• All current young Ciarb members, interested in arbitration and ADR, are eligible to apply to become Mentees.

• Egypt Branch Committee will identify candidates who demonstrate commitment and motivation and will match them with the most suitable Mentors and Mentor Supporters.

• Mentees applicants must complete this Application Form. 

• The Mentor Supporter should have sufficient knowledge in arbitration/ADR and be frequently involved in Ciarb activities.

• Mentor Supporters must be Ciarb Members (MCIArb), under 40 years old, and should have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field of arbitration/ADR.

• Mentor Supporter applicants must complete this Application Form. 

• Responsibilities
  • Be an active and available participant in the Mentoring Group, liaising with the Mentor and Mentees to arrange activities.
  • Contribute to the strategic aims of the Mentoring Programme by assisting the Mentor in planning the overall programme.

• Mentors should be recognized arbitration/alternative dispute resolution practitioners.

• The Committee shall appoint the Mentor, who will be invited to provide their approval to the appointment.

• Commitments:
  • Demonstrates good working relationships with CIArb members and CIArb requirements.
  • Works collaboratively with the Committee, the Mentor Supporter, and supports aspiring Mentees.

The Mentoring Programme is led by the Ciarb Egypt Branch Committee, who has responsibility for:

• Selecting and appointing the Mentors, Mentor Supporters, and Mentees.

• Keeping the Mentoring Group up-to-date with changes and resolving issues referred by the Group.

• Applications of Mentor Supporters and Mentees will be assessed and suitability will be reviewed in line with the role profile.

• If the Mentee’s application is approved, the candidate will receive a confirmation e-mail advising that they must attend a meeting with the Mentor and Mentor Supporter within one month.

The duration of each mentoring cycle is one year, during which the Mentees of the 4 Groups (about 18 young Ciarb members) learn from the knowledge and practice of the experienced Mentors.  The Branch archives the materials (photos, posts, videos, online meetings, recordings, reading lists, mock cases, etc.) to document the activities of each cycle to improve the following cycles. 

The Branch announces on its LinkedIn page the launch of each new mentoring cycle and invite young members to apply for the role of a “Mentor Supporter” or “Mentee”. 

Upon the formation of the four Groups, the Branch invites members of the previous cycle and members of the new cycle for a networking event hosted by CRCICA (the Seat of the Branch).  During the event, Mentors and Supporters from the previous cycle brief their experience, the new cycle is introduced by the Branch Chair, videos documenting activities or testimonials by members of the previous cycle are presented and, finally, members of the previous cycle are awarded appreciation certificates.

To learn about the latest networking event held on 22 May 2024 for the members of the third and fourth mentoring cycles, please click here. 

For the networking event held on 15 August 2023 for the members of the second and third mentoring cycles, please click here.

For the networking event held on 8 June 2022 for the members of the first and second mentoring cycles, please click here.

The Mentees' dedication and enthusiasm for continuous growth have undoubtedly set them apart as future leaders in their fields:

“As an engineer attending my first arbitration hearing, I was genuinely impressed by the claimant lawyer's performance. He spent a significant amount of time explaining his facts with a clarity and thoroughness that surpassed what we engineers typically achieve. It made the entire experience exceptionally exciting and enlightening."

- Said Eng. Mohamed Hassan AbdAllah

“I'm so excited to have completed the Mentoring Programme of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Egypt Branch). Upon starting this remarkable learning path, I've received tons and tons of information that helped sharpening my arbitration knowledge. It was a joy to learn from the guru of the arbitration field Dr Khaled El Shalakany.  Thanks for providing such a programme with great competence to the Ciarb members.” 

- Said Dr Amira Shalaby

Read posts from Mentees reflecting on the benefit they have gained from the Programme and appreciation for their Mentors’ guidance and support:

Eng. Tarek Mansour - Mentee

Ahmed Samir Ali - Mentee

Ms. Hala El Bahr - Mentee

Watch testimonial videos from Mentor Supporters and Mentees:

Eng. Mahmoud El Saddany – Supporter

Eng. Tarek Mansour – Mentee 

Mr. Ahmed Khaled - Mentee

Dr. Amira Shalaby – Mentee