ICC Advanced Arbitration Academy for Africa

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.