Education

The Chartered Institute of Arbitration enjoys a reputation second to none in respect of training Mediators and Arbitrators.   A pathway brochure can be downloaded at www.ciarb.org/education-and-training/pathways/  

Entry Level Courses (Arbitration & Mediation)
The Irish Branch offers introductory courses in both Arbitration and Mediation at regular intervals. Associate membership is available following completion of an entry-level course normally run over one day. These courses are open to anyone who is interested in dispute resolution.

Accredited Mediation Training
The Irish Branch offers Accredited Mediation Training and Assessment.  Successful completion of this intensive 5 day training course and 2 days of assessment allows participants apply for Membership of the Institute.

Peer Interview for Fellowship
Once membership level has been achieved, the Irish Branch invites members to apply to attend an afternoon of Peer Interviews for Fellowship (normally held on a yearly basis). 

An experienced Arbitrator may apply to become a Chartered Arbitrator.  This involves a peer assessment of the arbitrator and in particular his/her ability to issue logical and coherent reasoned awards.

Diploma Course in Arbitration (External Course)
The Diploma course in Arbitration run by UCD entitles successful participants to apply for Membership of the Institute as well as applying for a Peer Interview for Fellowship.  

Exemptions:

In Ireland the following courses have secured accreditation/ exemption entitlements from the CIArb.

• Kings Inn, Dublin – Degree gained after 1991:  This gives exemption from the introductory courses – Join at Associate level.
• University of Dublin, Trinity College – Post Graduate Diploma in Construction Law and Contract Administration: This gives exemption from Introductory Course, Module 1 and Module 2 – Join at Member grade.
• University College, Dublin – Diploma in Arbitration: This gives exemption from Introductory Course, Module 1, Module 2, Module 3 and Module 4 – Join at Member grade; and only required to have a Peer Interview for Fellowship.
   

Conciliation and Adjudication Courses:
These courses are scheduled by the Irish Branch when there are suitable numbers interested in completing them.   See the UK CIArb Course Options for scheduled courses in the UK.

Other Options Available:

UK CIArb Courses:  http://www.ciarb.org/education-and-training/course-finder

Distance Learning via the UK:
It is also possible to qualify by distance learning as for example in the Postgraduate Diploma in Arbitration offered by the College of Estate Management. The link to this course is available on www.cem.ac.uk .