National Law University Odisha (NLUO), in collaboration with AZB & Partners, has launched a single credit course titled 'The Lifecycle of Arbitration: Strategy, Procedure and Enforcement in Commercial Disputes.'

This course is designed to provide students with a practice-oriented understanding of the lifecycle of arbitration in commercial disputes under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996.

It will explore why arbitration is a preferred mode of dispute resolution in commercial and corporate contexts, while also equipping participants with foundational knowledge on drafting enforceable arbitration agreements, pre-dispute strategic considerations, and key procedural aspects involved in invoking and commencing arbitration proceedings.

The course will further aim to develop analytical skills required to navigate complex arbitration scenarios, including handling disputes, managing evidence and hearings, and addressing post-award challenges under Sections 34 and 37 of the Act.

It will also focus on the enforcement of arbitral awards and asset recovery, enabling students to gain insight into the practical realities of arbitration practice.

Resource persons

• Counsel, AZB & Partners, Prerna Ponappa

  Prerna Ponappa brings over a decade of experience in domestic and international arbitration and dispute resolution. Her practice includes appearances before the Supreme Court of India, various High Courts, tribunals, and other adjudicatory bodies. She also advises on complex dispute-related aspects in mergers and acquisitions.

• Senior Associate, AZB & Partners, Dharma Tej Koneru

  Dharma Tej Koneru specialises in dispute resolution, with significant experience in commercial litigation and arbitration across multiple judicial and quasi-judicial forums.

• Associate, AZB & Partners, Vinudeep R

  Vinudeep’s practice focuses on litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution. He has contributed to several commercial dispute matters and legal publications in this field.

• Associate, AZB & Partners, Abhay Shetty

  Abhay Shetty has experience in arbitration and commercial litigation, including asset tracing and enforcement of foreign awards in India. He holds an LL.M. in International Dispute Resolution from King’s College London.

Eligibility

The course is open to

• Undergraduate students of 2^nd to 5^th year of the 5-year LLB course and 2^nd to 3^rd year of the 3-year LLB course.

• Postgraduate students pursuing law.

Registration details

Registrations for the single credit course titled 'The Lifecycle of Arbitration: Strategy, Procedure and Enforcement in Commercial Disputes'

The registration fee for the credit course are as follows: 

• Registration Fee: INR 500 (for NLUO students)

• Registration Fee: INR 600 (for non-NLUO students)

• Last Date for Registration: May 3, 2026

The course follows a two-step registration process:

1. Payment of the registration fee through the ICICI Eazypay Gateway (payment details provided in the brochure).

2. Submission of the registration form along with the payment receipt.

Please note that payments made through any mode other than the specified gateway will not be accepted.

The registration form can be accessed through the link provided here.

The detailed brochure and payment procedure is attached for your reference to this mail and linked here.

For any queries, feel free to reply to this email recruitment@nluo.ac.in or contact Ananya Sonakiya (RCC Member) at +91 9303545711 or Tinashree J (RCC Member) at +91 8618690153.

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