NLIU–Saraf and Partners Advanced Certificate Programme on Commercial Arbitration

About this event

<p>The Civil &amp; Criminal Justice Cell and the Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution at the National Law Institute University, Bhopal, in association with Saraf and Partners, are offering a practice-focused certificate programme on commercial arbitration. The programme combines online teaching with an in-person drafting assessment and roundtable at NLIU Bhopal.</p><h2>About the Organisers</h2><p>The National Law Institute University, Bhopal, is a public law university in Madhya Pradesh. Its student-led Civil &amp; Criminal Justice Cell and Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution are collaborating with Saraf and Partners, a full-service Indian law firm active in litigation and arbitration.</p><h2>About the Programme</h2><p>Participants will study commercial dispute strategy, arbitration procedure, advocacy and practical drafting. Five online modules precede a two-day on-campus programme featuring an assessed drafting exercise, a practitioner roundtable and the closing ceremony.</p><h2>Topics Covered</h2><ul><li>Commercial litigation, forum selection and pre-institution mediation.</li><li>Drafting arbitration agreements, commencing proceedings and interim relief.</li><li>Arbitral tribunal procedure, pleadings, evidence and expert examination.</li><li>Challenges to awards, enforcement and post-award strategy.</li><li>Emerging corporate, intellectual property and cross-border arbitration issues.</li></ul><h2>Eligibility</h2><ul><li>Individual students pursuing a three-year or five-year LL.B. programme.</li><li>Participants must attend the on-campus component at NLIU Bhopal on 14 and 15 November 2026.</li></ul><h2>Important Dates</h2><ul><li>Registration closes: 21 October 2026, 11:59 PM.</li><li>Online modules: 24, 25, 30 and 31 October 2026, 4:00–6:00 PM; fifth module in the first week of November, 4:00–6:00 PM (exact date not announced).</li><li>In-person drafting assessment: 14 November 2026.</li><li>Roundtable and closing ceremony: 15 November 2026.</li></ul><h2>Fees</h2><p>₹6,000 per participant, including accommodation, according to the programme announcement.</p><h2>Prizes and Benefits</h2><ul><li>Winner: ₹20,000 and an internship opportunity with Saraf and Partners.</li><li>Runner-up: ₹12,000 and an internship opportunity with Saraf and Partners.</li><li>Completion certificates for participants meeting the stated attendance requirements, with merit certificates for distinguished drafting performances.</li></ul><h2>Venue and Mode</h2><p>Hybrid: five sessions online, followed by the assessment and roundtable at the National Law Institute University, Kerwa Dam Road, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.</p><h2>How to Register</h2><p>Complete the <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelfUC_S-vq1ACXS-0kheS1WMrSoGMy1ufoZl24AXK0UVLhCw/viewform" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration form</a> and pay the programme fee using the university ERP payment system, as directed by the organisers. Places are limited. For enquiries, email <a href="mailto:ccjc@nliu.ac.in" rel="noopener noreferrer">ccjc@nliu.ac.in</a> or <a href="mailto:cadr@nliu.ac.in" rel="noopener noreferrer">cadr@nliu.ac.in</a>. Verify payment instructions with the organisers before transferring funds.</p>

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National Law Institute University, Kerwa Dam Road, Bhopal (in-person stage); online platform not specified

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