VIAC experts share insights on Arbitration advocacy skills at Judicial Academy’s International Integration Training Program

On the morning of October 17, at the Ho Chi Minh City Branch of the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC), the Division of Training for International Integration Lawyers under the Faculty of Lawyer Training, Judicial Academy, organized a specialized thematic session entitled “Skills for Participating in Dispute Resolution via Arbitration at the Vietnam International Arbitration Centre (VIAC)”.

The program was organized pursuant to the MOU between the Judicial Academy and VIAC, aiming to enrich trainees’ practical exposure, provide first-hand access to arbitral proceedings and operations, and equip them with essential legal knowledge and skills for professional law practice.

The session overview

The session was conducted by Mr. Chau Viet Bac – Deputy Secretary General of the VIAC Secretariat, Deputy Director of the VIAC Ho Chi Minh City Branch, and Standing Vice Director of the Vietnam Mediation Centre (VMC) under VIAC. Leading the delegation of Judicial Academy trainees was Dr. Nguyen Thi Minh Hue – Head of the Training Program for International Integration Lawyers and Vice Dean of the Faculty of Lawyer Training at the Judicial Academy.

Mr. Chau Viet Bac – Deputy Secretary General of the VIAC Secretariat, Deputy Director of the VIAC Ho Chi Minh City Branch, and Standing Vice Director of the Vietnam Mediation Centre (VMC) under VIAC

The module focused on equipping prospective lawyers with essential knowledge and practical advocacy skills in arbitral proceedings, ranging from mastering procedural stages to key strategic considerations in safeguarding clients' legitimate rights and interests. A centerpiece of the discussion was the 2026 VIAC Rules of Arbitration, where the lecturer and trainees actively engaged with notable advancements, including the consolidation of arbitrations, joinder of additional parties, expedited procedures, and the med-arb hybrid mechanism. These developments were introduced to provide trainees with deeper insights into modern arbitral mechanisms designed to enhance procedural flexibility, efficiency, and real-world responsiveness to dispute settlement needs.

In addition to procedural reforms, the thematic session addressed orientations toward accelerating digital transformation and technological application in arbitral proceedings. Trainees were introduced to the VIAC eCase platform, which offers digital case file management, electronic document submission, and real-time tracking of procedural milestones. Furthermore, conducting virtual and hybrid hearings, coupled with leveraging emerging IT tools and Artificial Intelligence (AI) across arbitral workflows, highlighted the ongoing modernization of arbitration practice. Through this exchange, trainees acquired practical perspectives on navigating contemporary arbitral proceedings and identified the essential competencies required to adapt to technological advancements throughout their professional careers.

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Through this thematic session, VIAC reaffirms its role as a bridge between academic legal knowledge and practical advocacy, contributing to the development of a legal fraternity endowed with professional competence and adaptability to an evolving dispute resolution landscape. The event also presented a valuable opportunity for VIAC and the Judicial Academy to further advance their bilateral partnership under the established Memorandum of Understanding, paving the way for additional practice-oriented training and academic exchanges aimed at elevating the quality of Vietnam’s legal human resources.