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SIAC and Institutional Arbitration
Last Updated Date:   9 Sep 2026


2.5 Units,  Semester 1

Course Description:
Arbitral institutions are important stakeholders in the field of international arbitration, but the nature and importance of their role have often been overlooked. The course seeks to introduce participants to the role and function of arbitral institutions in guiding and shaping the practice and development of international arbitration, and to the complex issues that arbitral institutions face in the administration of arbitrations, including, among others, the appointment of arbitrators and the issuance of arbitral rules and practice notes. The course will be taught by visiting lecturers from the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) and other leading arbitration practitioners.

Course Convenor: Mr Vivekananda Neelakantan

Co-teacher(s): Mr Davinder Singh, SC, Mr Daniel Gaw, Ms Melissa Thng, Mr Vakhtangi Giorgadze, Ms Jo-Ann Heng, Mr Rishabh Malaviya, Mr Shivam Patanjali, Mr Andres Larrea Savinovich, Ms Wang Xuanzhong, Mr Chahat Chawla, Mr Loh Tian Kai, Mr Shaun Pereira, Ms Kate Apostolova, Mr Matthew Brown, Ms Lynnette Lee, Ms Snigdha Bhatta & Mr Nusry Hussain

Course Codes: LL4359Z / LL5359Z / LLJ5359Z / LL6359Z

Contact Hours: 18-hour intensive held during Recess Week

Workload: Recess Week Intensive: Dates: Thu, 24 Sep - Sun 27 Sep 2026

Mode of Assessment: Research Paper (3000 words) - 100% [Due: Fri, 30 Oct 2026 (12pm)]

Preclusions: Nil

Prerequisites: NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or common law equivalent. At least one prior course in international arbitration.

Examination Date: Different Mode of Examination

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