BRICS+ Arbitration Academy Launches Official Website and Opens Applications for its First Training Programme

The BRICS+ International Arbitration Academy announces the launch of its official website and the opening of applications for its first training programme, scheduled to start in 2027. The website provides information about the Academy’s mission, training programme, international partners and admission requirements. The Roster of BRICS+ Arbitrators will also be made available on the website in due course.

The Academy was established at the initiative of the Association of Lawyers of Russia (ALRF) and the Russian Arbitration Association (RAA). Its objectives are to train a new generation of international arbitrators, foster professional ties among specialists from BRICS member states and partner countries, the Global South and the Global East (collectively, BRICS+), and strengthen the international infrastructure for the resolution of commercial disputes.

From a Training Programme to an International Professional Community

The Academy was officially presented at the 14th St. Petersburg International Legal Forum in June 2026, followed by further development of the initiative at the 11th BRICS+ Legal Forum in New Delhi in August 2026.

The programme is designed for practising legal professionals with experience in international commercial disputes who are interested in developing their careers as international arbitrators.

“The BRICS+ International Arbitration Academy is more than just an educational and integration initiative. We see it as an investment in shaping a professional community where specialists from different countries can exchange experience, strengthen mutual trust and jointly advance international arbitration,”  said Alexei Dudko, Senior Partner at LEVEL Legal Services and Co-Chairman of the Academy’s Steering Committee.

Practical Training in an International Setting

The first programme is scheduled for 2027 and will bring together 40 participants from BRICS+ countries. Delivered in English, it will consist of eight in-person seminars held in different countries, with the participation of leading arbitral institutions and international experts.

The programme will cover practical aspects of an arbitrator’s work, the specific features of national legal systems and arbitral institutions, as well as matters of independence, impartiality and professional ethics. The international format will enable participants not only to acquire practical knowledge but also to establish professional connections with colleagues from different jurisdictions.

Roster of BRICS+ Arbitrators

Another key area of the Academy’s activities will be the establishment of a Roster of BRICS+ Arbitrators, which will be published on the official website. The Roster aims to improve access to information about qualified professionals from BRICS+ countries with experience in resolving international commercial disputes.

Candidates will be selected on the basis of recommendations from arbitral institutions. Recommended candidates will be reviewed by the Academy’s Coordination Council, with decisions on inclusion in the Roster made by a vote of its members. Candidates will be assessed on the basis of their qualifications, professional experience and reputation.

“The development of international arbitration is impossible without trust in those who resolve disputes. It is important not only to train professionals but also to create conditions in which their professional qualifications and reputation are transparent and recognised by the international arbitration community. The Roster of BRICS+ Arbitrators will be one of the instruments for achieving this recognition,” noted Vladimir Khvalei, Partner at Mansors, Chairman of the Board, Russian Arbitration Association (RAA), Chairman of the Academy’s Steering Committee.

International Cooperation and Development of Arbitration

The establishment of the Academy has brought together the efforts of BRICS+ professional legal associations committed to advancing international commercial arbitration and strengthening cooperation between legal communities across different countries.

“For legal association from BRICS+ countries, it is an opportunity to jointly contribute to the development of international legal cooperation and the building of new professional ties between countries. The Academy is intended to serve as a platform bringing together the educational, expert and institutional dimensions of international arbitration,”  said Oleg Zaitsev, Member of the Presidium of the Association of Lawyers of Russia, Member of the Coordination Council of the Academy.

The launch of the website and the opening of applications mark the beginning of the Academy’s practical implementation of its training programme. Its long-term objective is to contribute to the development of international arbitration infrastructure in BRICS+ countries, strengthen cooperation between legal communities and arbitral institutions, and foster a professional environment founded on independence, impartiality and trust.

Apply now: https://bricsarb.org/participants/

Information on eligibility requirements and the application procedure is available on the Academy’s website.

Contact person:

Ms Cha Mi Vu
E-mail: academy@bricsarb.org
Mobile: +7 962 919-91-46