Now Enrolling · September 2026

Certificate Course on
Arbitration &
Dispute Resolution

In collaboration with Dispute Resolution & Arbitration Team at Saraf and Partners

Arbitration in India is no longer an alternative to litigation. It is the primary mechanism through which complex commercial disputes are being resolved across sectors, across borders, and at the highest levels of practice.

Start Date20 Sept 2026
DaySundays
Time10:30 AM IST
FormatLive on Zoom
Sessions8 Weeks
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Certificate Course on Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
Starting 20th September 2026 Every Sunday at 10:30 AM IST Live on Zoom 8 Sessions Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 ICC · SIAC · LCIA · MCA Sections 9, 17 and 34 New York Convention Internship Recommendations at Saraf and Partners
About the Course
8
Live Sunday Sessions
20 Sept 2026, 10:30 AM IST

The gap between knowing arbitration law and practising it remains significant. Most law students and young lawyers can cite the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996. Far fewer know how to draft an arbitration clause that holds up, invoke arbitration correctly, seek interim relief under Section 9 or Section 17, build an evidentiary record, or understand how an arbitral tribunal actually approaches procedure, submissions, and decision-making.

This course is built to bridge that gap.

Across 8 live sessions on Sundays at 10:30 AM, participants will work through the full lifecycle of an arbitration — from the architecture of Indian arbitration law and the drafting of arbitration agreements, to the commencement of proceedings, evidence and written submissions, institution selection, the award, challenge under Section 34, and enforcement.

The course also covers international commercial arbitration and closes with a session on the arbitrator's perspective and what it takes to build a practice in this space.

"This is not a lecture series on the provisions of the Act. It is training in how arbitration is actually practised, argued, and resolved."

Taught by
Dispute Resolution & Arbitration Team at Saraf and Partners

8 Sessions  |  8 Weeks  |  Live on Zoom  |  Sundays at 10:30 AM IST  |  Starting 20 September 2026

Foundation Drafting Procedure Evidence Strategy Awards International Career
Internship RecommendationsFor top performers at Saraf and Partners, subject to the firm's discretion.
Certificate of Participation and AppreciationIssued on completion. Appreciation certificate carries your percentage scored.
Lifetime Access to Session RecordingsEvery live Sunday session recorded and yours to keep permanently.
Faculty

Your faculty for this course.

Teaching Team Dispute Resolution & Arbitration Team at Saraf and Partners
Partner
Mr. Gauhar Mirza
Saraf and Partners
Principal Associate
Mr. Kaveesh Nair
Saraf and Partners
Associate
Mr. Arnav Chopra
Saraf and Partners
Associate
Ms. Karshana Agarwal
Saraf and Partners
Course Curriculum

Eight modules.
Eight Sundays.

Every session on Sundays at 10:30 AM IST covers a distinct phase of the arbitration process, taught live on Zoom by the Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Team at Saraf and Partners.

01
The Architecture of Indian Arbitration
  • Structure and framework of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, including key amendments
  • Domestic arbitration vs international commercial arbitration: legal distinction and practical implications
  • Seat vs venue: jurisdiction and procedural consequences
  • Ad hoc vs institutional arbitration and how the choice affects proceedings
Foundation
02
Drafting and Interpreting Arbitration Agreements
  • Essential elements of an arbitration clause: seat, governing law, institution, language and tribunal composition
  • Interpreting defective or pathological arbitration clauses
  • Arbitrability: disputes that can and cannot be referred to arbitration in India
  • Multi-party and multi-contract disputes: joinder, consolidation and drafting considerations
Drafting
03
Commencing Arbitration and Interim Relief
  • Invocation of arbitration: notice requirements and commencement of proceedings
  • Appointment of arbitrators and the Section 11 mechanism
  • Section 9 proceedings: available interim relief and principles governing its grant
  • Section 17 relief before the arbitral tribunal and its relationship with court-ordered interim measures
Procedure
04
Evidence, Written Submissions and Hearings
  • Building and organising the evidentiary record: documents, correspondence and supporting material
  • Pleadings and written submissions in arbitration: structure, factual narrative and legal arguments
  • Witness statements and expert evidence: purpose and use during proceedings
  • Oral hearings and cross-examination: role, preparation and strategic considerations
Evidence
05
Institution Selection and Procedural Strategy
  • Key considerations while choosing an arbitral institution: rules, costs, timelines and administrative support
  • Overview of major institutions relevant to Indian practice: ICC, SIAC, LCIA and MCA
  • Procedural orders and case management: timelines, hearings and document production
  • Procedural strategy including bifurcation, confidentiality and management of complex disputes
Strategy
06
The Award, Challenge and Enforcement
  • Structure and requirements of an arbitral award
  • Section 34 proceedings: grounds and limitations on challenging an award
  • Patent illegality and public policy as grounds of challenge
  • Section 36: enforcement of domestic awards, stay applications and the effect of challenge proceedings
Awards
07
International Commercial Arbitration and Foreign Awards
  • International commercial arbitration under the Indian arbitration framework
  • Governing law, procedural law and law of the seat in cross-border disputes
  • Recognition and enforcement of foreign awards in India under Part II and the New York Convention
  • Cross-border arbitration strategy and key considerations for Indian parties
International
08
The Arbitrator's Perspective and Building a Practice
  • Appointment of arbitrators: party nomination, institutional appointment and tribunal constitution
  • Independence, impartiality, disclosures and challenges to arbitrators
  • How arbitral tribunals approach procedure, evidence, submissions and decision-making
  • Building an arbitration practice: skills, exposure and career pathways for young lawyers
Career
Perks

Everything you need to go
from knowing to practising.

Every perk is designed around one goal: real exposure to how arbitration is practised at the highest levels, with credentials and opportunities that reflect it.

01
Live Sessions with the Dispute Resolution Team at Saraf and Partners
Direct access to practitioners who are actively arguing these matters, every Sunday at 10:30 AM on Zoom.
02
Internship Recommendations for Top Performers
Merit-based recommendations at Saraf and Partners for the highest scorers in the final assessment, subject to the firm's discretion.
03
Lifetime Access to Session Recordings
Every live Sunday session is recorded. You keep access permanently for revision, reference, and continued learning.
04
Certificate of Participation and Appreciation
All participants receive a Certificate of Participation. Complete the assessment and earn a Certificate of Appreciation with your percentage scored.
05
Convenient Sunday Learning Schedule
All 8 sessions on Sundays at 10:30 AM IST, designed around your existing commitments without compromise.
06
Networking with Mentors and Industry Experts
Direct interaction with practitioners from one of India's fastest growing independent law firms and a peer network across your cohort.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the course start and what is the schedule?

The course begins on 20th September 2026. All 8 sessions are held live on Zoom every Sunday at 10:30 AM IST. There are no pre-recorded substitutes.

Who is teaching this course?

The course is taught by the Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Team at Saraf and Partners, comprising Mr. Gauhar Mirza (Partner), Mr. Kaveesh Nair (Principal Associate), Mr. Arnav Chopra (Associate), and Ms. Karshana Agarwal (Associate).

What certificates will I receive?

All registered participants receive a Certificate of Participation. Those who complete the post-course assessment also receive a Certificate of Appreciation with their percentage scored. Certificates are signed by the authorised representative of SimuLegum.

How does the internship recommendation work?

Internship recommendations at Saraf and Partners are merit-based and subject to the firm's discretion. To be eligible, you must attend a minimum of 5 out of 8 sessions and complete the final assessment. Top scorers among eligible participants will be recommended. Final determination rests with SimuLegum.

What is the format of the final assessment?

The assessment consists of objective, case study-based questions drawn entirely from session content. It is conducted upon completion of all 8 sessions.

Will I get access to the session recordings?

Yes. All registered participants receive lifetime access to the session recordings for revision and reference.

Who should attend this course?

This course is designed for law students, recent graduates, and early-career lawyers who want to build a practice-ready foundation in arbitration and dispute resolution, with direct exposure to how it is actually argued and resolved.

Where can I find the full Terms and Conditions?

The course follows the Terms and Conditions as laid down on simulegum.com. Please review them here before registering.

Now Enrolling · September 2026

8 Sundays.
10:30 AM.
Starting 20 Sept.

Live on Zoom with the Dispute Resolution and Arbitration Team at Saraf and Partners. Certificate on completion. Lifetime access to recordings. Internship recommendations for top performers.

Start Date20 Sept 2026
DaySundays
Time10:30 AM IST
PlatformZoom · Live
Register Now Download Brochure