LLM International Arbitration Online

Program Overview

The University of Law's LLM International Arbitration Online, designed for law graduates and non-lawyers, equips students with the expertise in international commercial and investment arbitration, leading to careers as mediators or arbitrators. The flexible online structure enables part-time or full-time study options, while students benefit from faculty expertise, networking opportunities, and transferable skills that enhance employability in various sectors, including construction.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The LLM International Arbitration Online is a postgraduate degree offered by The University of Law, designed for both law and non-law graduates seeking to enhance their legal knowledge and advance their careers in the arbitration industry. This internationally recognized Master's program equips students with the skills necessary to succeed in the field, opening pathways to careers as domestic or international mediators or arbitrators in various industries, including construction.

Outline:

The LLM International Arbitration Online focuses on international commercial arbitration and international investment arbitration. The program covers the following key areas:

• Legal Framework of International Commercial Arbitration: Students will compare the English law of arbitration with the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration.
• International Investment Arbitration: The program delves into the ICSID Convention, ICSID Arbitration Rules, and the UNCITRAL Rules of Arbitration.

Course Structure:

The program is structured across two terms (full-time) or four terms (part-time):

Terms 1-2 (full-time) or 1-4 (part-time):

• Compulsory Modules:
• International Arbitration:
This core module provides in-depth knowledge of international arbitration principles and practices.
• Research Methods Training: This module equips students with the necessary skills to conduct independent research for their dissertation.
• Elective Modules (Choose three):
• Advocacy and Bar Skills
• Civil and Criminal Litigation
• Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Terms 3 (full-time) or 5-6 (part-time):

• Dissertation in International Arbitration Law: Students undertake a comprehensive research project on a chosen topic within international arbitration law.

Course Start Dates:

• September 2024
• February 2025

Assessment:

• Modules: Assessed through a three-hour unseen written examination or a 4,500-word coursework assignment.
All assessments are conducted online.
• Dissertation: Assessed by submission of a 15,000-word thesis, allowing for in-depth investigation and reflection on a chosen specialist area.

Teaching:

• Faculty: The program is taught by a combination of former and current practitioners, as well as research and teaching academics with a focus on legal practice.
• Prepare: Students complete pre-workshop assignments, including guided independent research and reading.
• Engage: Interactive elements include face-to-face workshops, synchronous online workshops, or asynchronous online activities.
• Consolidate: Students check their understanding of the module content through various activities.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Domestic or International Mediator
• Arbitrator
• Roles in various industries, including construction
• Employability Support:
• The University provides support with job applications and work experience opportunities.
• Students can utilize the Career Finder tool to explore potential career paths.

Other:

• CIArb Membership: Students who successfully complete the International Arbitration module with a mark of at least 65% are eligible to apply for Membership of the CIArb and use the post nominal letters “MCIArb” after their name.
• Strategic Partnerships: The program benefits from strategic partnerships with CIArb, firms, regulators, and accreditation bodies, which inform program development.
• Transferable Skills: Students gain important transferable skills, enhancing their employability.
• Earning Potential: Postgraduates on average earn £6,500 more than their graduate counterparts (2022 Graduate Labour Market Statistics).
• Flexible Study: The online format allows students to study at their own pace and around other commitments, with the benefit of expert guidance and an employability focus.