Introduction toThe background of CIArb

    Headquartered in London, England, the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), with a history of more than 100 years, was established in 1915. It represents the global alternative dispute resolution industry through membership and provides alternative dispute resolution for international arbitration, mediation, and dispute review. It is a non-governmental organization that provides the highest industry quality management standards and training in its business field. It has more than 17,000 members in 149 countries and regions around the world. Its headquarter is located in London and it has 42 branches on five continents. The East Asia Branch is located in Hong Kong SAR, China.

    As one of the governing bodies of the London Court of International Arbitration, CIArb has extensive influence in the field of international commercial arbitration.

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    CIArb member

    Over the past century, the association has trained a large number of influential arbitrators for different legal systems and countries around the world and has made great contributions to establishing international practices in the arbitration industry.

    The membership of CIArb has a high qulity content, indicating that the holder has a high reserve of arbitration knowledge and skills. CIArb divides members into different levels and gives different training and certification. The association has set up three levels: Associate Membership, Membership and Fellowship.

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    How to obtainCIArb membership

    Repuirements

    • Interested in the field of ADR ("alternative" dispute resolution);

    • Those who wish to learn more about international arbitration and mediation.

    • Hope to become an international arbitrator or mediator in the future.

    • Hope to become a member of ACIArb.

    CIArbEmployment Prospects

    What is the magical charm of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)? Let countless people flock to it!

    According to statistics, since the implementation of the Arbitration Law in 1995, the number of cases accepted by my country's arbitration institutions has maintained growth for 23 consecutive years, with an average annual growth rate of over 30%.

    At present, there is a shortage of arbitrators in administrative agencies, judicial agencies, arbitration institutions, legal service agencies, and enterprises at home and abroad, and they all need many qualified arbitration professionals. Therefore, the employment prospects of arbitrators are very broad.

    If you want to have a better development platform in the future and obtain a high-value arbitration certificate, the Royal Chartered Arbitrator is undoubtedly a good choice.

    Becoming a member of CIArb means that you have passed formal training and testing and have a high professional status. For example, in Hong Kong, most barristers and solicitors are members of the association, including the current Chief Secretary for Administration Cheng Ruohua.

    Advantages ofCIArb membership