CAS in Arbitration Program
The Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) program is a 10 ECTS joint degree of the University of Lucerne and the University of Neuchâtel in cooperation with the Swiss Arbitration Academy.
The CAS in Arbitration program is the first postgraduate course that combines an in-depth academic education with the practical insight provided by more than 30 international practitioners. This sophisticated program demands in-depth preparation from the participants for each session and active participation during the course, which includes pleading training on the basis of mock cases, role plays of arbitration-related scenarios, drafting sessions to learn how to draft written submissions and interactive discussions on cutting-edge arbitration topics.
All four modules start on Thursday mornings and finish on Monday afternoons. The course stretches from April/May to January of the following year. The next course will start in May 2020. All courses are taught in English.
This course is designed to accommodate working professionals, balancing classroom instruction with scheduling flexibility. During every Module day, participants will be given an opportunity to attend to their professional responsibilities. Furthermore, participants can choose to complete the Modules and assessments over the course of multiple academic years.
Endorsement
The CAS in Arbitration Program is endorsed by seven renowned arbitration institutions. Learn more here.
Application Requirements
The course is designed for lawyers, in-house counsel, advanced students and other professionals interested in international dispute resolution.
Course Assessments
To obtain a CAS in Arbitration Certificate, participants are required to:
Attend and actively participate in the four SAA modules
Pass an oral examination at the beginning of Module 2
Submit a research paper
Excellent research papers may be selected for publication in the "Selected Papers on International Arbitration" series edited by the Academic Directors of the CAS Program. Learn more here.
“The Swiss Arbitration Academy offers an excellent course that combines theoretical and practical aspects of international arbitration effectively. I especially appreciated profiting from both the experience of the very renowned lecturers and the other participants. Last but certainly not least the course and the Academy’s alumni program are great opportunities to establish ones professional network.”
