International Litigation and Dispute Resolution LLM

at City University of London

Benefits of this course
 

You will learn how international litigation can be managed strategically and effectively.

We deliver a practice-focused understanding of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), mediation and arbitration. This has increasing value in commercial and non-commercial practice.

Your learning will cover rules of litigation, ADR, arbitration and mediation, within the frameworks of procedure, evidence and ethics.

Our degree gives you a unique chance to accelerate your career as a qualified legal practitioner.
 

Award
 

You can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course.

• Master of Laws (LLM)
   

Who is this course for?
 

This degree should interest and benefit a broad range of students.

If you have taken the English Bar Professional Vocational Studies (BVS) or Legal Practice Course (LPC) or have legal qualifications in another jurisdiction, it will develop your understanding of practice and enhance your career.

If you have legal qualifications in another jurisdiction it will provide understanding of legal process in England. You can enrol in the course straight after a law degree, although some experience of legal practice is an advantage.

UK

We are interested in receiving applications from individuals with at least an upper second-class honours undergraduate degree in law (roughly equivalent to a B or B+) from a recognised international institution. Applicants with a good undergraduate degree in another subject will also be considered.

English language requirements

We expect applicants who are not nationals of English-speaking countries OR have not successfully completed an academic qualification equivalent to a UK undergraduate degree taught in English to have an overall IELTS score of at least 7.0

For the LLM we require an overall TOEFL score of 100 or better, with a minimum of 25 in Speaking, and at least 24 in every other component of the test

Fees for academic year 2022/23

Master of Laws (LLM)

Full-time per year

• UK: £13,540
• Overseas/EU: £18,940

Part-time per year

• UK: £6,770
• Overseas/EU: £9,470

Career
 

This specialist International Litigation and Dispute Resolution LLM can significantly improve your career prospects.

We can advise on your training options as a mediator or arbitrator on a national or international level.

You also have access to our Pro Bono programme including an award-winning commercial law clinic.
 

Our aim is for you to be well positioned for legal and non-legal careers. You could work:

• in private practice
• in-house at a law firm
• in policy and government
• in non-governmental organisations.
   

You may also want to continue your academic studies at The City Law School by enrolling in a PhD.
 

Placements
 

The City Law School maintains a list of organisations offering internships. Our academic staff and the City Careers Service can advise you on career choices and options.