Arbitration Empanelment in India

Sama's panel includes retired judges, experienced advocates, and subject-matter experts, 3,000+ neutrals across 500+ districts in India. 

If you're considering arbitrator empanelment, here's how eligibility, induction, and case allocation actually work at Sama.

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Who Can Become an Arbitrator?

To become an arbitrator with Sama, one needs to have a minimum of 10 years of experience in the legal sector or have done 50+ arbitrations (offline / online) as an arbitrator.

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01

Who Can Become an Arbitrator?

To become an arbitrator with Sama, one needs to have a minimum of 10 years of experience in the legal sector or have done 50+ arbitrations (offline / online) as an arbitrator. Sama’s panel spans a wide range of backgrounds, retired judges, practising advocates, and subject-matter experts.

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How Are You Matched to Cases?

Each dispute is matched to the best-suited arbitrator, based on language, availability, and relevant dispute expertise.

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How Are You Matched to Cases?

Each dispute is matched to the best-suited arbitrator, based on language, availability, and relevant dispute expertise.

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Induction and Continuous Development Support

Every new arbitrator completes a 15-hour online induction covering how Sama’s platform and process work.

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Induction and Continuous Development Support

Every new arbitrator completes a 15-hour online induction covering how Sama’s platform and process work.

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Who You’d Be Joining

Arbitrator empanelment in India with Sama means joining a panel of 3,000+ neutrals across 500+ districts.

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Who You’d Be Joining

Arbitrator empanelment in India with Sama means joining a panel of 3,000+ neutrals across 500+ districts.

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Arbitrator Empanelment Process

A four-step path to joining Sama’s panel of trusted mediators.

Submit your application to begin Sama's 15-hour induction.

Complete the induction at your own pace, online.

KYC verificaiton will take palce once the induction is complete.

After KYC verification, you will be empanelled and eligible to match with cases.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about resolving disputes through Sama.

How do I apply for arbitrator empanelment with Sama?

Apply to undertake Sama’s induction, complete the 15-hour online induction, go through KYC verification, and you’re empanelled, ready to be matched to cases through Sama’s algorithm.

Do I need prior ODR experience to become an arbitrator?

How are arbitrators actually chosen for a case?

How is a conflict of interest actually caught?

What kinds of disputes can be resolved on Sama?

Contact Us

Email

info@sama.live

Phone

9355755793

Location

Bangalore, India

Response Time

We reply within 24 hours

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Sama is an advanced technology platform designed to facilitate Online Dispute Resolution services. Sama is not a law firm and does not engage in the practice of law or solicit lawyers.

2728, Bridge Landmark, 80 Ft Road, Indiranagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560075

© 2026 ODRWays Solutions Private Limited. All rights reserved.

Sama is an advanced technology platform designed to facilitate Online Dispute Resolution services. Sama is not a law firm and does not engage in the practice of law or solicit lawyers.

2728, Bridge Landmark, 80 Ft Road, Indiranagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560075

© 2026 ODRWays Solutions Private Limited. All rights reserved.

Sama is an advanced technology platform designed to facilitate Online Dispute Resolution services. Sama is not a law firm and does not engage in the practice of law or solicit lawyers.

2728, Bridge Landmark, 80 Ft Road, Indiranagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560075

© 2026 ODRWays Solutions Private Limited. All rights reserved.

Sama is an advanced technology platform designed to facilitate Online Dispute Resolution services. Sama is not a law firm and does not engage in the practice of law or solicit lawyers.

2728, Bridge Landmark, 80 Ft Road, Indiranagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560075

© 2026 ODRWays Solutions Private Limited. All rights reserved.