Career Pathways in International Arbitration: Counsel, arbitrators, and experts

Event Information

Join us for this in-person event hosted by Ciarb, the UK branch of the European Law Students’ Association (ELSA), and the Ciarb London Branch Young Members Group (YMG), focused on career pathways in arbitration.

The event will feature a panel discussion with distinguished speakers, exploring:

• How to break into a career in international arbitration-as counsel, arbitrator, or technical expert witness
• Different routes to involvement in arbitration practice, across both legal and expert tracks

• Early career development, including obtaining initial positions and first mandates and building relevant experience

• Progression to counsel roles, expert appointments in arbitration and expert appointments and developing a sustainable practice

• Current market trends, opportunities, and challenges in international arbitration

ELSA and Ciarb London Branch will also introduce their organisations and opportunities. The discussion will be followed by a Q&A and networking reception. This event is exclusive to Ciarb Members and ELSA members.

Speakers: Oliver Barnes ACIArb FCIOB; Ben Giaretta C.Arb FCIArb; Olivia Kaye.

Moderated by Natasha King.

Timings:

18:00 – Registration

18:30 - Panel discussion and Q&A

19:45 – Networking reception