Fundamentals of Arbitration Advocacy Certificate Program

Taking this course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the AAA arbitration process and how it differs from trial litigation, while building practical skills to navigate filing, arbitrator selection, and preliminary hearings using AAA Rules. This course will guide you through developing effective pre-hearing strategies, preparing witnesses, managing logistics, and delivering persuasive opening statements and summations.

You'll also sharpen your advocacy techniques through practice with direct and cross-examinations, real-time responses to arbitrator questions, and analysis of sample strategies to enhance your own performance.

This dynamic three-week online course offers flexible, self-paced modules designed to fit your schedule while delivering high-impact learning. Participants will:

• Engage with short, expert-led video lessons from AAA professionals and legal advocacy educators
• Sharpen your skills through interactive exercises in opening, direct, cross-examination and summation
• Receive personalized feedback via recorded performance reviews

With live Zoom office hours and instruction from experienced AAA-ICDR arbitrators and Stetson Law faculty, this course provides a rich, supportive environment to elevate your arbitration advocacy skills.

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Am I able to apply this course towards a Law degree at Stetson University?

No. This course does not carry academic credit and cannot be applied toward any degree programs at Stetson University College of Law. Participation in this courses will not result in a degree, alumni status, or earned academic credit at Stetson University or Stetson University College of Law, nor will it be recorded on their transcripts. Additionally, it does not guarantee admission to Stetson University, Stetson University College of Law, or any other institution.

Will I need to purchase any course materials?

No. Downloadable documents, forms, on-demand media, and other useful resources will be made available to all participants during the course.

Are accommodations available if needed?

Stetson strives to provide a warm and welcoming environment for all our students, including those with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you might need reasonable accommodation to fully participate in a program and services, please contact the Office of Professional Education at [email protected].

What is your cancellation/refund policy?

Stetson Cancellation: Should Stetson University College of Law find it necessary to cancel a course for any reason, we will attempt to notify the participants at least 24 hours in advance via phone and/or e-mail. In the event that a course is canceled by Stetson, a 100% refund will be processed for each registrant.

Attendee Cancellation: Stetson Law will issue a refund, less a $75 cancellation fee per course, for course cancellation requests received before 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the fourteenth (14) business day prior to the beginning of a course. Business days are Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. No refunds will be issued if you cancel within thirteen (13) business days of the course start date or at any time after a course begins. Once you access an online course, you are no longer eligible for a refund.