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. |
| Disclaimers |
Participation
Online attendance
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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. |
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 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 | General 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 |
| 11:00 – 11:20 | Break |
| 11:20 – 12:00 | Practical exercises Elena Koch, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| Module 2 – Emergency Arbitrator | |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | General Presentation: Emergency Arbitrator Proceedings and practical experience Carla Cervantes, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| 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 | General Presentation: Constitution of the arbitral tribunals under ICC Rules of Arbitration Confirmation and appointment, objections to confirmation, challenge and replacement of arbitrators Miracle Eme, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| 16:00 – 16:20 | Break |
| 16:20 – 17:00 | Practical exercises Miracle Eme, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| Module 2 – Emergency Arbitrator | |
| 17:00 – 18:00 | General Presentation: Emergency Arbitrator Proceedings and practical experience Nicolò Minella, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| 18:30 – 19:30 | Cocktail Reception |
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 Jonathan Sive, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Practical exercises Jonathan Sive, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| 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 Speaker to be confirmed, Deputy Expert Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| 12:10 – 13:00 | Practical exercises Speaker to be confirmed, 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 | General Presentation: ICC Court’s practice in respect of Articles 6 to 10 of ICC Rules of Arbitration Mihaela Tarnovschi, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Practical exercises Mihaela Tarnovschi, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| 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 Speaker to be confirmed, Deputy Expert Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| 17:10 – 18:00 | Practical exercises Speaker to be confirmed, Deputy Expert Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
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 Loïc Le Dû Högberg, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| Module 6 – Amicable Settlement in Arbitration | |
| 10:20 – 11:20 | Introduction to ADR and ICC ADR Services Yevhenii Vasylchenko, ADR Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| 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 Court of Arbitration |
| Closing | |
| 12:40 – 13:00 | Closing Remarks Ruslan Mirzayev, Head of Education and Training, ICC Dispute Resolution Services |
| 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 Diego Alexandre-Garcia, ADR Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| Module 6 – Amicable Settlement in Arbitration | |
| 15:20 – 16:20 | Introduction to ADR and ICC ADR Services Yevhenii Vasylchenko, ADR Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| 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 Court of Arbitration |
| Closing | |
| 17:40 – 18:00 | Closing Remarks Ruslan Mirzayev, Head of Education and Training, ICC Dispute Resolution Services |
Online Programme
All times are indicated in Paris Time Zone
Day 1: 2 December 2025
| Introduction | |
| 9:30 – 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 Mock case Arpan Banerjee, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration Liyuan Feng, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| 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 Lukáš Paleček, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| 11:00 – 11:40 | Practical exercises Lukáš Paleček, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| Introduction | |
| 14:30 – 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 Mock case Mayara Nunes, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| 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 Gwenllian Kern-Allely, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| 16:00 – 16:40 | Practical exercises Gwenllian Kern-Allely, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
Day 2: 3 December 2025
| Module 2 – Emergency Arbitrator | |
| 09:30 – 10:20 | General Presentation: Emergency Arbitrator proceedings and Practical experience Arpan Banerjee, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| Module 3 – Complex Arbitrations: prima facie jurisdiction, multiple parties, multiple contracts, joinder and consolidation | |
| 10:20 – 11:00 | 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 Winnie Wat, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| 11:00 - 11:40 | Practical exercises Winnie Wat, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| Module 2 – Emergency Arbitrator | |
| 14:30 – 15:20 | General Presentation: Emergency Arbitrator proceedings and Practical experience Gulirano Abdullajonova, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| Module 3 – Complex Arbitrations: prima facie jurisdiction, multiple parties, multiple contracts, joinder and consolidation | |
| 15:20 – 16:00 | 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 Daniela Ghicajanu, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| 16:00 – 16:40 | Practical exercises Daniela Ghicajanu, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
Day 3: 4 December 2025
| Module 4 - Arbitral Awards | |
| 09:30 – 10:20 | General Presentation: ICC awards and ICC’s unique scrutiny process/ Fixing of costs and their allocation Sophie Varenne, Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| 10:20 – 11:00 | Practical exercises Sophie Varenne, Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| Module 5 – Expedited Arbitration Procedures | |
| 11:00 – 11:40 | General Presentation: Expedited Procedures and Practical experience Instructions for students: Discuss and propose a procedural timetable for a case under EPP Maria Azul Gimenez Losano, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| Module 4 - Arbitral Awards | |
| 14:30 – 15:20 | General Presentation: ICC awards and ICC’s unique scrutiny process/ Fixing of costs and their allocation Mihaela Tarnovschi, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| 15:20 – 16:00 | Practical exercises Mihaela Tarnovschi, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| Module 5 – Expedited Arbitration Procedures | |
| 16:00 – 16:40 | General Presentation: Expedited Procedures and Practical experience Instructions for students: Discuss and propose a procedural timetable for a case under EPP Gwenllian Kern-Allely, Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
Day 4: 5 December 2025
| Module 6 – Amicable Settlement in Arbitration | |
| 09:30 – 10:30 | Introduction to ADR and ICC ADR Services Chahinez Ouali, ADR Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| 10:30 – 11:30 | Case scenario on choice of ADR and incorporating ADR into arbitration Chahinez Ouali, ADR Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| Closing | |
| 11:30 - 11:40 | Closing Remarks Ruslan Mirzayev, Head of Education and Training, ICC Dispute Resolution Services |
| Module 6 – Amicable Settlement in Arbitration | |
| 14:30 – 15:30 | Introduction to ADR and ICC ADR Services Chahinez Ouali, ADR Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| 15:30 – 16:30 | Case scenario on choice of ADR and incorporating ADR into arbitration Chahinez Ouali, ADR Deputy Counsel, ICC International Court of Arbitration |
| Closing | |
| 16:30 – 16:40 | Closing Remarks Ruslan Mirzayev, Head of Education and Training, ICC Dispute Resolution Services |
| 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) |
| From 20 October until 14 November 2025 | Registration of selected universities |
| 24 November 2025 | Communication of ICC speakers' names |
| 02-05 December 2025 | Online Programme |
| 09-11 December 2025 | In-person Programme |
More information will be shared in due course.
