Brochure 2011
Earn up to 16 CLE credits
(19 if NY,
including 1 hour
of Ethics
)
WCL will seek accreditation as requested.
Online Registration
Program Schedule (2011)
Faculty Experts (2011)
Accommodations and Fees
Pre-Arrival Information
International Participants
International participants are encouraged to apply at least 5 weeks before the Seminar.
Visa Information
In cooperation with (2011):
ABA Section of International Law
ASIL Dispute Resolution Interest Group
Dispute Resolution Committee of the DC Bar International Law Section
North America Branch, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
International Arbitration Law Committee of the Inter-American Bar Association
Media Partner
Ninth Annual Seminar on
International Commercial Arbitration
How to Handle a BIT Arbitration
Washington, DC
October 2-4, 2012
CO-SPONSORED BY:
This three-day intensive seminar based on a mock arbitration case will provide critical skills and practical insight into handling BIT arbitration cases primarily under the auspices of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).
The faculty, composed of leading practitioners in the field, will draw upon their experience as arbitrators and litigators to give detailed practical guidance on the various stages of the arbitration, including: preliminary steps in ICSID Arbitration; preparatory conference and arbitral procedure; the arbitration request; the answer to the arbitration request; selection and rights and duties of arbitrators; evidentiary issues; the arbitral award; and enforcement of arbitral awards. Through dynamic interactive lectures and scenario-based exercises, participants will have the opportunity to work in small groups in constant debate with international experts and will be taught skills, strategies, and tactics for successfully conducting a BIT arbitration.
Please click here to see fees and click here to register online.
Special rates are available for alumni.
Current law students are also eligible to participate.
For more details, review the program schedule and CLE credit information.
Online registration is available subject to space availability until October 2, 2012 subjet to space availability.
Scholarships Available to WCL Students to participate in Seminar
The Center on International Commercial Arbitration will award scholarships to 2 WCL students to participate in the Seventh Annual Seminar.The scholarship consists of the seminar fee which includes materials, breakfasts, lunches, the opening dinner, and closing reception. Upon completion of the seminar a Certificate of Attendance will be presented.
To qualify for the scholarship you must:
1) Be currently enrolled as a WCL student (JD, LLM, or SJD).
2) Have experience or exposure in at least 2 of the following fields: Arbitration, Dispute Resolution, and Business Law.
3) Demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in arbitration.
To Apply:
Submit complete contact information, a cover letter, and curriculum vitae to arbitration@wcl.american.edu by close of business Monday, August 27, 2012. Winner will be announced by September 10, 2012.
For additional information:
arbitration@wcl.american.edu or
(202) 274-4321
