AITAR Roster Application | Aluochier Dispute Resolution

Section A | Applicant Details

Full Legal Name *

Professional Title / Designation

Primary Professional Qualification *

Year of Primary Qualification *

Regulatory / Professional Body Membership

Current Employer / Practice

Postal Address *

Email Address *

Telephone / WhatsApp *

County of Principal Practice *

Languages of Practice This assists the Registry in matching you to appropriate appointments.

Section B — Standard Programme Enrolment

The standard programme proceeds through three tiers. You may apply to commence at Tier I (Foundation Certificate). Progression to Tier II (Practitioner Diploma) and Tier III (Advanced Practitioner) follows successful completion of each preceding tier's assessment. Select the tier at which you wish to commence.

Tier at which you are applying to commence *

Tier I

Foundation Certificate

Modules 1–5. Constitutional framework, procedural rules, costs and fees, review and enforcement, ethics. Standard entry point for all applicants.

Tier II

Practitioner Diploma

Modules 6–9. Jurisdiction, drafting, multi-party proceedings, domestic arbitration. Requires evidence of Tier I completion or equivalent prior learning.

Tier III

Advanced Practitioner

Modules 10–15. SRT review, international arbitration, AISTAR succession, mediation, AIETAR electoral disputes. Requires evidence of Tier II completion or equivalent.

Prior Dispute Resolution Qualifications or Experience (optional — assists placement)

Section B — Direct Entry under TPD 12/2026

Direct entry is available at Tier I, Tier II, or Tier III. The portfolio assessment procedure is governed by TPD 12/2026. You are responsible for demonstrating equivalent prior learning through your CV, Schedule of Proceedings, and specimen decisions. Where gaps are identified, targeted bridge modules are prescribed before admission. A Founding Tier B Cohort invitation enables direct entry at Tier III without a competitive assessment; the sole Assessor model applies.

Direct Entry Tier Applied For *

Tier I — Direct Entry

Foundation Certificate

Bypass Modules 1–5 taught delivery. Assessment tasks only (no portfolio documents or specimen decisions required). CV and two references required.

Tier II — Direct Entry

Practitioner Diploma

Bypass Modules 1–9. CV, Schedule of Proceedings, and five specimen decisions required. Three written assessment tasks (T1–T3). Experience threshold: substantial adjudicative/arbitration practice.

Tier III — Direct Entry

Advanced Practitioner · Tier B

Bypass Modules 1–15. Direct admission to Tier B. CV, Schedule, eight specimen decisions, and written assessment tasks T1–T6 required. PI insurance (minimum KES 1,000,000) required on admission.

Is this application under the Founding Tier B Cohort Invitation? *

Yes — I have received a Founding Cohort invitation letter No

Invitation Reference *

Years of Adjudicative / Arbitration / Dispute Resolution Experience *

Number of Completed Cases as Decision-Maker * (sole arbitrator, panel member, or adjudicator)

Principal Fields of Practice *

Commercial disputes and contracts Employment and labour Construction and engineering Succession, probate, and family property Land and property Administrative law and public law Electoral disputes International commercial arbitration Other (specify below)

Other Fields of Practice (if selected above)

Summary of Relevant Experience *

Section B(ii) — Documents to be Submitted with this Application

Documents should be emailed to info@aluochier.co.ke with the subject line: AITAR Direct Entry Application — [Your Full Name] — [Tier Applied]. Your application is not complete until all required documents are received by the Registry.

Please confirm the documents you are submitting with this application *

Curriculum vitae — all pathways Two professional references — all pathways (Tier I: required; Tier II and III: required) Schedule of Proceedings — Tier II and III only: chronological list of matters in which you have sat as decision-maker Specimen decisions — Tier II: five decisions; Tier III: eight decisions. Redacted to remove party-identifying details where required by confidentiality obligations. Professional indemnity insurance certificate — Tier III only (minimum KES 1,000,000 per claim, operative from admission date)

Section B — AISTAR Specialist Supplement Application

The AISTAR Specialist Supplement (Module 13) is available to existing Tier A and Tier B Roster members. It confers eligibility for appointment to AISTAR succession proceedings and SST Verifier assignments under AISTAR 2026. It is not a new tier and does not require a full direct entry assessment. Please provide your current Roster details below.

Current Roster Tier *

AITAR Roster Admission Year *

Reason for Seeking AISTAR Specialist Supplement (optional)

Prior Succession Law Experience (optional)

On receipt of your application, the Registry will issue enrolment details for Module 13 (AISTAR Specialist Workbook). The assessment is conducted under the standard Programme assessment procedures. Successful completion is recorded by Gazette Notice and your Roster entry is updated to reflect AISTAR Specialist status.

Section C — Professional Indemnity Insurance (Tier B applicants only)

Tier B membership requires professional indemnity insurance at a minimum of KES 1,000,000 per claim. For SRT appointments, coverage is assessed against the value of the matter under review in accordance with the PI Coverage Schedule (Gazette Notices 11 and 12/2026, operative 4 July 2026). Evidence of current coverage must be submitted to the Registry before Tier B status is confirmed.

Do you currently hold professional indemnity insurance? *

Coverage Level (KES per claim) *

Insurance Provider *

Policy Expiry Date *

Section D | Professional References

Provide the details of two professional referees. References should be from persons who can speak to your professional competence and integrity | senior counsel, CIArb Fellows, judges (retired or current), or equivalent. Referees will be contacted by the Registry. They should not be members of your immediate family.

Referee 1 | Full Name *

Referee 1 | Position / Title *

Referee 1 | Email *

Referee 1 | Telephone

Referee 2 | Full Name *

Referee 2 | Position / Title *

Referee 2 | Email *

Referee 2 | Telephone

Section E — Diversity Data (Voluntary | Article 232)

This information is collected voluntarily pursuant to Article 232 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, which requires the AITAR Roster to reflect gender equity, regional balance, and inclusion of marginalised groups over time. Data is used only for aggregate annual reporting and is not disclosed individually without your consent. You may decline to answer any question.

Gender

Age Group

Do you identify as a person with a disability?

Do you identify as a member of a marginalised community?

Section F | Declaration

I declare that the information given in this application is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that any material misrepresentation or omission may result in the rejection of this application or, if discovered after admission, in removal from the AITAR Roster without further notice.

I acknowledge that admission to the AITAR Roster confers eligibility for appointment to Tribunals constituted by Aluochier Dispute Resolution but does not confer adjudicative authority unless and until I am appointed to a Tribunal for a specific matter. I understand that adjudicative authority, when exercised, is exercised by me personally as a member of the Tribunal, and not on behalf of Aluochier Dispute Resolution.

I undertake to comply with the ethical and procedural obligations established by AITAR 2026, AISTAR 2026 (if appointed to AISTAR proceedings), the AITAR Tribunal Training Programme, and all Tribunal Procedural Directions issued from time to time.

I consent to the ADR Registry contacting my referees, retaining my application documents, and recording the outcome of this application in the institutional record.

Full Name (as signature) *

Date *

I confirm that I have read and accept the declaration above, and that by submitting this application I am bound by its terms. *

On submission, a copy of your application will be emailed to the address you have provided. The Registry will acknowledge receipt within 3 working days. Queries: info@aluochier.co.ke | +254 114 712 433

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