A report, from the Committee on the Development of Arbitrators, of the Academy’s efforts to identify, encourage and train new arbitrators.

A report on arbitrator development, internship programs and arbitrator training programs across the country.

Review of an American Bar Association subcommittee survey of the qualifications and training of arbitrators. The Academy Committee is considering establishment of a training program based on the internship concept. Four formal training programs are reviewed — UCLA Arbitration Practicum; GE-IUE; New Jersey Arbitrator Development; and Western New York

The report contains recommendations for the education and training of new arbitrators, as well as a description of an apprentice program to develop qualified, experienced and acceptable arbitrators.

A discussion of the problems involved in developing new arbitrators. Issues of training, certification, potential blacklisting, apprenticeship, the role of the appointing agencies and of the National Academy are considered.

Analysis and recommendations drawn from a survey of arbitrator apprentices.