Our members
We are a professional membership body for potential and practising arbitrators, mediators and adjudicators, and others who have an interest in the area.
Traditionally, the majority of our members have primary professions such as quantity surveying, architecture, accountancy, engineering and the law, though anecdotal evidence suggests that this is beginning to change, with some students now looking to private dispute resolution (PDR) as their primary profession.
Members of CIArb work in a range of diverse business sectors and industries, including shipping, commodities, oil and gas, telecommunications, building and construction, sport, manufacturing, retail and the law.
The one thing that all members of CIArb have in common is that they belong to the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators for the professional credibility, reputation and recognition that membership brings.
Members of CIArb have all had to demonstrate a level of knowledge of private dispute resolution (PDR) requisite for the grade being applied for, providing users of PDR with the confidence that our members have a globally recognised, assured level of training and experience and a comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of the field.
People interested in acquiring a basic knowledge of private dispute resolution may wish to attend an Introduction course and subsequently apply for Associate (ACIArb) membership, or - when available - Affiliate membership (see below).
Affiliates and Corporate Affiliates
CIArb's Board of Trustees may elect as Affiliates those who are interested in CIArb and in arbitration or alternative dispute resolution. This may be either as individual Affiliates or Corporate Affiliates (organisations).
We are currently looking to develop an Affiliateship scheme for individuals and corporate bodies later in 2009.
In the short-term, there is a time-limited "one-off" offer of Affiliateship open to retired members of the Bar and Bench. More details can be found in the Join Us section.
All Affiliates and Corporate Affiliates are required to pay an annual subscription fee.
Last Updated: 11 January 2010