Members of the Irish Branch of the Institute fall broadly into two categories: those people practising as arbitrators or on route to becoming Chartered Arbitrators, and those who, while not necessarily aspiring to Fellowship, have become involved with commercial dispute resolution as part of their primary professional role.
Membership provides a much wider appreciation of the systems of dispute resolution and an opportunity to network with professionals engaged in a wide range of disciplines as well as a prestigious secondary professional qualification.
Member benefits include:
- Active Irish Branch with networking opportunities, locally and internationally.
- Professional development through Training and Education
- Professional credibility through a prestigious secondary qualification
- Code of Professional and Ethical Conduct
- Social events
- Newsletters
- Appointment to a panel
Becoming a member of the Institute - irrespective of grade - is a public commitment to the profession of private dispute resolution (PDR). As the world's leading professional body, we offer PDR professionals credibility through qualifications and recognition. Members are able to progress to Chartered or Accredited status - the ultimate accolade for practitioners with recognisable post-nominal letters ACIArb, MCIArb, FCIArb.
Our qualifications are internationally recognised and valued, providing assured standards which give users confidence. Our members are leaders in their fields, whether working in dispute resolution practice or in business. They also offer the opportunity of membership for Chairman appointments.
Our expertise leads academic and professional thinking in dispute resolution. This comes directly to you in our academic journal and information resources, keeping you up to date and saving you time and money.
We are also part of the global website of The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators www.ciarb.org and as the largest global professional dispute resolution body, our international networks offer unparalleled opportunities for professional networking and career development.
How to become a member
The Branch welcomes applications from members of all professions, who, while not necessarily aspiring to Fellowship or practising as an arbitrator, have become involved with commercial dispute resolution as part of their primary professional role.
Membership of the Irish Branch of the Institute provides a greater understanding of the procedures and practices of dispute resolution.
There are three grades of membership.
- Associate Member (ACIArb) - indicates that holders have a basic understanding of dispute resolution gained through either academic study or practical experience
- Member (MCIArb) - those with a good level of knowledge of arbitration or adjudication and their respective local law gained through either academic study or experience
mediation professionals who have either completed a recognised mediation accreditation programme or have demonstrated their mediation skills though practical application.
- Fellow (FCIArb/Chartered Arbitrator) - denotes individuals who have completed an advanced academic programme of study or who have demonstrated an equivalent level of knowledge through their professional experience of arbitration or mediation.
The Institute provides education and training to help you attain all these levels. The courses are taught by experienced arbitrators and academics. Entry is through the Associate grade.
For those with little or no knowledge of dispute resolution it is necessary to complete an entry course for Associate Membership. Practising lawyers and those with law degrees may become members of the Institute by attending and passing the appropriate assessment. Exemption from examination is granted to holders of the Diploma in Arbitration from University College Dublin. Suitably experienced lawyers may qualify for Fellowship by completing the Special Fellowship Assessment.
The Irish Branch offers Associate Membership (ACIArb) in Mediation Award following a one day course.
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