NLSIU signs agreement with SIAC on arbitration courses

NEW DELHI: The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) has signed an agreement with the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) to promote worldwide practices in the field of arbitration through curriculum development, lectures, seminars, and internships.

NLSIU and SIAC have collaborated to organise an annual International Arbitration Moot and Conference since 2012. The agreement signed between NLSIU and the SIAC will strengthen this partnership by creating a new module on "SIAC and Institutional Arbitration" and integrate it into the existing curriculum.

Internship opportunities

The agreement will also assist in developing joint academic initiatives such as annual lectures, seminars, and joint training programmes to promote the development and practice of international arbitration. This partnership will also facilitate internships for NLS students at the SIAC.

NLSIU vice-chancellor, Sudhir Krishnaswamy, said “The SIAC has anchored the development of Singapore as a key centre for the law and practice of international arbitration. As India aims to establish itself as a hub of international arbitration, NLSIU will take the lead in developing the academic and training programmes necessary for India’s success in this endeavour. This collaboration with the SIAC will help us bring international best standards and best practices to the Indian legal environment, jointly promote the development of international commercial dispute resolution mechanisms and foster an international perspective in the next generation of arbitration practitioners.

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Practical exposure to students

Speaking about the recently signed agreement, Gloria Lim, CEO of SIAC, said that SIAC is glad to be collaborating with NLSIU to provide law students with internship opportunities and to collaboratively design courses that would provide practical exposure to the practice of international arbitration.

“We believe that such efforts serve to support the development and nurture of the next generation of arbitration practitioners and look forward to partnering with NLSIU on this initiative.” she said.

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