Are you interested in becoming an arbitrator?
Join the ICC Advanced Arbitration Academy for Africa!
The ICC Advanced Arbitration Academy is a comprehensive and practice-oriented professional training programme tailored for experienced arbitration practitioners who are interested in pursuing a career as an arbitrator.
Developed by the ICC Institute of World Business Law and organized under the auspices of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce, the programme aims to provide participants with a strong command of the arbitration procedures and prepare them to act as arbitrators in international arbitration cases, with a particular focus on ICC Rules of Arbitration.
For the 2023-2024 ICC Advanced Arbitration Academy for Africa, around 40 selected candidates will travel and participate in eight workshops organized in Nairobi, Dakar, Casablanca, and Accra. In each workshop, participants will be trained and guided by prominent arbitrators, ICC experts, counsels, and law professors. This is a truly unique opportunity to learn and exchange with leading professionals in the field.
To learn more about the programme, Download the 2024-2025 ICC Advanced Arbitration Academy for Africa Brochure.
Who should attend?
This advanced level professional training is designed primarily for senior and upper mid-level arbitration practitioners interested in pursuing a career as an arbitrator. Participants must have an advanced knowledge of the English language and sufficient experience in international arbitration.
How to apply?
Complete the following steps before 18 February 2024 at 23:59 (CET).
- Step 1: Submit your application on ICC Knowledge 2 Go platform.
- Step 2: Send your CV and Cover Letter to DRSLearning@iccwbo.org with the subject line “Academy Africa Application – [Name and Surname]”.
These documents should include your educational background and work experience with details of any arbitration-related experience, such as the number of years, the number of cases, and whether it was full-time or part-time. In your Cover Letter, please describe your motivation for joining the programme and your aspirations to become an arbitrator. We recommend limiting your response to under 1000 words.
Selection criteria
- Applicants residing and/or practising in Africa are given priority;
- Minimum experience of five years of professional experience in arbitration, with a preference for applicants with more than 10 years of experience;
- Advanced level in the English language is required as all instructions, assignments, and workshops will be conducted in English;
- Contributions to the development of arbitration in the region are desired; and
- Strong motivation and commitment for the program.
Tentative workshop dates and location :
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27-28 May 2024 |
Workshop 1-2 in Nairobi, Kenya |
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9-10 September 2024 |
Workshop 3-4 in Dakar, Senegal |
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9-10 December 2024 |
Workshop 5-6 in Casablanca, Marocco |
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March 2025 |
Workshop 7-8 in Accra, Ghana |
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Funke Adekoya |
Arbitrator, Funke Adekoya Arbitration Practice |
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Jacob Grierson |
Founding Partner, Anima Dispute Resolution |
| Dates and venue |
Detailed information about the dates and venues of each workshop will be given to selected participants after admission. |
| Travel info |
Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements and hotel reservations. No sponsorship from the ICC is available in this regard. |
| Working language | English |
| Registration fee |
US$3,200* *20% VAT will be applied Only selected applicants will be asked to pay the registration fee. If selected for the programme, participants commit to completing the payment process within the given timeline and attending all workshops. There are no scholarship or registration waivers available for this programme. |
| Cancellation policy |
Participants are eligible for a refund of their registration fee if a cancellation request is submitted in writing before 26 April 2024. However, this will incur a cancellation fee which must be covered by the participant. Any cancellation after the mentioned date is not refundable. Please note that ICC reserves the right to cancel this event or to make minor alterations to the content and timing of the programme or to the identity of the speakers. In the unlikely event of cancellation, delegates will be offered a full refund. ICC will not, however, be held responsible for any related expenses. |
| Disclaimer |
The photos and audio visual recordings taken at this meeting/event may be used and published by ICC, its subsidiaries or affiliates, for informational or promotional purposes in printed materials or online, including on ICC websites and in social media. Participation in the meeting/event 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. |
For further information please contact:
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Shofa Fathyamala |
Project Officer, Education and Training, Dispute Resolution Services |
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