International Dispute Professional Academy

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Mediation and Negotiation are increasingly recognized as the processes of choice for international parties to manage and resolve disputes. Mediation and Negotiation Skills are, therefore, core competencies for establishing a legal career.

To become successful practitioners, the lawyers of the future, must also become true dispute professionals. Dispute professionals, who can not only help resolve disputes consensually, but who are trained in advising their clients on how to best approach and manage a given dispute. Professionals who can guide them through complex dispute resolution choices and strategy development from choosing the best way to handle complex differences to reaching a win-win solution.

Mediation and Negotiation are increasingly recognized as the processes of choice for international parties to manage and resolve disputes. Mediation and Negotiation Skills are, therefore, core competencies for establishing a legal career.

To become successful practitioners, the lawyers of the future, must also become true dispute professionals. Dispute professionals, who can not only help resolve disputes consensually, but who are trained in advising their clients on how to best approach and manage a given dispute. Professionals who can guide them through complex dispute resolution choices and strategy development from choosing the best way to handle complex differences to reaching a win-win solution.

Learn from the pros

The International Dispute Professional Academy (IDPA) is an intense 40 hours training, held from 11-16 July at the University of Vienna, Austria. The Academy will be taught by leading international practitioners from some of the most prominent law firms, multi-national companies and academic institutions.

Nadja Alexander
Director
SIDRA at SMU

Michael McIlwrath
Chief Lit. Counsel,
Baker Hughes (GE)

Johannes Willheim
Partner, Global Disputes,
Jones Day

Claudia Winkler
Founder,
The Negotiation Academy

Get ready to

Assess the parties’ situation and advise them on the best steps to take.

Become eligible for IMI Mediation Advocacy certification.

Perform as a mediator, mediation advocate or negotiator to get the best results.

Think on an international scale to consider cross-cultural and cross-border aspects.

Learn the skills needed for building a career in the international disputes field.

Get hands-on training and feedback to perform your skills in a real-life environment.

What participants of former academies say

“The Academy has provided me with an incredible learning opportunity! I return home with heightened confidence, a new circle of international friends, and valuable insights and skills to apply to both my life and career. Thank you to the incredible team at the Academy for an unforgettable experience.”

– Alex Z.

“This was one of a kind experience! It was only one week, but enough to fill me up with so much more power and confidence which are highly needed at this initial stage of my career. Looking forward to more learning experiences such as this one!”

– Aarti G.

“All the learning outcomes, hands-on techniques, new friends and the network I made have been an exhilarating experience. Thank you for being such amazing trainers!”

– Ranjita NR.

“Being in the presence of true leaders from diverse backgrounds really inspired me to strive for more. It’s been an awe-inspiring week that got me thinking about who I am.”

– Mercy S.