Arbitration Training

Build your expertise and elevate your practice

Whether you're looking to deepen your arbitration knowledge or take your first steps into the field, our comprehensive training provides the skills and insights you need to succeed.

Relevant Programmes and Events

Arbitration
Skills Intensive

Whether you're an aspiring arbitrator, a seasoned practitioner or any other party involved in arbitration the AMINZ Arbitration Skills Intensive programme is a fantastic way to gain the skills and knowledge you’re after.  

The next course date is confirmed for Thursday 8 – Saturday 10 May 2025. Registions will open soon, scroll down to learn more about the programme.

Arbitration
Day

A one-stop shop for all things arbitration, this full-day programme is designed to enhance your practice, expand your skill set and build your network.

Designed to enhance your practice, expand your skillset, and build your network this will is a day not to be missed.

Arbitration Day is being held Thursday 26 June 2025
Register your interest below!

Arbitration Fellowship by Examination

A comprehensive programme that ensures fellows possess advanced knowledge in arbitration. This rigorous programme grants significant recognition to fellows, instilling public confidence in their competence to act as an Arbitrator at the highest level.

The assessment comprises a comprehensive test of academic and practical skills.

The next Fellowship Arbitration will take place in 2026.

Arbitration Skills Intensive

Elevate your arbitration game?

Whether you're a budding arbitrator hungry for knowledge or a seasoned pro looking to sharpen your skills, the AMINZ Arbitration Skills Intensive programme is your ticket to unlocking a world of expertise and mastery.

Our programme isn't just about theory. Be prepared for hands-on learning with practical exercises and dynamic writing workshops, where you'll put your newfound knowledge to the test.

So, if you're ready to embark on an exhilarating journey of legal discovery, join us at the AMINZ Arbitration Skills Intensive programme. Your education begins here.

2025 Registrations are now open!

Dates: Thursday 8 May – Saturday 10 May
Location: Auckland (Venue to be confirmed)
CPD: 6 points

This intensive course provides a pathway to AMINZ Associate Membership and offers an unmatched professional development experience. Whether you're looking to refine your arbitration skills or work towards credentialing, this programme delivers expert-led training in a practical, immersive setting.

What does the programme cover?

  • Legal Framework and Industry Overview: An in-depth exploration of the legal context and statutory framework governing arbitration, along with a comprehensive overview of the arbitration industry.

  • Tribunal Responsibilities: An examination of the obligations of the tribunal, with a focus on jurisdictional issues and the sources of an arbitrator's authority.

  • Initiating Arbitration: A detailed look at the commencement of arbitration proceedings, including discussions on interim measures and the role of emergency arbitrators.

  • Arbitrator Selection and Removal: Examinan the procedures involved in appointing and, if necessary, removing arbitrators or tribunal members.

  • Conducting Arbitration Hearings: Practical insights into the effective management and conduct of arbitration hearings, including procedural matters and best practices.

  • Arbitration Awards: Learn the essential components and requirements for crafting arbitration awards that withstand scrutiny.

  • Court Involvement in Arbitration: An exploration of the role and powers of courts in the arbitration process, shedding light on the interplay between arbitration and the judicial system.

  • Introduction to International Arbitration: An introduction to the complexities and nuances of international arbitration, offering a global perspective.

  • Privacy and Confidentiality: Discover crucial principles surrounding privacy and confidentiality in arbitration, ensuring a solid understanding of these vital aspects.

  • Practical Exercises and Writing Workshops: Engage in hands-on experience and workshops to reinforce theoretical knowledge and enhance practical skills.

Why Attendees Recommend This Course

“The Arbitration Skills Intensive is an interactive, stimulating and relevant course. The topics are extensive but are essential to the profession and they were well explained and thought-provoking”
- ArbSI Attendee

Learn from the best

Co-directed by Nicole Smith FAMINZ (Arb) and Ben Vanderkolk FAMINZ (Arb), it brings together some of New Zealand's top practitioners in the field of arbitration. 

Across three intensive days, you will undertake a range of practical and theoretical workshops that will allow you to engage in an arbitral process confidently and effectively.