International Dispute Resolution with Dissertation

Program Overview

This LLM program in International Dispute Resolution provides a comprehensive understanding of both private and public international dispute resolution methods. It offers specialized courses in international commercial law, litigation, energy, and investment arbitration, along with a dissertation component for academic and research development. Graduates are equipped for careers in policy, government, legal practice, research, and academia, among others.

Program Outline

International Dispute Resolution with Dissertation, LLM:

Degree Overview:

This LLM program provides students with a thorough understanding of international dispute resolution, focusing on both private and public international means of resolving disputes. It allows students to specialize in their chosen legal field and offers theoretical and practical courses in international commercial law, litigation, energy, and investment arbitration. The program also includes a dissertation component to help students develop their academic and research skills.

Objectives:

• Provide students with a solid foundation in international dispute settlement.
• Train students in interdisciplinary legal areas and practical skills for success in the field.
• Equip students with the tools to rethink traditional approaches to conflict resolution.
• Develop students' academic and research skills through a dissertation project.

Outline:

Semester 1:

• Compulsory Courses:
• Critical Legal Thinking and Scholarship (LS501T)
• International Commercial Arbitration (LS5083)
• Optional Courses:
• International Commercial Litigation (LS503M)
• International Commercial Litigation (LS553T)
• Comparative Contract Law (LS552K)

Semester 2:

• Compulsory Courses:
• International Investment Law and Energy Arbitration (LS555L)
• Optional Courses:
• Applied Issues in International Economic Law (LS553T)
• Comparative Contract Law (LS555K)

Semester 3:

• Compulsory Courses:
• Master of Laws Dissertation (LS5904)

Assessment:

• A combination of exams, essays, and group presentations.
• Specific assessment methods may vary depending on individual courses.

Teaching:

• Learning methods include lectures, workshops, seminars, and practical skills development.
• The program features world-class teaching staff with expertise in dispute resolution and international law.
• Many courses are designed and delivered by practicing experts and guest speakers from leading law firms and organizations.

Careers:

• Graduates are prepared for careers in various fields, including:
• Policy makers
• Government officials
• Adjudicators
• Arbitrators
• Mediators
• Judiciary
• Legal practitioners
• Researchers and academics
• Surveyors
• Construction professionals
• Financial and accounting professions

Other:

• The program is ideal for students aiming to work in policy, government, legal practice, research, or academia.
• The University of Aberdeen Law School is ranked in the Top 100 globally and Top 10 in the UK.
• The program offers students the opportunity to study a diverse range of topics and gain valuable skills in international dispute resolution.

Additional notes:

• The program is offered both full-time (12 months) and part-time (24 months).
• The program is available to study on campus or online.
• The program fees vary depending on your residency status.

Tuition Fees for 2024/25 Academic Year EU / International students: £23,800 UK: £11,900