International Dispute Resolution with Dissertation

University of Aberdeen
Postgraduate LLM Full-time 12 Months LawPolicing

About this course

LLM International Dispute Resolution delivers a solid theoretical grounding in international dispute settlements, broad interdisciplinary training across specialist legal areas and the practical tools required to succeed in the field. It provides opportunities for individual study and skills development for the new generation of lawyers to rethink traditional approaches to conflict and its resolution.

As technology, trade and transportation have reduced the significance of borders, alternative methods of dispute resolution will increasingly be used in all economic sectors, therefore the need for highly specialised professionals in this field is rapidly expanding.

This LLM will prepare you for a career in the challenging and exciting field of international dispute resolution. It provides a solid foundation in all relevant areas, including both private and public international means of dispute resolution, and will allow you to specialise in your chosen legal field. It offers theoretical and practical courses in international commercial law, mediation, negotiation, energy and investment arbitration. You will study this programme with a dissertation to further develop your academic and research skills.

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3520 Legal associate professionals
2412 Solicitors and lawyers
2419 Legal professionals
1136 Human resource managers and directors
3571 Human resources and industrial relations officers
2411 Barristers and judges

Course Details

Qualification
LLM
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
12 Months
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Aberdeen
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Law, Policing