国際仲裁資格認定（中級コース）及び無料プレコースのご案内
我が国における国際仲裁の活性化が、2017 年から政府の「骨太の方針」に掲げられ、官民協力のもと、様々な取り組みが行われています。その一つとして、この度、世界中に 17000名のメンバーを擁する世界最大の ADR 資格認定・研修機関 Chartered Institute of Arbitrators(CIArb)（英国仲裁人協会）の資格認定コースが、日本仲裁人協会（JAA）及び日本国際紛争解決センター（JIDRC）が共同スポンサーとなって、実施されることとなりました。CIArb の詳細については https://www.ciarb.org/ をご覧ください。
本資格認定コースは、我が国において国際仲裁を担う人材の育成を意図するものです。そのため、毎年、継続的に開催することを予定しています。3 月には入門コースを実施しており、これに続き、この度、Accelerated Route to Membership コース（中級コース）を開催するものです。ふるってご参加ください。
なお、上級コースも、来年以降に開催することを目指しております。
国際仲裁を担う人材に関しては、育成とともに、ネットワーク作りも重要です。本事業は、その一つの基点となることも、意図しております。
また、無料プレコースも、開催します。これは、中級コースの参加を条件とするものではなく、どなたでもご参加頂けます。
以下の 3 点をご参照ください。
(1) 無料プレコース
2022 年 6 月 13 日（月）17 時～18 時にオンラインで開催（日本語及び英語）中級コースの内容及び CIArb 資格認定システム（Pathways）について CIArb.日本支部からの紹介（講師：ダグラス・フリーマン弁護士、高取芳宏弁護士、都留綾子弁護士）。
申込みは、次のフォームからお願い致します。
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Bwd_Dp6EofewZRtRBEvyOshjDupJzbXeNh_5H6vF23c/
viewform?edit_requested=true(2) 中級コース（資格認定コース）
2022 年 7 月 15 日（金）JIDRC 東京施設で開催（英語）
但し、状況によっては、オンライン開催となる可能性もあります。
受講要件を含め、詳細は別添の英文 Flyer をご参照ください。
定員があるため、お早めの申込みをお勧めします。
(3) 日本仲裁人協会（JAA）ご入会
中級コースの参加費用については、JAA 会員の割引があり、割引額は JAA 年会費と同額です。この機会に JAA 会員となり、そのネットワークに参加することをご検討ください。次の JAA のウェブサイトから、入会手続が行えます。
https://arbitrators.jp/application/jaa-application
ご不明な点等ありましたら、森・濱田松本法律事務所・CIArb 研修受付窓口（wg_ciarb_registration@mhm-global.com）まで、メールでお問い合わせください。

Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)
East Asia Branch, Japan Chapter
Presents:
With the joint sponsorship ofJapan Association of Arbitrators (JAA)
andJapan International Dispute Resolution Center (JIDRC)

ACCELERATED ROUTE TO MEMBERSHIP
INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION COURSE
15 July 2022 (Friday) and ‘At home’ coursework
Venue: Japan International Dispute Resolution Center (JIDRC)
5th Floor, Toranomon Hills Business Tower
1-17-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku
Tokyo 105-6405, JapanThe Japan Chapter of the CIArb East Asia Branch is running the CIArb Accelerated Route toMembership (ARM) course this July. Headquartered in London, CIArb is a global centre of excellence
for the practice and profession of ADR, championing all aspects of dispute resolution acrossarbitration, mediation and adjudication. It is committed to promoting ADR and the benefits it brings
to society and economies across the world. This course is jointly sponsored by the Japan Associationof Arbitrators (JAA) and Japan International Dispute Resolution Center (JIDRC).
The ARM course is a fast-track 1-day assessment workshop (15 July) and examination to becompleted within a specified time period (from 16 July) to attain CIArb Member status (MCIArb)
designed for qualified professionals. The internationally respected and recognised MCIArb postnominal signifies your outstanding commitment to achieving the highest level of knowledge, skills andbehaviour in alternative dispute resolution.

Please note that the ARM course is not a teaching course and the number of participants is limited.
The first day (9:00 AM–6:00 PM) is composed of a series of workshops in which candidates will beassessed on their knowledge of arbitration by experienced practitioner tutors. The workshops areconducted in small groups in which all candidates are expected to participate actively in discussions.
A pre-course assignment consisting of a written essay must be submitted one day before the courseand ‘at home’ coursework is to be completed within a set time period from 16 July.
Please note that although the course is planned for an in-person format at the above location, wemay convert to a full online format depending on the COVID situation at the time.
Details of the course are as follows:
What is the aim of the ARM course?
To provide a fast-track route to CIArb Member status through the International (i.e. non-domestic)
Arbitration Pathway. The Accelerated Route to Membership has been designed for busy
professionals who possess unassessed knowledge of international arbitration. The programme
assesses whether candidates have the knowledge required to understand the process ofinternational arbitration.
Candidates must evaluate their personal suitability to undertake the programme and appreciatethat the assessments are intensive and assessed against standard benchmarks.
The programme covers the law underpinning the process and procedure of international arbitration.
It is therefore valuable for anyone who is conversant with the law and practice of international
arbitration generally, whether as a party representative or counsel. It is also an essential andvaluable step for anyone aiming for CIArb Fellowship and for those who aim to practice as anarbitrator.
What are the learning outcomes?
On successful completion of this course, candidates will be able to:• Explain the principles and specific legal requirements in an international arbitration:o The legal framework including limitations of matters that may legally be arbitrated.
o The contractual nature of an appointment of an arbitrator.
o The rights, duties and responsibilities of a party to an arbitration.
o The range and limitations of an arbitrator’s powers and jurisdiction.
o The methods of initiating and processing an arbitration.
o The relevance of the court regarding all stages in an arbitration.
o The requirements of an enforceable Award.
• Evaluate and apply the principles and legal requirements of an international arbitration.
• Identify, explain and apply the legal procedural principles, rules and arguments relevant tothe conduct of an international arbitration.
What is covered within the syllabus?
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Fundamental principles of the arbitration process.
The UNCITRAL Mode Law and Arbitration Rules.
The arbitration agreement.
Commencement of an arbitration and appointment of an arbitrator.

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Obligations of the Tribunal, responsibilities and obligations of the parties.
An arbitrator’s jurisdiction and powers.
The arbitration process: meetings, timetable, submissions, experts, disclosure, hearings.
The powers of the Court.
Interests and costs.
Essentials of an enforceable Award.
Challenges, appeals and enforcement.

How is the course delivered?
This is an assessment programme as opposed to a teaching module. Learning will be based on
private study prior to the oral assessment workshop, reinforced by tutor input and peer discussion
during the workshop. The main programme consists of assessment workshops on the advertised
date and ‘At home’ coursework to be completed during a subsequent 48-hour window..
How will I be assessed?
Assessment of this programme is split into three parts:• Assessment 1 - An interactive 1–day assessment through a series of workshops- in whichsituations will be presented to candidates, in groups, for their consideration. Candidates’
knowledge, judgment and interactive/self-presentation skills are assessed through oral
exercises.
• Assessment 2 - A written assignment to be submitted before the programme (20%).
• Assessment 3 – ‘At home’ coursework which must be completed during a 48-hourconsecutive block of time within a 5-day period which starts on the scheduled day of theexam (16 July) at 12pm noon London time.
Details of the assessments are as follows:• Assessment 1 (Workshop). This assessment is on a pass or fail basis. Candidates must pass
all the workshop sessions. Candidates who fail the workshop will be required to re-sit thisassessment.
• Assessment 2 (Assignment). This assignment is not on a pass or fail basis. The mark achieved
will contribute up to 20% of the final mark.
• Assessment 3 (’At home’ coursework). This assessment is on a pass or fail basis. Candidates
must achieve a minimum of 65%. Candidates who fail the examination will be required tore-sit the examination.
• The overall assessment is based upon the combined marks of Assessment 2 and Assessment
3. Candidates must achieve a minimum overall mark of 65% to pass the programme.
Results are dispatched to candidates normally twelve weeks from the date of the submission of theexamination.
What are the entry requirements?
In order to register for the Accelerated Route to Membership, candidates must submit evidence toshow:• They have knowledge of the framework of international arbitration.
• They can evaluate and apply the principles and requirements of an international arbitration.
• They can demonstrate awareness of the practical tasks required in preparing for andprogressing an international arbitration.

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Japanese bengoshi and qualified foreign lawyers (gaikokuho jimu bengoshi) are deemed to havesuch qualification.
What is the course fee and what does it include?
The course fee is JPY65,000. The fee includes registration on the course, the first attempt at theassessments and study materials. Candidates are advised to refer to the Registration Form forfurther details. Discounted rates (JPY55,000) are available to members of the JAA.
What happens when I register for the course?
Upon successful registration, candidates will receive confirmation they are booked onto theprogramme. Joining instructions and course materials will be sent to candidates approximately 2weeks or more before the course start date by email.
Candidates will be provided with an electronic copy of a Workbook to assist them with their studies
together with a suggested reading list. It is recommended that candidates are familiar with theUNCITRAL Model Law and Arbitration Rules and the substantive law in their respective jurisdiction
together with the relevant Act(s) and Scheme(s) and important case decisions (where applicable).
Candidates should also refer to the recognized standard textbooks to supplement their study in theirrespective jurisdiction where these are available.
What is CIArb’s policy on cancellation of courses?
The course requires a minimum number of participants. In case the said number is not met, CIArb
reserves the right to cancel or change the date, venue or content of programme and the names ofspeakers, lecturers and tutors. Candidates will be provided with a full refund or the opportunity totransfer their registration to the next course.
A cancellation fee will be payable depending on the date of cancellation as shown below:
Date of cancellation
By 23:59 (Japan time) on Monday, July 4
From Tuesday, July 5Cancellation fee
None
100% of the registration fee applies

What is my next step when I complete the course?
On successful completion of this course, candidates:• may progress onto Module 3 of the International Arbitration Pathway. This is an essential
step for those wishing to ultimate become a Fellow of CIArb (FCIArb).
•will be eligible to apply to become a Member of CIArb and take advantage of a range ofeducational and professional benefits, including (i) raising your profile by displaying theglobally recognised and respected MCIArb after your name, (ii) building your network
through our international and inclusive community of members spanning approximately 150
jurisdictions, (iii) developing your knowledge and skills through CIArb's world-renowned
training, events and resources, (iv) promoting your skills and experience through CIArb's
Membership Directory, and (v) keeping up to date with industry and CIArb's news and views
through our newsletters, digital magazine and journal.

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How do I register?
To reserve your place, please complete your registration via Google Form
(https://docs.google.com/forms/d/164HLV595t1KzbObs1EQLaE0f6ZkzUMkKH_lFG6WFFG8/viewfo
rm?edit_requested=true ) and make a wire transfer to the following account within one weekfrom submission of the Form:
Bank Name:
Branch Name:
Account Number:
Account Name:MUFG Bank, LTD.
Toranomon Branch (Branch Code: 041)
0710786 (Ordinary Account)
CIArb Japan Chapter Convener Douglas K. Freeman(in Japanese)
銀行名：
支店名：
口座番号：
口座名義：

三菱ＵＦＪ銀行
虎ノ門支店（店番：041）（普）0710786
シーアイアルブジャパンチャプター

ダグラスケイフリーマン

Please note that the information you provide when registering for this course will be used inaccordance with CIArb's Terms and Privacy Policy (https://www.ciarb.org/media/2161/ciarbdata-privacy-notice-may-2018.pdf).

FOR INQUIRIES:
Mori Hamada & Matsumoto
CIArb Training Reception Desk
Email: wg_ciarb_registration@mhm-global.com

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ABOUT THE ASSESSORSGlenn Haley C.Arb, FCIArb
CIArb East Asia Branch, Chair of regional Sub-Committee
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP (Hong Kong)
Glenn is a Chartered Arbitrator and a past Branch Chair of the East Asia Branch of CIArb. He has lived
and worked in Asia for the past 30+ years. He regularly teaches arbitration courses for CIArb. Glenn
specialises in arbitration and dispute resolution, with particular emphasis in relation to constructionand engineering, infrastructure, international trade and commercial issues.
Douglas Kenji Freeman FCIArb
CIArb Japan Chapter, Chair
Freeman Law Office
Douglas Kenji Freeman, FCIArb, is an experienced international arbitrator, having the uniquebackground of being dually qualified as a Japanese bengoshi and New York lawyer. Doug hasabundant experience and knowledge of both jurisdictions, and, being fully bilingual, has conductedmany ICC and JCAA arbitrations in English and Japanese. His arbitrations have involved license
disputes, technology, patents, contractual disputes, international commerce, CISG, M&A and otherareas.
Doug studied law at the Tokyo University, Faculty of Law and Columbia Law School (J.D.). After
working for Sullivan and Cromwell, LLP in New York and Tokyo, he started his independent practicein Tokyo in 2007.
Doug is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), currently serving as Chair of CIArb
Japan Chapter. He also serves as a Member of the JCAA Procedural Advisory Committee.

Haig Oghigian FCIArb
CIArb, Japan Chapter, Convener
Haig Oghigian is Senior Counsel at FASKEN and Founder of Japan Chambers. Haig’s practice isprimarily focused on international dispute resolution. He also advises on a wide range of issues in
the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors, with an emphasis on government relations andregulatory matters.
Haig has acted as counsel, arbitrator and/or mediator in more than 100 cases, including high profile
ICC, JCAA and SIAC cases in Asia, Europe and the US. He has also represented an industry association
in a non-tariff trade barrier dispute against the Japanese government at the World TradeOrganization. He is consistently highly ranked by the leading rating institutions including Chambers,
GAR and Asia Law 500. He is widely published in various journals and is the author and editor ofThe Law of Commerce in Japan (Prentice Hall).
Haig is listed as an arbitrator and mediator with the Japan Commercial Arbitration Association(JCAA), International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), International Centre for Dispute Resolution ofAmerican Arbitration Association (AAA), Singapore International Arbitration Association (SIAC),

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British Columbia International Commercial Arbitration Association (BCICAC), World IntellectualProperty Organization (WIPO), Beijing Arbitration Association (BAA), London Court of International
Arbitration (LCIA) and Kuala Lumpur Arbitration Centre (KLAC).
Haig began his career in Japan as the Legal Economic Officer at the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo. He
returned to private practice in Japan in 2000.

Yoshihiro Takatori FCIArb
CIArb, Japan Chapter, Convener
Kasumigaseki International Law Office (Tokyo)
Yoshihiro (Yoshi) Takatori is an attorney at law, FCIArb qualified in Japan and New York.
Yoshi handles cross-border dispute resolution including multi-jurisdictional litigation andinternational arbitration/mediation on intellectual property, product liability, anti-trust,cybersecurity, FCPA and UKBA and compliance investigation and disputes involving labor laws. Heis listed as a recommended arbitrator for the Japan Commercial Arbitration Association (JCAA),
listed on SIAC’s Panel of Arbitrators and KCAB, as well as a mediator on SIMC’s list. He serves key
positions in the international arbitration field such as being an executive director for the Japan
Association of Arbitrators (JAA), and the co-convener of the Japan Chapter of the Chartered Instituteof Arbitrators (CIArb). According to his efforts on education of arbitration practice, he is awarded
as one of the Top 10 innovative lawyers in Asia Pacific by Financial Times. Yoshi was the mediator
for the first mediation case under the joint protocol of SIMC and JIMC, which reached successful
settlement.
His academic background includes:
1992 qualified as lawyer after graduation from the Supreme Court of Japan, Legal Training Institute.
1998 LL.M. Harvard Law School.

Ayako Tsuru MCIArb (Shadow Assessor)
CIArb YMG Japan Chapter, Chair
Freeman Law Office
Ms. Ayako Tsuru is an attorney qualified in Japan and the state of California and is a Member of theChartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb). Her practice focuses in the areas of cross-borderdispute resolution, including international arbitration, international mediation and multijurisdictional litigation, and international corporate advisory work and employment disputes andadvice. She has represented Japanese and international clients from a variety of industries(including automobile, manufacturing, media, energy and resources, pharmaceutical and medical
devices, and apparel) in various cross-border disputes and transactions. Ayako also has experience
serving as tribunal secretary in a number of major international arbitrations under the ICC and JCAArules. She is the Chair of CIArb YMG Japan Chapter and listed as a Specialist Mediator on the SIMC
mediator list.
Ayako graduated with an LL.B. from the University of Tokyo, and a J.D. from the University of Tokyo,
School of Law. Ayako joined the Law Offices of Douglas K. Freeman after working at Mori, Hamada& Matsumoto.

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