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Chartered Arbitrator

What is a Chartered Arbitrator?

A Chartered Arbitrator is a Fellow who has demonstrated to a Interview Panel advanced knowledge and understanding of arbitration and its practical application, evidencing a professional approach to parties and the public interest.

What is the criteria for passing the interview?

The standard to which the candidate will be judged is competence and experience to serve the public as an arbitrator in an ethical manner.

Who may apply?

Applications will be accepted from Fellows who are able to submit:

• A current Curriculum Vitae
• A schedule of CPD activities undertaken over the past 3 years
• A schedule of appointments as arbitrator undertaken within the last three years; the schedule should give details of the
• Name of the case;
• Nature of the dispute;
• Date of the appointment;
• Name of the appointing body, if applicable;
• The date of award, and an indication whether it was a final award, interim award, award by consent, a settlement or the case is still in progress;
• The amount in dispute;
• Copies of at least two orders for directions issued as arbitrator;
• Copies of at least two reasoned awards issued as arbitrator, at least one of which should be a final award (the awards submitted should be from references which involved a hearing) respecting the confidentiality of the parties.
• Copies of at least one reasoned award from a documents-only reference (if such a reference undertaken) respecting the confidentiality of the parties
• Where the applicant is a judge, copies of two judgments.

Interview Fee

The fee for interview, which is non-refundable, is £100 + VAT and must accompany your application.

Frequently asked questions

I commenced pupilage before 1 January 2006, may I complete this in order to attend a Chartered Arbitrator interview?

You may complete your pupillage and attend a Chartered Arbitrator interview, however there will be time limits. All registered pupils will be advised of the transitional arrangements. If you have not heard by 31 March, please contact Karen Cheel [kcheel@arbitrators.org].

I am not a member but wish to become a Chartered Arbitrator, what should I do?

You must first become a Fellow. Information on how to qualify is available on this website, please see: http://www.arbitrators.org/Joining/index.asp

or make an application on the form available at:

http://www.arbitrators.org/Joining/Member_applic/Index.asp

When did the requirements for Chartered Arbitrator change?

Revisions were made to the Bye Laws which came to effect in February 2005. These resulted in the membership grade of Fellowship being separated from the qualification of Chartered Arbitrator. In view of this it was agreed that Chartered Status should be conferred only on those who had been judged to have competence and experience to serve the public as an arbitrator in an ethical manner.

How long will the interview take?

The interview usually lasts between 45 minutes and an hour.

Who sit on the Interview Panel?

It is usual for the interview, which will be carried out by three senior members of the CIArb, who are Chartered Arbitrators

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