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 21 August 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 the practical, hands-on skills required to effectively handle arbitration matters. This intensive programme bridges the gap between theory and practice through real-life arbitration scenarios, practical drafting exercises, case analysis, and advocacy strategies, enabling participants to develop confidence and competence in arbitration practice.
Program Faculty
The programme will be conducted by an accomplished panel of arbitration practitioners and experts:
● Adv. Anil Xavier
Senior Advocate; President, Indian Institute of Arbitration &
Mediation; Chairman, Asia Pacific Centre for Arbitration & Mediation
● Shashwat Bajpai
Founder Partner, DRSB Law Chambers; BCL (University of Oxford); Ph.D. (NLU Delhi); FCIArb (UK)
● Manini Brar
Founder, Arbridge Chambers & Solicitors; Member, ICC Commission on ADR
● Iram Majid
CGSC; Director, IIAM; Executive Director, APCAM
● Mohd Suboor
Associate Counsel, Indian Institute of Arbitration & Mediation
Key Features
● Mode: Online – Live Interactive Sessions
● Schedule: Every Friday & Saturday (Evening Sessions)
● Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
● Batch Commencement: 21 August, 2026
● Limited Intake: To ensure personalised learning, meaningful interaction, and individual attention
Course Highlights
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● Understanding the core principles, framework, and procedures of arbitration
● Drafting persuasive pleadings and key arbitration documents,
including Notices of Arbitration, Arbitration Agreements, Statements of Claim, and Statements of Defence
● Developing strategies for effective presentation of evidence and oral advocacy
● Case analysis and formulation of arbitration strategies
● Exposure to real-life case studies and insights from experienced arbitration practitioners
● Practical drafting assignments with individualised evaluation and feedback
Eligibility
The programme is open to:
● Advocates and Legal Practitioners
● In-house Counsels
● Engineers, Chartered Accountants, and Company Secretaries
● Management Professionals
● Law Students and Arbitration Enthusiasts
Evaluation & Certification
Participants will be assessed on the basis of:
● Drafting assignments
● Attendance and class participation
Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will be awarded a Certificate by the Indian Institute of Arbitration & Mediation (IIAM).
Course Fee
● Indian Participants: INR 20,000
● Students (India): INR 10,000
● NRI / SAARC Participants: USD 300
● NRI / SAARC Students: USD 150
● Foreign Participants: USD 340
● Foreign Students: USD 170
The course fee includes training material.
Application & Enquiries
Interested applicants are required to submit the duly filled application form along with the prescribed course fee and necessary documents.
Email: delhi.iiam@gmail.com
Website: www.arbitrationindia.com/caad.html Batch Commences: 21 August, 2026
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