I came across Swiss Arbitration Academy while looking for an arbitration programme that could nurture and refine my skills as an arbitration practitioner. The CAS programme offered an eclectic blend of theory and practice of arbitration and clearly proved to be beyond my expectations. The course structure encapsulated all important stages of the arbitration process and the teaching methodology gave valuable insights from academia, practice and industry experts. It was a tremendous learning experience and, as a common law practitioner, I found the discussions very enriching, particularly, the ones pertaining to the interface between the civil and common law tradition in international disputes. The participants comprised of a diverse group of young and experienced practitioners from various countries, which raised the level of discourse and made the gathering truly international. I would recommend the programme to international arbitration practitioners who wish to learn the nuances of international arbitration advocacy and network with fellow practitioners from across the world. My sincere gratitude to the Academy for their gracious support and the generous grant that enabled my participation in the programme. The programme has certainly given me many memorable experiences and precious lessons that I constantly try to emulate in my practice today as an international arbitration counsel. - Sooraj Sharma