Routes to membership

CIArb Membership routes

In order to become a member of CIArb, a person has to either complete CIArb training, show they have completed a course of study at a CIArb Recognised Training Provider (RCP) or have the experience that is commensurate to the knowledge and skills required by CIArb.  For these reasons, membership of CIArb demonstrates that a person has reached a high standard of excellence and proficiency when it comes to dispute avoidance and resolution and further signifies that they have a strong commitment to professionalism, esteemed values and integrity.

 

   

  • Experience required

Associate

6 months

  • Experience required Six-months’ experience in dispute avoidance or dispute management. Reference required.

Member

5 years

  • Experience required Five-years’ experience in arbitration, construction adjudication or mediation in a lead/sole capacity; including settlement agreements, the management of proceedings, and attending hearings which have resulted in the publication of a reasoned award or decision.

Fellow

10 years

  • Experience required 10-years’ experience in arbitration, construction adjudication, or mediation in a lead/sole capacity; including settlement agreements, the management of proceedings, and attending hearings which have resulted in the publication of a reasoned award or decision. A knowledge of law of obligations and evidence at first-degree level or recognised equivalent, or an understanding of law relevant to your mediation practice or recognised equivalent. Experience of writing directions and final, reasoned awards or decisions/experience writing mediation agreements, heads of agreements, or memorandums of understanding.

or

 

   

  • Qualifications required

Associate

0 years

  • Qualifications required One of CIArb’s introductory courses or an equivalent qualification from a recognised course provider.
  • Peer Interview None Required

Member

0 years

  • Qualifications required Complete Module 1 training and assessment components on one of CIArb’s Pathways.
  • Completion of CIArb’s Accelerated Route to Membership (ARM) Programme.
  • Completion of an equivalent course from a recognised course provider.
  • Peer Interview None Required

Fellow

0 years

  • Qualifications required Successful completion of Module 2 and Module 3 on one of CIArb’s Pathways.
  • Successful completion of an Accelerated Route to Fellowship Course
  • Completion of an equivalent course from a recognised course provider.
  • Successful completion of CIArb’s Diploma, Part 3.
  • Peer Interview for Fellowship

There is a non-refundable joining fee to cover the cost of administration of £90.00. Upon receipt, CIArb will confirm which level of membership you are eligible for.

Scroll to Top