ADR Training
Comprehensive training programs in alternative dispute resolution techniques and best practices.
Training Programs
Tribunal Secretary Training Programme
About the Course
This programme equips participants with the practical, procedural, and ethical competencies required to effectively support arbitral tribunals in both domestic and international arbitration. It is designed to develop skilled arbitration support professionals capable of managing case workflows, hearings, and procedural documentation.
Why Attend
Participants gain hands-on skills in tribunal administration, drafting, case management, and hearing preparation. The training strengthens professional credibility and opens pathways into institutional arbitration practice.
Key Competencies
- Case management and procedural administration
- Drafting of procedural orders and arbitration documents
- Hearing preparation and logistical coordination
- Post-hearing support and award preparation
- Ethical duties, confidentiality, and conflict management
Who Should Attend
- Aspiring tribunal secretaries and case managers
- Early-career legal professionals (0–10 years)
- In-house counsel and dispute resolution officers
- Administrative professionals transitioning into arbitration
Training Approach
- Practical workshops
- Drafting simulations
- Case-based learning (regional and international arbitration)
Course Details
What You'll Receive
Arbitration Training Programme
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
Course Details
What You'll Receive
Mediation and Negotiation Skills Training Programme
About the Course
This intensive programme builds advanced negotiation and mediation skills through structured theory, behavioural insights, and practical role play exercises. It focuses on managing complex disputes and facilitating durable settlements.
Why Attend
Participants strengthen their ability to negotiate strategically, manage conflict, and guide parties through structured mediation processes with confidence and neutrality.
Key Competencies
- Negotiation strategy (distributive and integrative bargaining)
- Mediation process management (convening to closure)
- Communication, reframing, and active listening
- Conflict dynamics and dispute analysis
- Settlement facilitation techniques
Who Should Attend
- Legal professionals and corporate counsel
- HR, compliance, and governance officers
- Government and public sector officials
- Corporate leaders and managers
- Professionals seeking mediation expertise
Training Approach
- Negotiation simulations
- Mediation role-plays
- Case study analysis
- Facilitated feedback sessions
Course Details
Construction Claims and Dispute Avoidance Training Programme
About the Course
This specialized programme focuses on construction contract management, claims preparation, and dispute avoidance strategies, with emphasis on FIDIC-based contracts and real-world project scenarios.
Why Attend
Participants gain practical tools to manage construction risks, prepare and respond to claims, and prevent disputes through effective contract administration and programme control.
Key Competencies
- Procurement and construction contract frameworks
- FIDIC contract administration
- Claims preparation and response strategies
- Delay analysis and extension of time (EOT) claims
- Programme management (baseline, updates, revisions)
- Employer and contractor claims management
- Dispute avoidance and resolution mechanisms
Who Should Attend
- Construction lawyers and legal practitioners
- Engineers and project managers
- Quantity surveyors and claims consultants
- Contract administrators and procurement professionals
Training Approach
- Case study based learning
- Practical contract simulations
- Programme analysis exercises
- Drafting and claims workshops