One-on-One Arbitration Coaching (1-ACP)
Private, one coach to one participant coaching that takes you from the foundations of arbitration to award writing, aligned with the ACIArb, MCIArb and FCIArb examinations.
Coaching built around you
The SabiLaw ADR Center, with SabiLaw Academy, offers bespoke one-on-one coaching that gives you depth, rigour, confidentiality and hands-on mentorship tailored to your professional goals. Coaching runs in three progressive stages aligned with international arbitration standards and professional examinations.
- Practical, sample-driven and examination-oriented
- Training days fit around your work, court or corporate commitments
- Start at any stage, or progress through all three
- Lifetime alumni access to learning resources and networking
Lawyers and non-lawyers
- Lawyers and judges
- In-house counsel
- Non-lawyer professionals
- International partners
- CIArb-track candidates
Three stages, from foundations to award writing
Start at any stage: you do not need to complete an earlier stage first. You can also take all three in sequence. All training days are flexible, non-consecutive and agreed between you and your coach.
Introduction to Arbitration
Core focus
- Fundamentals of arbitration
- Nature and sources of arbitration law
- Arbitration agreements
- Institutional and ad hoc arbitration
- Roles of parties, witnesses, counsel and arbitrators
- Overview of arbitral proceedings
You will be able to
- Supports your preparation for the ACIArb examinations
- Take part in arbitration proceedings as counsel, party or witness
Advanced Law, Practice and Procedures in Arbitration
Core focus
- Advanced arbitration law and jurisprudence
- Arbitration rules and institutional procedures
- Commencing and managing proceedings
- Jurisdiction and interim measures
- Evidence and procedural strategy
- Case management techniques
You will be able to
- Supports your preparation for the MCIArb examinations
- Undertake postgraduate arbitration research and roles
- Conduct hearings as a co-arbitrator
- Use an extensive bank of practical samples, templates and precedents
Law of Obligations, Conduct of Hearing and Award Writing
Core focus
- Law of obligations in arbitration
- Advanced hearing management and tribunal conduct
- Evaluating evidence and submissions
- Deliberation techniques
- Drafting, structuring and writing arbitral awards
- Enforceability of awards
You will be able to
- Supports your preparation for the FCIArb examinations
- Teach arbitration
- Write clear, reasoned and enforceable awards
- Use exclusive award-writing samples and resources
Admission is subject to limited availability. Your training schedule is agreed directly between you and your coach.
What you keep after coaching
Joint certificate
Issued by the SabiLaw ADR Center with SabiLaw Academy.
Continuing learning
Lifetime access to professional learning resources.
Practice updates
Regular arbitration practice updates.
Networking hub
Exclusive alumni networking and mentorship.
Samples and precedents
Templates, precedents and award-writing samples.
Flexible delivery
Physical, online or hybrid sessions.
Start your coaching
- Send your details using this form, by email or on WhatsApp.
- We match you with a coach and confirm availability.
- You and your coach agree your training days.
- You receive an invoice, with an instalment plan if you need one.
Common questions
Do I need to be a lawyer?
No. 1-ACP is open to non-lawyers, lawyers, judges, in-house counsel, international partners and CIArb-track candidates.
How are the training days scheduled?
All training days are flexible and non-consecutive. You agree them directly with your coach, so you can fit coaching around work, court or corporate commitments. Each training day is at least 3 hours for Stage 1 and at least 5 hours for Stages 2 and 3.
Do I have to start with Stage 1?
Yes. You can start at any stage without first completing the stage before it, or take all three in sequence. If you are not sure where to start, tell us your background and we will advise you.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. Instalment plans and corporate sponsorship are available. Choose your option on the form and we will agree a plan with you.
Can I pay in US dollars?
Yes. International participants can pay in US dollars: US$375 (Stage 1), US$525 (Stage 2) and US$750 (Stage 3).
Is the coaching online or in person?
Either, or a mix. Coaching can be physical at the SabiLaw Center, Abuja, online or hybrid.
What certificate will I receive?
A certificate issued jointly by the SabiLaw ADR Center and SabiLaw Academy, plus lifetime alumni access to learning resources, practice updates and the networking and mentorship hub.