Post-Graduate Diploma on Arbitration and Mediation

Gaurav
Mar 10, 2022

Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai is inviting applications for the Post-Graduate Diploma on Arbitration and Mediation (PG-DAM) for the year 2022-2023. The Last Date to Apply is March 20, 2022.

About the Program

Disputes are inevitable in society, which requires a robust dispute resolution mechanism to deliver justice. The Indian dispute resolution mechanism consists of Courts, Tribunals, and Alternative Dispute Resolution tools (including Arbitration, Mediation, Conciliation, Lok Adalats, etc.).

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms have been demonstrated to be effective compared to litigation because the former provide the advantage of speedy disposal of the disputes and assists in restoring relations between the disputants. Over the last two decades, there has been momentum to encourage their usage among the legal fraternity and businesses - domestic or international. The notification of the Bar Council of India to introduce Mediation a compulsory subject in LL. B Courses, singing of the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (Singapore Convention) by India, reforms in the Indian Arbitration Law to make India and Arbitral Friendly State’ are some of the few instances where we see the advancement of ADR practices in India.

The programme will cover topics that are important for professionals in any field who deal with conflicts on a regular basis, as well as to academicians who aspire to deepen their knowledge. The Program faculty will include experienced practitioners and academicians who will supplement classroom learning with their own experiences and provide a comprehensive understanding of how arbitration and mediation work as dispute resolution mechanisms in domestic and international trade disputes.

Course Objectives

To familiarise participants with the fundamentals of arbitration and mediation as a dispute resolution mechanism.
To provide insight into the functional aspects and current challenges encountered in using these tools of dispute resolution.
To develop techniques and skills to make effective use of these ADR methods.

Duration of the Course

The duration of the Program will be one year starting from April 2022 to March 2023.
The Program shall comprise 2 Semesters with 8 papers (including one Research Project).
The Program is to be completed within 3 years. Failing which reregistration on the term &conditions prescribed by the university is required.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent Degree in any discipline from any recognized University or
Candidates appearing for the final year examination of Graduation are also eligible to apply.
Candidates who have completed three years of their 5 years integrated LL.B Degree Programme in Law are also eligible to apply.
Course is open to learners of all age and all discipline.

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