Dispute Resolution Services
ICC partners with leading universities to launch International Arbitration Module
ICC Dispute Resolution Services has launched a partnership with universities in Brazil, China, Kenya and Qatar to enhance arbitration education. The collaboration aims to enhance arbitration know how across a broad range of jurisdictions globally. The initiative will also provide a platform for academic leaders and experienced practitioners to exchange insights and best practices in dispute resolution.
The ICC International Arbitration Module will initially be rolled out at Wuhan University (China), Universidade de São Paulo (Brazil), Hamad Bin Khalifa University (Qatar), and the University of Nairobi (Kenya), with more institutions expected to join in the coming months.
While traditional academic programmes tend to focus on theoretical legal frameworks, the ICC Arbitration Module will add a practical, hands-on element. The curriculum includes real-world case scenarios, practical exercises and specialised publications designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice.
Ruslan Mirzayev, Head of Education and Training at ICC Dispute Resolution Services, said:
“Through our collaboration with universities, we strive to make arbitration knowledge more accessible across the globe. With the support of the partner universities, this initiative aims to equip future lawyers with practical arbitration skills, help them make informed decisions and ensure that parties have access to high-quality legal services in different parts of the world.”
The International Arbitration Module reflects ICC’s commitment to supporting the next generation of legal practitioners to enhance their skills as dispute resolution professionals. The initiative complements ICC’s existing and wide range of initiatives for students which includes the ICC Vis Pre-Moot, the ICC Mediation Competition, the ICC Dispute Resolution Universities Programme and now the International Arbitration Module. ICC also provides advanced training opportunities for professionals through the ICC Institute Advanced Trainings and the Advanced Arbitration Academy.
