Direct Entry – AITAR Roster

         What is direct entry? If you already have substantial experience in dispute resolution, you may apply to enter the Roster at Tier II or Tier III without completing the standard training modules. Your prior learning is assessed through a portfolio and written tasks.
    

★ Founding Tier B Cohort | Tier III Direct Entry

If you have received a Founding Tier B Cohort invitation, this is your pathway.

Founding members are admitted through Tier III direct entry under TPD 17/2026. The sole Assessor model applies. Founding members receive Named Founding Member status in the AITAR Digital Gazette, first-mover appointment priority across all AITAR, AISTAR, and AIETAR high-value matters, and participation in Programme governance. Apply using the online form (Pathway B | Direct Entry, Tier III) and include your invitation reference in Section D.

Apply | Founding Tier B Direct Entry

Eligibility thresholds

Tier	Minimum requirements
Tier II	Prior adjudicative or dispute resolution experience demonstrated through a CV, Schedule of Proceedings, and 5 specimen decisions. Competency mapping covers Modules 1–9 (Tier I and II competencies). Bridge modules prescribed for any identified gaps. Pass mark: 65% on all written assessment tasks.
Tier III	Tier II eligibility + substantial senior adjudicative or arbitration experience demonstrated through a Schedule of Proceedings and 8 specimen decisions (sole or presiding). Competency mapping covers Modules 1–15. Bridge modules prescribed for any identified gaps.

Tier I Direct Entry (Foundation Certificate) is also available. No Schedule of Proceedings or specimen decisions are required. Tier I direct entry requires a CV and two professional references, and consists of written assessment tasks only (five tasks at 65% pass mark). It bypasses taught delivery of Modules 1–5. Eligibility is open to any person who can demonstrate sufficient familiarity with constitutional and administrative law to sit the assessments | no minimum years of practice applies.

Competency assessment

Your application is reviewed by a sole Assessor appointed by the Chief Adjudicator under TPD 17/2026. The Assessor maps your experience against the competency framework for the tier applied for. Where gaps are identified, targeted bridge modules are prescribed | you complete only the missing modules, not the entire tier. Once bridge modules are passed, direct entry is confirmed. The sole assessor model will transition to a three-person Assessment Panel when the Tier B pool reaches five members.

You will also complete written assessment tasks drawn from the standard Programme question banks:

Tier I tasks (M1–M5): five module-specific tasks covering constitutional analysis, procedural framework, fee calculation and payment direction, enforcement pathways, and an ethics portfolio. Pass mark: 65% on each task.
Tier II tasks (T1–T3): constitutional analysis (Article 47(2) scenario), fee calculation and payment direction, ethics scenarios (conflict disclosure and AI governance). Pass mark: 65%; gateway rule on T2 (all six payment direction components required).
Tier III tasks (T4–T6): advanced constitutional analysis (two-step Article 19(3)(c)/Article 24 framework), jurisdictional ruling on three-ground challenge, SRT review Determination (supervisory standard, Rule 57 powers). Pass mark: 70%.
Specialist supplement assessments (AISTAR Form D; AIETAR Form E) are available to Tier III applicants and, as standalone supplements, to existing Tier A and Tier B Roster members.

Bridge modules

If the Assessor identifies gaps, a Gap Report (Form C) is issued prescribing specific bridge modules. You complete those modules through the standard Programme (self‑paced) and pass the assessment. You do not need to repeat the entire tier.

Fees and application process

Application type	KES	USD	Notes
Tier I direct entry	15,000	115	Credited against Tier II enrolment if you proceed
Tier II direct entry	22,000	170	Credited against Tier III enrolment if you proceed
Tier III direct entry	35,000	270	No further tier; fee not credited
AISTAR Supplement (standalone)	28,000	215	DPS available
AIETAR Supplement (standalone)	28,000	215	DPS available
AISTAR+AIETAR Bundle	50,000	385	DPS available

All fees exclude VAT (16% where applicable). Deferred Payment Scheme (DPS / ISA) is currently available for the AISTAR Specialist Supplement (standalone) and ARP Registration. It is not yet available for AIETAR or bundle qualifications. Pay nothing upfront for eligible qualifications; repay 15% of future earnings up to double the course fee investment.

How to apply for direct entry

Complete Form A-DE1 (Direct Entry Application).
Attach your current CV (max 6 pages).
Attach Form A-DE2 (Schedule of Proceedings) listing all relevant matters.
Attach specimen decisions/awards (redacted) | 5 decisions for Tier II, 8 decisions for Tier III. Decisions should be redacted to remove party-identifying details where required by confidentiality obligations.
Provide two professional references (one from a current arbitral institution member, retired judicial officer, or senior professional).
Pay the applicable application fee (or request DPS if applying for a supplement).
Submit via the online application form (Pathway B | Direct Entry), or email the complete package to Registry@aluochier.co.ke.

First review deadline: 15 August 2026. Applications continue to be accepted after this date.

Forms and governing documents
Form A-DE1 | Direct Entry Application (Word)
Form A-DE2 | Schedule of Proceedings (Word)
Form C | Gap Report (Assessor use) (Word)
TPD 17/2026 | Full procedure and standards (PDF)
TPD 15/2026 | Superseded, retained for transition (PDF)
Apply Online (Pathway B)

Direct Entry to the AITAR Roster

Eligibility thresholds

Competency assessment

Bridge modules

Fees and application process

How to apply for direct entry