THIS COMPREHENSIVE, 40 HOUR PROGRAM INCLUDES:

• An introduction to the arbitration process and its various applications.
• How to conduct an arbitration hearing.
• How to write an arbitration award.
  

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CREDITS

• Approved by the Law Society of Saskatchewan for 37.5 CPD Hours (including 3.5 hours Ethics).
• Earn 50 CEE points from the ADR Institute of Canada for C.Meds and Q.Meds.
  

 
PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS

Once successfully completed, this Course fulfills the educational requirements for the ADR Institute of Canada’s national designations of Qualified Arbitrator (Q.Arb) and Chartered Arbitrator (C.Arb).

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE

• Aspiring arbitrators including:
  • Lawyers wishing to add arbitration to their practice.
  • Mediators wishing to augment their ADR practice.
  • Union Representatives, Management and Specialists in Human Resources and Labour Relations.
  • Insurance Adjudicators, Investigators, Chairs of Adjudication Panels, Tribunal Members, Accountants, Engineers and other professionals.

PRE-REQUISITES

• No prior arbitration training or qualifications required.
  
  

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Become familiar with arbitration as a process.
• Compare arbitration, mediation, negotiation and litigation and understand their differences.
• Become aware of the various applications for arbitration.
• Become fluent in the arbitration act in your jurisdiction.
• Know the key objectives of arbitration.
• Understand the role and responsibilities of the arbitrator.
• Learn the stages of an arbitration file.
• Learn about running a fair arbitration hearing.
• Understand the concept of evidence in arbitration hearings.
• Understand the role of contract law in arbitration.
• Be introduced to the modern method of interpretation of contracts and legislation.
• Learn about good decision making and gain practice in decision making as the arbitrator.
• Learn about good decision writing and gain practice in writing awards.
• Gain practice in dealing with ethical dilemmas.

INSTRUCTOR

Anne M. Wallace, Q.C, LL.B., C.Arb, C.Med, CTAJ, IMI Cert., Anne Wallace Legal Professional Corporation.

A lawyer for more than 30 years, since 2007 Anne works exclusively as a dispute resolution neutral, instructor and trainer. She is a labour arbitrator, mediator, conciliator and investigator and performs other adjudicative functions. Anne instructs tribunal members, tribunal staff and advocates in the Foundation of Administrative Justice’s certificate program in administrative justice and is ADRSK’s instructor for this Introductory Arbitration Course.

The ADR Institute of Canada National Introductory Training Programs are delivered exclusively through highly qualified Trainers who have been accredited by the ADR Institute of Canada to deliver the programs.

STRUCTURE OF THE COURSE

• Before the course, we will send you Pre-Course Materials including reading and exercises to be completed before to the start of the course. You should set aside three to four hours to do this work.
• The five-day course includes lectures by the Instructor, small and large group discussions and in-class exercises.
• At the end of each of Day One, Day Two and Day Four, the Instructor assigns homework that should take no more than an hour.
• At the end of Day Three, the Instructor assigns you an exercise where you will make the decision and write a practice award. The Instructor reviews the practice awards and provides feedback to each student. This exercise can take several hours to complete.
• On the afternoon of Day Five, the students view a mock arbitration case. Students are then asked to make and write the award for the case within thirty days after the conclusion of the course. A student must obtain a pass mark of 65 on their award. Students are provided with the marking criteria along with the material for the exam.

   

  INCLUDED IN YOUR REGISTRATION FEE

• The National Introductory Arbitration Course Pre-Course Material (to be completed by students before the start of the course).
• The National Introductory Arbitration Course Course Manual.
• The textbook A Portable Guide to Evidence by Michael Doherty.
• Power Points, Resources, Exercises and other handouts for the Course.
• The Arbitration Act of Saskatchewan - please download it from here: http://www.qp.gov.sk.ca/documents/English/Statutes/Statutes/A24-1.pdf
• Refreshment breaks on all five days.
• Lunch on all five days.

COURSE FEES & REGISTRATION

Members: $2095 plus GST - (Members: "Sign in" in the the top right hand corner of this page)

Non-Members: $2395 plus GST – (Non-Members:  If you are already in our database, login to your account.  Your username is your e-mail address. If you are not sure, click "Forgot my password" to receive a link to create a login.  If you are new to us, you will need to "Create an account" to complete your registration.)

FOR DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING THIS COURSE, VISIT: www.adrsaskatchewan.ca

CANCELLATION POLICY

Request for cancellation must be received in writing. Requests received on or prior to September 30, 2019 receive a full refund less a $100 administration fee; after September 30 to October 14, 2019, receive a full refund less a $200 administration fee; on or after October 15, 2019, receive a full refund less a $680 administration fee.