New scheme offers experience for African arbitration lawyersPublished by: Andrew Mizner at 05/11/2021With the introduction of a programme to give young African lawyers first-hand experience of international...With the introduction of a programme to give young African lawyers first-hand experience of international arbitration proceedings, the ICC International Court of Arbitration hopes to improve representation in the profession. The ICC International Court of Arbitration plans to establish a scheme to give practical experience to young arbitration lawyers. Lawyers with a minimum of three years’ experience and an arbitration background will be eligible to apply before 3 December. Starting this initiative with aspiring arbitration practitioners based in Africa is a strong step towards expanding the pool of arbitration practitioners in Africa,” said Diawara. Earlier this year, the African Arbitration Association established an online tool aimed at improving visibility of arbitrators and arbitration legislation across the continent.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 05, 2021 18:14 UTC