The Chartered Institute of Arbitration enjoys a reputation second to none in respect of the education and training of Mediators and Arbitrators. Whereas other service providers do provide training in mediation, the Institute considers its training to be more intensive and successful. Other institutions who appoint arbitrators from time to time usually expect their panel members to have reached the status of Fellow at least of CIARB. They rely therefore on the standards maintained by the CIARB to grade their own members.
There are three levels of membership within the Institute namely Associate (ACIArb), Member (MCIArb) and Fellow (FCIArb) and there are four main disciplines covered. Details of these are provided at www.ciarb.org/education-and-training/pathways/ and the four disciplines are Mediation, Arbitration, International Arbitration and Adjudication. Associate membership is available following attendance at an Entry-Level course normally run over one day. The Irish Branch regularly runs introductory courses for Mediation and Arbitration.
In Ireland entry at Member, MCIArb, level is available to those who have successfully completed a Diploma Course in Arbitration, or alternatively, who have qualified as CIArb Accredited Mediators. The UCD Diploma Course in Arbitration gives direct access to MCIArb level and it is then possible to access Fellowship Grade following successful attendance at a Peer Interview (thesealso takes place at regular intervals).
It is also possible to qualify by distance learning as for example in the Postgraduate Diploma in Arbitration offered by the College of Estate Management. Ref www.cem.ac.uk
To qualify as an Accredited Mediator it is necessary to attend a five-day intensive course followed by a two-day assessment. This course is offered by the Irish Branch normally on an annual basis, however it is also possible to avail of it through the U.K. It is possible to progress along the mediation route to Fellowship with experience requirements being set out on the Institute website.
Normally the Institute will not appoint members below the status of Fellow as Arbitrators. An experienced Arbitrator may apply to become a Chartered Arbitrator. This involves a peer assessment of the arbitrator and in particular his/her ability to issue logical and coherent reasoned awards.
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