Why Take National Introductory Arbitration

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is suitable for both lawyers and professionals without a legal background.
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• Lawyers wishing to add arbitration to their practice
• Other professionals wanting to enter the field of arbitration
• Those involved in arbitration hearings that wish to gain a better understanding of the process
• Tribunal members
• Mediators wishing to augment their ADR practice

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What Will I Learn and What Skills Will I Gain?

Learn the arbitration process from conducting hearings to analyzing evidence and writing awards.
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• Distinguish between arbitration, mediation, negotiation and litigation
  
• Know the various applications for arbitration
  
• Become fluent in the Arbitration Act applicable in your province of work
  
• Know the key objectives of arbitration
  
• Understand the stages of an arbitration file and the arbitration process
  
• Understand the role and responsibilities of the arbitrator
  
• Explore how to manage ethical dilemmas in arbitration
  
• Fully understand evidence in all its various forms
  
• Know the role of contract law in arbitration
  
• Practice decision making as an arbitrator
  
• Write an arbitration award 

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Where Can I Go From Here?

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Work Towards a Designation

If you are considering becoming an arbitrator, this course provides the training necessary to apply for a nationally-recognized professional designation in arbitration.

Lawyers: Continuing Professional Development for Law Society of Alberta

For Alberta lawyers, consider including this course as a CPD learning activity in your mandatory annual Continuing Professional Development Plan as required by the Law Society of Alberta. [/expand]