The Singapore Institute of Arbitrators (SIArb) is pleased to announce that the Fellowship Assessment Course 2019 is now open for registration.

SYNOPSIS OF THE COURSE

The Fellowship Assessment Course (FAC) is a programme which consists of Modules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 and an Award Writing Examination.

Module 1 (10 & 11 October 2019) covers topics relating to the Laws of Contract, Tort and Evidence. Candidates who have obtained a degree in law from a university or other tertiary institution recognized by the SIArb (or such other legal qualifications as the SIArb may in its absolute discretion accept) are exempted from Module 1. All other candidates are required to attend Module 1 and pass the Written Assessment for that module before being eligible to proceed to the remaining modules and to take the Award Writing Examination.

Modules 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 (18 & 19 October 2019) cover topics such as the arbitration agreement, institutional and ad hoc arbitrations, appointment of arbitral tribunal, role and duties of the tribunal, law and rules governing the arbitration, arbitration procedure, conduct of arbitration hearings, drafting of directions, and drafting of the Award.

The Award Writing Examination (21 October 2019) is an open-book examination and will assess candidates on their knowledge of the topics covered in Modules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6, as well as their ability to write an Arbitral Award.

COMPLETION OF THE COURSE

To complete the FAC successfully, a candidate must (a) achieve 100% attendance of each of Modules 1 (unless exempted from that module as aforesaid), 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6; and (b) pass the Award Writing Examination.

A candidate who has successfully completed the FAC and who has attained the age of 35 years may, subject to satisfying other relevant criteria, apply for admission as a Fellow of the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators.

CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO FAC

Admission to the FAC is open to:

1. Lawyers with at least 10 years involvement in litigation/dispute resolution; or who have been active arbitrators, and can provide documentary evidence of such experience; OR
2. Non-lawyers who have at least 10 years of involvement in dispute resolution or who have been active arbitrators, and who can provide documentary evidence of such experience; OR
3. Those who have successfully completed the International Entry Course conducted by SIArb or such other equivalent course as may be recognised by SIArb.

Important Notes

1. Acceptance or rejection of an application for admission to the FAC is at the sole discretion of SIArb.
2. Closing date is 12 September 2019. Placement is on a first-come-first-served basis.
3. Registrations received on or before the closing date are confirmed upon RECEIPT OF FULL PAYMENT.
4. SIArb reserves the right to change the content of the programme and/or the facilitators without prior notice. SIArb is committed to staging a successful programme. However, we reserve the right to cancel the programme in which case refunds will be given, but otherwise, no refunds will be made for cancellations or no-shows by those who registered.
5. SIArb reserves the right to change the venue or amend any of the other details published.
6. By completing this form, you fully consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal data as appears in any form, document or electronic template, by SIArb.

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