ICC Institute of World Business Law
Become an ICC Institute member
The ICC Institute of World Business Law is a think-tank that provides research, training and information to the legal profession concerned with the development of international business law.
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Through our network of members, the ICC Institute of World Business Law is a forum for all practitioners interested in the practice, study and development of international business law, including international arbitration.
What are the ICC Institute membership benefits?
Invitation to attend the Joint Symposium of Arbitrators with Queen Mary University of London School of International Arbitration
Opportunities to share expertise and knowledge, and to network through exclusive events (ICC Institute Innovation Meet-Ups; Jurisprudential Debates) with regional focus in Latin America, the Iberian Peninsula, and Asia – Learn more
A 20% discount on ICC Institute conferences, trainings and ICC conferences
Visibility
- Listing in the ICC Institute Directory
- Opportunity to participate in and contribute to the development of trainings, ICC Conferences, debates, colloquia, meet-ups and regional chapter activities
- Submit articles for publication in the ICC Court Bulletin and in the ICC Institute Newsletter twice a year
Affiliate benefits
The ICC Institute acts as a think-tank, working closely with the ICC International Court of Arbitration and ICC Policy Commissions, allowing ICC Institute members to benefit from a 20% discount on all ICC Institute joint publications
Prestigious connections to ICC
ICC Institute of World Business Law members immediately benefit from connections to our internationally recognised network, enabling you to be kept up to date with the latest innovations in education and in managing international business law. Your privileged connection to ICC enables you to engage directly with our international institution, helping to drive the work we do on international business law topics.
How does the ICC Institute of World Business Law admission process work?
The ICC Institute accepts applications throughout the year.
Candidates wishing to apply for membership of the ICC Institute must follow a five-step process:
Step 1: Online application (see below) with the submission of a CV and a Cover Letter. Applications will be accepted in English.
Please note that cover letters should address the following questions:
- Why are you interested in becoming a member of the ICC Institute of World Business Law?
- How do you believe you can contribute to the ICC Institute of World Business Law and fulfil its mission and ICC’s larger mission?
- In which ICC Institute activities do you expect to be involved and play an active role?
Step 2: In accordance with the ICC Institute Statutes, the ICC Institute Admission Committee, appointed by the ICC Institute Council, will be informed of all applications. It will review them against the criteria set by the ICC Institute Council.
Please note that the ICC Institute Admission Committee will ensure that :
- The applicants’ main activity relates to international business law and the applicants have relevant experience in the field.
The Institute’s main focuses are international arbitration / international contracts / compliance. - The applicants are motivated to participate in the activities of the ICC Institute and wish to contribute to the ICC Institute think-tank role.
The Admission Committee may contact applicants to request more information or further clarification.
Step 3: Once the ICC Institute Admission Committee has reviewed applications, candidates will be informed of its decision.
Should the ICC Institute Admission Committee consider that an applicant should not become a member of the ICC Institute, the application will be referred to the ICC Institute Council for a final decision as to admission, upon a report of the ICC Institute Admission Committee.
Step 4: Upon notice of acceptance, candidates will be invited to pay the annual membership fee which runs from January to December.
Step 5: Welcome to the ICC Institute of World Business Law for the current year!
What are the annual ICC Institute membership fees?
ICC Institute annual fees are applicable from January to December as follows:
- Standard rate: €400
- Full-time academic rate: €300
- Under 40 years of age rate: €250
- In-house counsel, government representative rate: free of charge
To submit your application to the ICC Institute for the first time, please send your CV and cover letter to the contact below. You will be required to pay the membership fee only upon notification of acceptance from ICC. Applicants wishing to benefit from the ‘Under40’ category should also send a copy of their ID card/passport together with their application.
E-mail: institute@iccwbo.org
