The Singapore Institute of Arbitrators (SIArb) is pleased to announce that the annual Fellowship Assessment Course is now open for registrations. Candidates who pass the Course may, subject to satisfying other relevant criteria, qualify for admission as a Fellow of the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators.

SYNOPSIS OF THE COURSE

The Fellowship Assessment Course (FAC) consists of a programme running through two full days (27 and 28 October 2017) which covers Modules 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 with topics such as: institution arbitration and ad-hoc arbitration, arbitration agreement, appointment of arbitrator, the UNCITRAL model law, roles of tribunal and parties, procedures for arbitration, drafting of directions, hearing, procedures for arbitration and drafting of Award.

Non-legally trained candidates are required to attend Module 1 (19 & 20 October 2017) which covers topics related to Laws of Contract, Tort and Evidence. Lawyers are exempted from attending Module 1.

AWARD WRITING EXAMINATION

The Award Writing examination, scheduled for 30 October 2017, is open to all candidates. To complete the Fellowship Assessment Course successfully, candidates are also required to achieve 100% attendance and pass assessments for Modules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. This is an Open Book Examination and candidates may bring into the examination hall any books or documents deemed relevant.

Successful completion of the course modules and the Award Writing Examination will be deemed to be equivalent of passing the corresponding requirements for Fellowship of SIArb provided that candidates are aged at least 35 years old at the time of application for Fellowship.

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SILE CPD Points:

• Practice Area: Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Training Level: Advanced

• Day 3: 6 Public CPD Points
  Day 4: 5.5 Public CPD Points

• 6 CPD Units