Online Course 2026
Arbitration
15 – 18 September 2026 | 14:00 – 18:30
Learn the techniques to develop a reputation for skilled, cost-efficient resolution of client problems.
About this course
This course deals specifically with arbitration. Practitioners who have experience of both litigation and settlement negotiation will best benefit from this course.
Whether you wish to practise as an arbitrator or be in a position to advise your clients or represent them at arbitrations, you will benefit greatly from attending the course.
Introduction
Practitioners need to consider all routes of access to justice in order to best serve their clients. Today there are many alternatives to consider in deciding which method is most appropriate in any given case in order to resolve a dispute. It is in the interest of legal practitioners to familiarise themselves with the process and techniques of arbitration.
The Law Society of South Africa’s (LSSA’s) Legal Education and Development (LEAD) division’s arbitration courses are primarily designed to prepare legal practitioners and candidate legal practitioners to be arbitrators and to advise clients on the arbitration process. Mediation will also be considered.
Course presentation
Success in today’s legal environment requires mastering a variety of techniques to help clients achieve a cost-effective solution to their disputes. The course presenters are experienced, practising arbitrators and the teaching methodology will essentially be learning-by-doing, which will include working through case studies.
The training is intensive and demanding and requires hard work and dedication. This course is presented in English only.
Outline of programme
- General introduction to arbitration and legal background
- The agreement to arbitrate
- Stages in the arbitration process
- Specific issues, such as evidence – how to present it and evaluate it
- Drafting awards
- Case studies
- Legal ethics
Presenter
Des Williams is a former Chairman of Werksmans Attorneys and has been in practice for more than 50 years. He now practises as an independent arbitrator. He is a former Chairman of the Litigation Committee of the International Bar Association and a former member of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce.
He is an experienced arbitrator who has been appointed in domestic and international arbitrations held under the auspices of the International Chamber of Commerce, AFSA and other organisations.
Date
15 – 18 September 2026
14:00 – 18:30
Closing date
14 September 2026
Certification
Attendance at all sessions is mandatory to qualify for a certificate.
Who should register?
All practising legal practitioners and candidate legal practitioners, especially (but not exclusively) those involved in civil litigation.
Registration will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration fees (including VAT)
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Practising legal practitioners / Candidate legal practitioners | R 5 700 per person |
| Non-practising legal practitioners / Others | R 6 900 per person |
How to register
Kindly note that registrations are done online. For certification purposes, participants should register individually, using their own email address. This will enable the system to generate a unique username and password for each person.
Step 1: Make payment
Payment should be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT) only. You are required to upload the proof of payment (PDF) in Step 2 (online registration form).
Should an invoice be required to effect payment, replace the proof of payment document with a note (Word) requesting an invoice.
LSSA banking details:
Account name: Law Society of South Africa
Bank: FNB Pretoria
Branch code: 251445
Account no: 6200 9641 079
Reference: Surname, Initials and Cell number
Step 2: Complete the online registration form
Click the button below to complete your registration:
Step 3: Receive your confirmation and course access
Once you have registered to participate, you will receive a system-generated confirmation e-mail confirming that we have received your registration documentation.
Twenty-four hours before the course starts, you will receive an e-mail with the Microsoft Teams link as well as your course material. Read the instructions in the e-mail carefully.
If you do not receive this e-mail, please check your Spam / Junk folder the day before the course starts. Attendees must ensure that they have access to MS Teams well in advance and should test the link as soon as it is received.
Contact
For more information about this course, contact Molalatladi Modiba.
E-mail: andries@lssa.org.za
Please note that we communicate via e-mail only should you require more information.
Please take note
- The LSSA will not accept liability if fees are not paid into the designated LSSA bank account.
- Course registration will be confirmed only if proof of payment is attached to the registration form.
- LEAD reserves the right to cancel a learning activity should the number of delegates not justify the costs involved.
- Registered delegates will be given reasonable notice of cancellation.
- To cancel a registration, the delegate should e-mail annelie@LSSALEAD.org.za at least 48 hours before the start of the event to avoid being liable for the full fee.
- Refunds must be claimed in writing within 15 business days after cancellation.
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