The Indian Institute of Arbitration & Mediation (IIAM) announces the next batch of its Certificate Course on Arbitration: Advocacy & Drafting (CAAD) a comprehensive 30-hour online professional training programme, commencing from 20 February 2026.
About the Course
Arbitration advocacy and drafting are core competencies in contemporary dispute resolution practice. Precision in pleadings, strategic presentation of evidence, and effective advocacy before arbitral tribunals play a decisive role in the outcome of arbitration proceedings. The CAAD programme is designed to equip participants with practical, hands-on skills required to excel in arbitration advocacy and drafting.
This intensive programme bridges theory and practice by focusing on real-life arbitration scenarios, drafting exercises, and advocacy strategies, thereby enabling participants to confidently handle arbitration matters.
Key Features
• Duration: 2 Months | Total Training: 30 Hours
• Mode: Online (Live Interactive Sessions)
• Schedule: Every Friday & Saturday (Evening Sessions)
• Time – 6 PM to 7 PM
• Batch Commencement: 20 February 2026
• Limited Intake: To ensure personalised learning and effective interaction
Course Highlights
• Understanding core principles and procedures of arbitration
• Drafting persuasive pleadings, Notice of Arbitration, Arbitration agreement, including statements of claim and defence
• Strategies for effective evidence presentation and oral advocacy
• Case analysis and arbitration strategy formulation
• Exposure to real-life case studies and expert insights
• Drafting assignments with individualized evaluation and feedback
Eligibility
The programme is open to:
• Advocates and Legal Practitioners
• In-house Counsels
• Engineers, Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries
• Management Professionals
• Law Students and Arbitration Enthusiasts
Evaluation & Certification
Participants will be assessed based on:
• Drafting assignments
• Attendance and class participation
Upon successful completion, participants will be awarded a Certificate by IIAM.
Course Fee
• Indian Participants: INR 20,000
• Students (India): INR 10,000
• NRI / SAARC Participants: USD 300 (Students: USD 150)
• Foreign Participants: USD 340 (Students: USD 170)
(Fee includes training material)
Application & Enquiries
Interested applicants are required to submit the duly filled application form along with the prescribed fee and necessary documents.
Email: delhi.iiam@gmail.com
Website: www.arbitrationindia.com/caad.html