Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in International Arbitration

The Graduate Certificate in International Arbitration is designed for both lawyers and non-lawyers who wish to be involved in the practice of arbitration as arbitrators. Students will be taught the basics of the law of contract, tort, and evidence, the law and practice of arbitration, and will receive training in drafting directions, orders, and the arbitral award. On successful completion of the course, candidates will be awarded the Graduate Certificate in International Arbitration and will be qualified for direct admission as Fellows of the Singapore Institute of Arbitrators (SIArb).

Overview

The increasing use of arbitration and other dispute resolution mechanisms means that more professionals will be called upon to act as arbitrators. Conducting arbitration properly necessarily assumes that the arbitrator understands the law supporting the process, the procedures that should be followed, and the powers that may be exercised. While many lawyers are familiar with court procedures and the judicial process, fewer are familiar with the arbitral process. Non-lawyers have an even greater challenge when hearing disputes where parties are represented by lawyers in the arbitration.

Modes of Instruction & Course Duration

Instruction will be through a combination of weekly lectures or seminars (usually held on Wednesday evenings and on Saturdays), together with a final practicum. This course will be conducted over a university semester. Teaching will commence in the second week of January and will conclude within May 2026.

Course Information

The following are the prescribed courses and assessments:

• LCC5390 Contract, Tort and Evidence [CTE]: 4 Units
  • Written Examination
• LCC5391 Arbitration Law & Practice [ALP]: 4 Units
  • Class Performance
  • Drafting Exercises
  • Written Examination
• LCC5392 Drafting and Award Writing [DAW]: 4 Units
  • Class Performance
  • Drafting Exercises
  • Award Writing Examination

Course Timetable

The Course & Exam Timetable for GCIA 2026 is available.

Class Size

Intake is strictly limited to 30 students.

Admission Requirements

Candidates with a good Bachelor's Degree from a recognised University are invited to apply for this course. Candidates without an English-medium degree and/or non-native English speakers must have a valid certification of one of the following, at minimum:

• TOEFL iBT of 90/120
• TOEFL paper-based score of at least 550
• IELTS 6.0

Graduation Criteria

Candidates must pass all course and successfully obtain a total of 12 Units for the 3 compulsory courses in order to be awarded the GCIA.

SILE-CPD Points

Public CPD points:

• Up to 121 public CPD points for the entire programme, broken down as follows:
  • Up to 37 public CPD points for LCC5390 Contract, Tort and Evidence
  • Up to 52 public CPD points for LCC5391 Arbitration Law & Practice
  • Up to 32 public CPD points for LCC5392 Drafting & Award Writing Practice Area Code: Others/Multi-disciplinary Training Level: Intermediate

Course Fees

The total programme fee payable for January 2026 intake is SGD 10,954.50 (inclusive of 9% GST). A Student Services Fee is also applicable each semester.

SkillsFuture Credit

The courses in the GCIA Programme are eligible for SkillsFuture Credit claim:

• LCC5390 Contract, Tort and Evidence: TGS-
• LCC5391 Arbitration Law & Practice: TGS-
• LCC5392 Drafting and Award Writing: TGS-

All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit from the government to offset part of the module fee. The programme is also eligible for SkillsFuture Credit (Mid-Career).