Training & Professional Development

About the Course

This programme provides a structured introduction to commercial arbitration in Uganda within the context of international arbitration standards. It blends legal doctrine with procedural practice to build competence from commencement of proceedings to award enforcement.

Why Attend

Participants develop a clear understanding of arbitration as a dispute resolution mechanism and acquire practical skills in managing arbitral proceedings and preparing effective claims or defences.

Key Competencies

• Arbitration law and institutional frameworks
• Tribunal jurisdiction and procedural powers
• Drafting claims, defences, and procedural applications
• Evidentiary rules and expert evidence
• Hearings, awards, and enforcement

Who Should Attend

• Legal practitioners and advocates
• In-house counsel and contract managers
• Government legal officers and state attorneys
• Aspiring arbitrators and dispute resolution professionals

Training Approach

• Lectures and guided discussions
• Case law analysis (domestic and international)
• Drafting and procedural simulations
• Interactive workshops