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London Career Readiness Workshop invites applications
On 12 November 2025, Arbitration Lab is organising the London Career Readiness Workshop in hybrid format to equip its participants with the essential knowledge, practical skills, and mindset required to secure a job in today’s competitive market. This one-day workshop will be hosted by leading international law firm Steptoe in London and is designed as […]
17 September 2025
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Opening keynote: Arbitration and Environmental Disputes
On Monday, 16 June 2025, Professor Tomoko Ishikawa from the University of Nagoya delivered the opening address of the 2025 London Summer Arbitration School. The keynote was devoted to arbitration of environmental disputes. It was moderated by Prof Yarik Kryvoi and Prof. Anna Petrig. The video of the keynote is now available online. With growing […]
5 September 2025
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Basel Winter Arbitration School invites applications
The Basel Winter Arbitration School will take place on 2-6 February 2026 at the Law Faculty of the University of Basel, Switzerland’s oldest university. The school will feature prominent arbitration practitioners and academics covering different types of public, private and hybrid arbitration, and will include speakers from international arbitration institutions headquartered in Switzerland and other countries. The school’s […]
25 August 2025
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Programmes
London Career Readiness Workshop – Hybrid Programme
A one-day hybrid training designed to help participants bridge the gap between academic study and professional success. The workshop equips aspiring practitioners with the essential knowledge, practical skills, and professional mindset needed to stand out in today’s highly competitive international arbitration market in London and elsewhere. Through a combination of interactive lectures, skills-based exercises, and practical drafting sessions, participants will gain hands-on experience that directly reflects the demands of practice. Read More →
Christophe Bondy, M.Phil (Cambridge)
Partner, Steptoe International (UK) LLP, London
Thomas Innes, MRes (Reading)
Partner, Steptoe International (UK) LLP, London
Leigh Mallon
Partner, Steptoe International (UK) LLP, London
Chloe Baldwin, LLM (American University & Australian National University)
Partner, Steptoe International, Washington DC
Basel Winter Arbitration School
The Basel Arbitration School offers a five-day programme on public, private, and hybrid arbitration, featuring experts from Switzerland, the UK, and beyond. Young practitioners and graduate students will engage with representatives from Swiss institutions like the WIPO Arbitration Centre and ILO Administrative Tribunal. The programme includes public lectures, an arbitration trivia, a careers panel, and networking opportunities. Participants will also enjoy Switzerland's scenic beauty, with recommendations for cultural attractions and a skiing trip to the Alps, making it an enriching experience both professionally and socially. Read More →
Prof. Dr. iur. Anna Petrig, LL.M. (Harvard)
Chair of International Law and Public Law at the University of Basel
Martin Doe, BCL (McGill)
Deputy Secretary-General and Principal Legal Counsel at the Permanent Court of Arbitration (the Hague)
Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Anne Peters, LL.M. (Harvard)
Director at the Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law in Heidelberg
Judge Liesbeth Lijnzaad, LL.M. (Amsterdam)
Judge at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (Hamburg) and Professor of Practice of International Law (Maastricht)
Careers in International Arbitration – Online Course
This course equips participants with the skills and knowledge to stand out in the competitive arbitration job market. It combines practical insights and academic perspectives to help learners improve their job applications and understand what law firms seek in applicants. The course covers key topics through pre-recorded lectures, practitioner Q&A video sessions, and practical exercises, ensuring participants are well-prepared for real-world arbitration careers. Learners can access course materials—such as videos, readings, and quizzes—at their own pace, providing flexibility to study whenever it fits their schedule. Read More →
Prof. Dr. Dr. Yarik Kryvoi, LL.M. (Harvard)
Senior Fellow, British Institute of International and Comparative Law; Director, Investment Treaty Forum; Of Counsel, Keidan Harrison
Greg Fullelove, LL.M. (Leiden)
Partner and Head of the International Arbitration Group at Osborne Clarke
Andrea Menaker
Partner and Head of Public International Law Group at White & Case
Dr. Joel Dahlquist, LL.M. (Lund)
International Arbitration Advisor at Arnold & Porter
London Summer Arbitration School – Hybrid Programme
London Summer Arbitration School features an interactive five-day programme introducing participants not only to commercial arbitration but also to less well-known types of arbitration such as maritime, construction and commodities arbitration. The participants will also engage in discussion of related career and business development opportunities with practitioners and representatives of arbitral institutions. Read More →
Professor Renato Nazzini KC (Hon)
Director of the Centre of Construction Law and Dispute Resolution, King's College London
Prof. Dr. iur. Anna Petrig, LL.M. (Harvard)
Chair of International Law and Public Law at the University of Basel in Switzerland
Prof. Arif Hyder Ali
Founder of AHALI, a boutique dispute resolution-focused law firm based in Washington, D.C. and London
Dr Yang Zhao
Senior Counsel, London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA)
International Investment Law and Dispute Resolution – Online Course
This 18-hour guided course introduces participants to the theory and practice of international investment law and investor–state dispute settlement. It explores the historical background and rationale for protecting foreign direct investment, the applicable legal framework, and the key substantive and procedural principles governing the field. Participants will gain an understanding of dispute resolution mechanisms and the professional critiques of the current system. No prior knowledge of international law is required, though it may be helpful. Through interactive lectures, infographics, and discussions with leading London-based practitioners and arbitrators, the course provides both a conceptual foundation and practical insights. Read More →
Hussein Haeri
Partner at Withers in London
Professor Philippe Sands, KC
Professor of Public Understanding of Law at University College London, and Samuel and Judith Pisar Visiting Professor of Law at Harvard Law School.
Suzanne Spears
Founder & Principal at Paxus LLP
Maurice Mendelson KC
Barrister at Blackstone Chambers
ECT Reform, Corruption and Sanctions in Arbitration, UNCITRAL Working Group III – Annual ISDS Update
This short course is designed for practising lawyers and government officials to stay current with evolving trends in international investment law and investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS). The course explores four thematic areas: the Energy Charter Treaty reform and State withdrawals; the repercussions of EU and UK Russia-related sanctions on ISDS; recent negotiations at UNCITRAL Working Group III—covering third-party funding, costs and damages, and the multilateral reform instrument; and empirical insights from a forthcoming UN study on corruption’s influence in ISDS, including “red flag” methodology. Participants benefit from interactive presentations, curated resources, and an optional learning-journal format for certification. Read More →
Prof. Dr. Dr. Yarik Kryvoi, LL.M (Harvard)
Director, Investment Treaty Forum at the British Institute of International and Comparative Law; co-founder of the Arbitration Lab
How to Become and Suceed as an International Arbitrator – Online Course
This course provides aspiring arbitrators with essential knowledge and practical skills for a successful career in international arbitration. It covers key qualifications, securing appointments, and excelling as an arbitrator, with a focus on the appointment process and selection by parties and institutions. Participants will learn the practices of top arbitral institutions like LCIA, ICC, and ICSID through case studies and expert insights. The course includes interactive lectures, interviews with professionals, and practical exercises to prepare participants for real-world arbitration careers, helping them navigate challenges and become impartial decision-makers. Read More →
Martina Polasek
Secretary-General of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID)
Kevin Nash
Director General of the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA)
Olena Perepelynska
Partner and Head of Arbitration at Integrites and practicing arbitrator
Audley Sheppard KC
Barrister at 20 Essex Street and practicing arbitrator
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