The Faculty of Law “Iustinianus Primus” – Skopje, in cooperation with the Europa Institute at Saarland University, Saarbrücken, Germany, is pleased to announce the offering of a specialized training programmme for professional development in the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) launching in early 2025, designed within the project „Promoting Mechanism for Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mediation in North Macedonia: Invest in ADR“ funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research.
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Programme Purpose |
The purpose of the program is to deepen the knowledge and improve the practical skills of legal practitioners in commercial and investment arbitration and other ADR mechanisms. |
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Target Group |
The program is designed for lawyers, in-house legal practitioners, mediators, arbitrators, government representatives involved in investments and arbitration, and other professionals with interest in ADR. The programme is also available for postgraduate students. |
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Content |
The programme content is divided into 11 teaching thematic units (60 teaching hours) covering key aspects of ADR mechanisms and includes introductory and advanced teaching of: – Negotiation and mediation as ADR mechanisms; – Commercial arbitration; – Arbitration agreements; – The role of the arbitral tribunal; – Conduct of arbitration proceedings; – Investment arbitration; – Investment treaties and dispute resolution provisions; – Scope of investor protection in investment arbitration; – Substantive rights in investment arbitration; – Recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards. The program will be delivered in both Macedonian and English language. |
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Lecturers |
The program will be conducted by domestic and international experts and practitioners in the field of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). |
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Certificate |
After passing the final exam, participants will receive a certificate of participation from the Faculty of Law “Justinian I” – Skopje, at the “Ss. Cyril and Methodius” University in Skopje, and the Europe Institute, Saarland University, Germany. |
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Schedule |
The program will be conducted from February to April 2025, in the afternoon hours on weekdays and on Saturdays. |
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Location
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Faculty of Law “Justinian I” – Skopje and online via the MS Teams platform. |
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Requirements for Participation
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Participants in the specialized educational program must have: · Completed the first cycle of studies (180 ECTS), i.e., a four-year undergraduate degree, which must be verified with a certificate and diploma. · Advanced knowledge of the English language. |
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Fee |
The participation fee is 600 euros (regular price). Students and young professionals who have not yet passed the bar exam will pay a reduced fee of 300 euros (discounted price). The fee is payable upon enrollment in the program. |
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Application |
Applications are accepted through the linked application form. |
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Deadlines
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The deadline for submitting applications is 20 January 2025. Selected candidates will be contacted by 27 January 2025. |
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Contact |
The programme coordinator is Prof. Dr. Goran Koevski. For any inquiries, please send an email to InvestInADRproject@pf.ukim.edu.mk. |
Download the call HERE.