This course is designed for surveyors, property and construction practitioners and a wide range of other professionals wishing to act in the arbitration field.
Summary
Award: Postgraduate Diploma in Arbitration (PGDipArb)
Duration: 2 years
Time commitment: 15 hours of study a week for 40 weeks of each year
Apply by: 15 January 2010
Course starts: 1 March 2010
Award Details
If you successfully complete all elements of the course you will be awarded the CEM Postgraduate Diploma in Arbitration and will be entitled to use the designatory letters PGDipArb.
Accreditation
At the end of Year 1, after successfully completing the Law of Arbitration module assignments, you can apply for Associate Membership of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. After successfully completing both Year 1 modules you can apply for Membership.
When you have successfully completed the entire course you can apply for Fellowship of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
Entry requirements
You should have one of the following:
• Successfully completed the entry course of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
• A degree from a recognised institution of higher education
• Been admitted as a member (other than a student member) of a recognized professional body
• Demonstrable experience suitable to undertake the course
Exemptions
Exemption from the Contract, Tort and Evidence module will be granted if you have:
• A degree in law recognised as exempting you from the Common Professional Examinations of the Law Society or the Bar Council
• A diploma in law recognised by the Law Society or the Bar Council
• A UK Legal Practice Certificate
Exemption from the Law of Arbitration module will be granted if you have passed the equivalent module with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators or other educational institution.
If you have equivalent qualifications from non-UK jurisdictions your application will be assessed on an individual basis.
Course outline
Year 1
Contract, Tort and Evidence – English legal system – nature and sources of law. Law of contract – formation; contents; discharge; limitation periods; remedies for breach of contract. Law of tort – negligence; nuisance; trespass; occupier’s liability and defective premises; defences and remedies. Law of evidence – rules of civil evidence covering admissibility, proof and privilege.
The Law of Arbitration – arbitration in the context of other forms of dispute resolution; detailed examination of provisions of the Arbitration Act 1996.
Year 2
Arbitration Practice and Procedure – builds on the Law of Arbitration module and introduces practical problems that can arise during the arbitration process.
Drafting and Award Writing – the various letters and orders an arbitrator will be required to issue; how to analyse evidence presented in a case; how awards should be presented.
Face-to-Face teaching
Normally a two-day session is held in March/April and a three-day session in September each year in Reading. Overnight accommodation is included in the course fee.
Teaching may be provided in other locations, student numbers permitting.
Assessment
Assessment consists of assignments and examinations in all modules. Drafting and Award Writing places more emphasis on examinations.
Assignments
You will complete and submit six assignments a year for assessment according to the timetable of the course.
Exams
Examinations are normally held in November and comprise:
• One 2-hour and two 3-hour written papers in Year 1
• One 2-hour, one 3-hour and one 4-hour written paper in Year 2
Admissions and enquiries
Email: courses@cem.ac.uk
Tel: 0800 019 9697 (freephone UK)
+44 (0) 118 921 4696 (international)
Fax: +44 (0) 118 921 4620