Engineers & Industry Experts
Transitioning from Technical Expertise to Tribunal Influence
For engineers, quantity surveyors, technical professionals, and seasoned project managers seeking to expand their professional influence beyond construction sites and boardrooms, the world of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) offers an exciting and often overlooked path. This mentorship track is uniquely designed to enable industry professionals to transition into credible roles within arbitration, mediation, adjudication, and expert determination. Engineers possess unparalleled insight into project delivery, contractual interpretation, and technical realities on the ground—yet many remain unaware that this knowledge holds significant value within dispute resolution forums. Mentorship Matters aims to bridge that gap by offering a structured and purpose-driven pathway tailored specifically for professionals who are technically sound but new to ADR.
From Engineer to Tribunal-Ready Professional
The mentorship focuses on strategic positioning—helping technical professionals brand themselves as neutral experts capable of interpreting contracts, understanding technical breaches, and advising on construction or engineering claims. This program is not a generic training module; it is a high-touch, strategic transformation experience where each mentee receives personalized guidance from those who have successfully navigated the same journey. From selecting the right pathway—whether arbitration, mediation, or adjudication—to crafting a tribunal-ready profile, everything is designed with precision and intent.
If you are a technical expert who has always wanted to contribute to resolving the kinds of disputes you once helped create or manage, now is the time to convert that insight into influence. Through Mentorship Matters, engineers gain not only knowledge but relevance, visibility, and ultimately, appointments. The journey from industry to dispute resolution starts with mentorship—and ends with meaningful impact.
Apply for Mentorship Matters
Get personalized guidance from MSJ — a barrister and former civil engineer
with 20+ years of cross-border dispute resolution experience.
The MSJ Vision: Industry Knowledge Meets Tribunal Experience
Under the leadership and mentorship of Mian Sheraz Javaid, this program provides strategic career guidance and targeted support for engineers and technical professionals seeking their first ADR appointment. MSJ, who has spent more than two decades resolving complex disputes across jurisdictions like the UK, UAE, Singapore, and Pakistan, understands precisely what technical professionals need to convert interest into appointments. His background as a civil engineer turned barrister uniquely positions him to mentor others along this very transition. This initiative doesn’t just present theory; it is rooted in practical exposure, real-world case studies, and an intimate understanding of tribunal requirements.
A Structured, Immersive Journey
Participants will be immersed in the philosophy and mechanics of dispute resolution through practical simulations, mentorship meetings, and direct exposure to global ADR networks. Through curated access to the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), Dispute Resolution Board Foundation (DRBF), FIDIC courses, and regional ADR centers, mentees will be guided in building the right credentials and gaining visibility within the ecosystem. Alongside this, the program opens doors to career-changing networks, linking mentees with chambers, law firms, dispute resolution institutions, government departments, and international stakeholders engaged in large-scale infrastructure, power, mining, and construction projects.
Mentorship Matters: A Vision by MSJ
As the founder of Mentorship Matters, MSJ launched this initiative with a clear purpose: to provide structured guidance regarding international dispute resolution. Having transitioned from civil engineering to becoming an English barrister and multi-jurisdictional ADR practitioner, MSJ offers practical, experience-based support—whether it’s career mapping, strategic shortcuts, or real-world exposure. Participants gain access to his international network, receive tailored introductions and referrals, and engage in skill-building across key areas like advocacy, legal writing, and thought leadership.
1:1 Elite Mentorship
Handpicked mentees gain direct access to MSJ’s knowledge, networks, and experience.
Global Perspective
With MSJ’s jurisdictional footprint covering the UK, Pakistan, the UAE, Singapore, and Kazakhstan, mentorship transcends borders.
Skill for Scale
Mentees are trained in legal technology, dispute avoidance strategies, and ADR entrepreneurship.
Values-Based Training
Ethics, excellence, and equity are the foundation of every interaction.
MSJ Mentorship Program Structure
A professionally curated mentorship journey, delivered through two structured sessions each year.
Program Schedule
The MSJ Mentorship Program is a comprehensive, six-month journey offered twice a year, allowing mentees the flexibility to begin at a time that suits their goals and availability.
🗓️ The First Six
Runs from January to June. Ideal for those planning a fresh start with the new year.
🗓️ The Second Six
Runs from July to December. Perfect for mid-year career planning and momentum.
Both sessions offer the same curriculum, mentorship access, and learning outcomes. Regardless of when you join, you’ll receive the full, high-impact experience designed to elevate your career in arbitration and ADR.
Core Focus Areas
The MSJ Mentorship Program begins by strengthening mindset, clarity, and leadership. It helps mentees build the internal foundations needed to excel.
Real-World Engagement
This phase bridges knowledge and action. Mentees are exposed to real challenges, collaborative tasks, and immersive experiences with MSJ and peers.
Beyond the Program
Upon successful completion of the six-month program—whether in the First Six or Second Six session—mentees are inducted into the MSJ Club, an exclusive lifelong professional network.
As part of the MSJ Club, members gain continued access to MSJ’s insights, private updates, strategic guidance, and exclusive invitations to events and opportunities. This ensures that mentorship is not a one-time experience, but a lasting relationship that evolves with your professional journey.
Apply for Mentorship Matters
Your application will be reviewed by our admin team. If accepted, you’ll receive access credentials to our learning platform, to begin your mentorship journey.
Who should apply?
Engineers transitioning into dispute resolution roles.
Aspiring Arbitrators braking into the arbitration field.
Ciarb Members seeking clarity and professional visibility.
Ciarb Fellows looking to secure arbitration appointments.
Pledge
As a condition of acceptance into the MSJ Mentorship Program, I understand that the program is free of cost. In return, I pledge to:
- Apply what I learn with sincerity
- Pass on the value I gain to at least two other professionals in my field within 12 months
- Honour the spirit of shared growth, global excellence, and service to others