SCC: Two weeks ago, the SCC Arbitration Institute and Young Arbitrators Sweden (YAS) co-organized a joint Administrative Secretary Work...

Two weeks ago, the SCC Arbitration Institute and Young Arbitrators Sweden (YAS) co-organized a joint Administrative Secretary Workshop in Stockholm. Generously hosted by Advokatfirman Delphi, the programme opened with a panel of local and international practitioners exploring the evolving role of administrative secretaries in international arbitration, in both principle and practice.   𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻:  • Administrative secretaries can provide valuable support, within clearly defined boundaries.  • Institutional rules (including the SCC Rules) and soft-law guidance promote transparency and offer essential guardrails.  • Acting as administrative secretary can be highly career-enhancing.   The discussion also reflected a strong interest in creating more accessible and well-defined pathways to secretary appointments. Open dialogue and practical training remain central to navigating ethical considerations and the day-to-day realities of tribunal support work.   Our…