
10:20 – 11:20 Introduction to ADR and ICC ADR Services
11:20 – 11:40 Break (20 min)
11:40 – 12:40 Case scenario on choice of ADR and incorporating ADR into arbitration
Closing
12:40 – 13:00 Closing
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 Procedure Provisions
Module 6 – Amicable Settlement in Arbitration
15:20 – 16:20 Introduction to ADR and ICC ADR Services
16:20 – 16:40 Break (20 min)
16:40 – 17:40 Case scenario on choice of ADR and incorporating ADR into arbitration
Closing
17:40 – 18:00 Closing
