Routes to Membership
Ciarb supports you at every step of your dispute resolution career, whether you are either simply interested in learning about it, are in the early stages of building a career in dispute resolution or, if you work as a neutral (arbitrator, adjudicator or mediator) and want to develop your practice.
We offer three routes to membership:
The Ciarb assessment route
The Ciarb assessment route
Successfully complete the Ciarb assessment required for your chosen grade of membership.*
For Associate grade, relevant courses include:
- The Introduction courses and assessments.
For Member grade, relevant courses include:
- The Accelerated Route to Membership.
- The Module 1 courses and assessments.
For Fellowship, relevant courses include:
- The Accelerated Route to Fellowship.
- Modules 1-3 in your chosen discipline.
- Ciarb’s Diplomas.
*Candidates who complete courses with Ciarb, should apply for membership within two years of completion. Eligibility criteria apply to certain courses. Please check before booking.
The RCP route
The RCP route
Provide evidence of successful completion of a Ciarb-accredited course taken through a Ciarb Recognised Course Provider* (RCP).
*Candidates who complete courses with one of Ciarb’s RCPs, should apply for membership within two years of completion.
The experience route
The experience route
Demonstrate professional experience commensurate with the required knowledge, skills and experience of your chosen membership grade.
Our Membership Grades
There are four membership grades to choose from: Student, Associate, Member, and Fellow.
To become a Chartered Arbitrator or Chartered Adjudicator, you must first become a Fellow and then pass a Panel interview.
Our competence frameworks define the level of competence required for each membership grade.
