This course provides an introduction to the law of arbitration within the United States, both federal and state, and to the procedures typically followed in arbitral proceedings. In this regard, the following topics will be considered: the nature and scope of arbitration agreements, the defenses to arbitration, the issue of preemption as between federal and state statues, the remedial powers of arbitral panels, judicial review of arbitral awards, and ethical issues applicable to the selection of and performance by arbitrators.