Preview Questions Arbitration Lawyer | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: How do you approach post-award challenges, such as when a client wishes to contest an arbitral award based on issues of fairness or procedural errors?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By assuming the award is final and offering no recourse to the client

By evaluating the grounds for challenging the award, assessing the likelihood of success, and preparing a robust case for review

By automatically filing for a challenge without assessing its merits

By postponing action until the client expresses dissatisfaction with the award

Question 2: Which of the following describes the function of the International Court of Arbitration (ICA) in institutional arbitration?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

It provides a venue for the arbitration hearings

It is a neutral body that facilitates the arbitration process by administering cases, appointing arbitrators, and overseeing awards

It is responsible for determining the dispute between the parties

It appoints the arbitrators and oversees the enforcement of awards

Question 3: How would you handle the challenge of an arbitrator's ruling on the issue of jurisdiction?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By dismissing the arbitration entirely.

By requesting a clarification on jurisdiction if the ruling appears unclear or by appealing the decision if applicable under the rules.

By accepting the ruling without question, regardless of the issue.

By filing an immediate judicial challenge without giving the arbitrator a chance to clarify.

Question 4: How do you ensure that all parties' rights to appeal or challenge an arbitral award are properly managed during arbitration?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By focusing on the final award and not addressing possible appeal rights in advance

By advising clients to ignore the appeal process and accept the award

By automatically filing for an appeal in every case

By explaining the limited grounds for appeal, ensuring clients understand their rights, and monitoring compliance with applicable law

Question 5: In a negotiation where both parties are equally unwilling to budge on a key issue, what should an Arbitration Lawyer do?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Focus on the legal arguments and hope that one party will eventually relent

Accept the impasse and terminate the proceedings without resolution

Propose alternative solutions or trade-offs that address the interests of both parties while respecting their positions

Immediately escalate the issue to the tribunal

Question 6: How do you deal with an opposing party that is unwilling to engage in meaningful dialogue during settlement negotiations?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By proposing alternative methods of communication, such as mediation or joint problem-solving sessions, to facilitate progress.

By withdrawing from the negotiation and refusing to negotiate further.

By escalating the dispute to a higher authority immediately.

By proceeding with unilateral decisions without further discussions.