Diploma in International Arbitration

This is a unique professional qualification awarded by Brickfields Asia College in collaboration with the Malaysian Institute of Arbitrators (MIArB). MIArb is a non-profit organization established in 1991 to provide training and educational facilities and to promote the study of law and practice relating to arbitration. It is a fast-track, practical and relevant course that is targeted towards practicing and aspiring arbitrators as well as for those who would like to expand their knowledge in dispute resolution matters. Participants of this course will receive a solid grounding in the basic principles of arbitration, with subsequent emphasis on real-life applications using case studies.

Most of the leading legal firms across the world have now established an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) division due to the growing popularity of this method being employed to resolve disputes. It would be a distinct advantage for law graduates in particular, to secure a job at top firms with this Diploma.

BAC offers a unique opportunity for LLB, CLP and ICSA students to augment their qualifications by taking this Diploma in International Arbitration concurrently with their respective courses. Upon completion of this Diploma, students will immediately obtain an ‘affiliate’ status of membership under the Malaysian Institute of Arbitrators (MIArb) provided they have at least a Bachelors’ degree.

Entry Requirements
A Diploma or Degree from a recognised institution of higher learning with relevant working experience. Experienced candidates without a diploma or degree can be considered for entry into the programme.

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Timetable
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Intakes
Monthly

Mode of Study
Part-time or Weekend

Duration
5 weeks

Assessment
By written assignment and an oral presentation.

Recognition and Dimension
An exclusive programme to BAC, this Diploma with undoubtly enhance students knowledge in the area as well as giving a distinct advantage for law graduates in particular, to secure a job at top firms with this Diploma

Course Units

DIPLOMA IN INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION

1. Introduction to Arbitration

2. The Arbitration Agreement

3. The Concept of the Seat of Arbitration

4. Enforcing the Arbitration Agreement

5. Introduction to Arbitration

   - The Model Law
   - The New York Convention
   - The Arbitration Act 2005

6. Arbitration and other forms of dispute resolution

7. Appointment and Removal of Arbitrators

8. Terms of Reference of the Arbitrator

9. Remuneration of the Arbitrator and Selection Process

10. Conflict of Interest

11. Kompetenz Kompetenz

12. Laws Applicable to International Arbitraion

13. Institutional v Ad Hoc Arbitration

14. Powers of the Arbitrator

15. Procedure in Arbitration

16. Comparative Analysis of International Arbitration Rules

17. Evidence in Arbitration

18. Discovery in Arbitration

19. The Hearing Process

20. Technology and Arbitration

21. Duties and Obligations of the Arbitrator in the conduct of the Hearing

22. Drafting Orders

23. Language issues in International Arbitration and their impact on the hearing

24. Advanced Techniques in Saving Cost and Time

25. Hot Tubbing

26. Chess Clock Arbitration

27. Documents Only Arbitration

28. The Award

29. Legal Requirements for an Enforceable Award

30. Challenging the Award

31. Objections to Enforcement

32. Fast Track Models

33. Confidentiality in Arbitration

34. Three hour written assessment

Course Materials
Comprehensive materials will be provided

Tuition Fees & Financial Structure
All Inclusive Tuition Fee	RM4,500.00

Payment mode - Bank Draft / Cheque / Credit Card / Cash.

All payments are to be made payable to Brickfields Asia Corporation Sdn. Bhd.

Fees can be banked into:

Public Bank Berhad
A/C Name: Brickfields Asia Corporation Sdn. Bhd.
A/C Number: 3156344232
Hong Leong Bank Berhad
A/C Name: Brickfields Asia Corporation Sdn Bhd.
A/C Number: 04800202406

Financial Assistance

Scholarships under the Brickfields Education Fund
Bank Loans
Installment schemes and 0% interest installment payment plans are also available.

Why Brickfields Asia College?

The Nation's No. 1 Law School - Offering the widest range of law programmes.
Exclusive – BAC is the only college in the nation to offer this qualification
Flexibility – Study part time or weekends
Financial Assistance –Scholarships, Bank loans, Installment Schemes are available.
Comprehensive materials - Lecture notes, textbooks, revision notes, past-year questions and suggested solutions provided.
Centrally Located City Campus – Accessible by LRT, Monorail, KTM Komuter and by bus and only 28 minutes away from KLIA.
Experienced and dedicated faculty of lecturers – On hand to guide and help students to give and achieve their best.
Extra curricular activities - Badminton, Basketball, Football, Futsal, Netball, Tennis and Table Tennis, Pool, Foosball and a Gym.
Continuing Studies – BAC offers the widest range of post-graduate law programmes in Malaysia - CLP, ICSA, LLM, Diploma in International Arbitration, Corporate Counsel Diploma, etc.