Cross-Border Disputes (Dual Qualifying - University of Toulouse) LLM

Program Overview

This cross-border disputes LLM program immerses students in the study of jurisdiction, choice of law, and foreign judgment effects through study in Scotland at the University of Dundee and France at the University of Toulouse. Students specialize in commercial or family law aspects of private international law, leveraging the distinct teaching methods of both universities to enhance their critical thinking and legal analysis skills. Upon completion, graduates earn two Master's degrees, one from each institution.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This program, the Cross-Border Disputes (Dual Qualifying - University of Toulouse) LLM, is offered by the School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law at the University of Dundee. It allows students to study cross-border disputes through a comprehensive range of international law modules in both Scotland and France, leading to the opportunity to earn two Master's degrees. The program focuses on jurisdiction, choice of law, and the effects of foreign judgments in two countries, allowing students to specialize in either commercial or family law aspects of private international law. The program offers a distinct learning experience in the French and Scottish components, with Dundee emphasizing critical thinking through class discussions and the Socratic method, while Toulouse utilizes a combination of lectures and specialist seminars culminating in a group project.

Outline:

The program is structured to span 12 months of full-time study. It begins in January and culminates with the completion of a dissertation under the supervision of Dundee academics over the summer months. Students then transition to the University of Toulouse in September. The program covers:

• Jurisdiction
• Choice of law
• Effects of foreign judgments
• Specialized topics in either commercial or family law aspects of private international law

Teaching:

Other:

• The program is taught in both English and French.
• Successful graduates receive both the Dundee LLM and the Master 2 degree from Toulouse.