Diploma Course for International Arbitrators

Application Deadline: 7 October 2025.

The SCC Arbitration Institute (SCC) and the Swedish Arbitration Association (SAA) are pleased to offer a comprehensive diploma course designed for experienced international arbitrators seeking to enhance their expertise in Swedish arbitration practice and the SCC Rules. This intensive programme comprises eight interactive modules delivered by leading Swedish arbitration specialists, focusing on key procedural aspects and recent developments in Swedish arbitration law. The course will also offer comprehensive insights into the SCC Rules, along with practical tips and considerations for arbitrators handling SCC cases.

Participants will develop practical skills in conducting arbitral proceedings in compliance with Swedish law and best practices, covering essential topics including the regulatory framework, arbitration agreement validity, the SCC Rules, arbitrator mandate, and procedural management. The course combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on exercises in hearing conduct, award drafting, and post-award procedures. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a SCC/SAA course diploma.

Course programme

The course consists of modules covering evergreen and timely topics such as the arbitration agreement, appointment and challenge of arbitrators, sanctions and drafting of the arbitral award. Each module includes a lecture and a practical exercise or a plenary discussion. The course will start with an introductory dinner at the venue and will end with a diploma ceremony.

Day 1 – Wednesday June 3

Day 2 – Thursday June 4

07:15 – 07:45 Morning Run
09:00 – 09:30 Opening
09:30 – 10:30 Appointment of arbitrators
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee break
11:00 – 12:30 The arbitration agreement
12:30 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 15:30 Arbitrator role, mandate, and management of the proceedings
15:30 – 16:00 Coffee break
16:00 – 17:00 Arbitral proceedings before the tribunal
19:00 Dinner
20:00 Cocktail party and networking at Loftet

Day 3 – Friday June 5

Day 4 – Saturday June 6

Eligibility and application process

The course is designed for 30 experienced arbitration practitioners with substantial international arbitration experience. Applicants must demonstrate at least ten years of dispute resolution practice and hold admission to the bar in one or more jurisdictions outside Sweden. Prior experience as an arbitrator is expected.

Applications are assessed through a competitive selection process. Candidates must submit a comprehensive CV and a personal statement demonstrating their motivation for participation and relevant experience. Applications will be collected through a form which can be accessed by clicking the button below.

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Application Deadline: 7 October 2025. Once the deadline has passed, selected participants will be notified and asked to provide their invoicing details.

Format, venue, and fee

The course consists of eight comprehensive modules, featuring expert lectures followed by practical exercises and plenary discussions. The programme commences with an introductory dinner and concludes with a diploma ceremony.

Venue: Thoresta Gård, a distinguished historical manor situated 50 kilometres from Stockholm, offering an inspiring setting on the shores of Lake Mälaren.

Fee: SEK 35,000 (excl. VAT), which includes all tuition, single-room accommodation at Thoresta Gård, full board from the opening dinner through to the closing lunch, and networking activities. 

Tutors

The programme is delivered by distinguished Swedish arbitration practitioners and academics, recognised as leading authorities in international arbitration. Our faculty comprises senior arbitrators, counsel, and scholars with extensive experience in complex international disputes and deep expertise in Swedish arbitration law and practice.  The tutors are the following:

Robin Oldenstam, Ginta Ahrel, James Hope, Maria Nisell, Caroline Falconer, Johan Sidklev, Kristoffer Löf, Kaj Hobér, Johan Strömbäck, Evelina Wahlström, Magnus Eriksson, Sandra Kaznova, Daniel Vargö, Fanny Gleiss Wilborg, Mattias Rosengren, and Daniel Waerme.

Testimonials from our alumni

The SCC/SAA Diploma Course on International Arbitration was very useful for my practice as an arbitrator. It allowed me to gain invaluable insight into Swedish arbitration law, practice and culture within a short period of time. A further highlight of the course was the possibility to exchange thoughts and ideas within a small and intimate group of senior arbitration practitioners from around the world.

– Dr Niklaus Zaugg, LL.M. Attorney at Law | Partner, CMS

The SCC/SAA Diploma Course on International Arbitration is outstanding. Over a few days, experienced foreign arbitrators from around the globe gather in Thoresta Herrgård (near Stockholm) to learn about mandatory provisions of Swedish law that might be relevant to ensure that your award, issued in Sweden as the seat, will be enforceable and resist challenges. The insight gained was invaluable and the quality of speakers – leading Swedish practitioners and academics – superb. The program as an idea and in its execution is a testament to the innovative, forward-thinking approach for which SCC is known. It will assist in widening the pool of arbitrators while ensuring top quality, and is a worthy investment for anyone seeking to distinguish themselves as an arbitrator for Sweden-seated arbitrations.

– Ema Vidak Gojković, Independent Counsel & Arbitrator, Vidak Arbitration