International Dispute Resolution with Professional Skills

Entry requirements

Normally, a 2.2 honours degree (or equivalent) in Law will be required to be accepted onto this programme. Relevant practical experience in the field of commercial law will also be beneficial.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

The last 50 years has seen high growth in international commerce. Arbitration, in particular, has always been the engine room of legal development. Commercial stakeholders rely on international law and procedures to provide protection and means of trading successfully.

The LLM International Dispute Resolution with Practical Skills presents you with an opportunity to understand and resolve, with commercial awareness, legal disputes arising from commercial obligations. It offers a comprehensive range of courses that combine theory and practical professional skills in the field of international dispute resolution.

Dispute resolution is faster, less adversarial, and more cost-efficient than the traditional litigation process. It’s why organisations and individuals are increasingly choosing to resolve disputes outside of court. Today there is a rapidly growing interest in and use of international dispute settlement procedures, especially in the fields of international commerce, energy and investments. This prestigious, practical and research-led LLM degree will give you the right skills and knowledge to offer a very competitive edge in the marketplace.

The LLM International Dispute Resolution with Professional Skills offers you the opportunity to develop key practical skills in arbitration. Students on this programme undertake an intensive summer school course, followed by a simulated practical exercise and submission of an extended piece of writing. As well as first rate teaching from our academic staff, you will be taught by international arbitrators and practitioners of the highest repute. A similar programme that focuses on academic and research skills is also available via the LLM International Dispute Resolution with Dissertation.

With full- or part-time study options available, and start dates in September or January, you can tailor your studies to fit your lifestyle. You can also study a similar programme online.

Information for international students

English Language Requirements

To study for a Postgraduate Taught degree at the University of Aberdeen it is essential that you can speak, understand, read, and write English fluently. The minimum requirements for this degree are as follows:

IELTS Academic:

OVERALL - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 6.0; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0

TOEFL iBT:

OVERALL - 90 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 21; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21

PTE Academic:

OVERALL - 62 with: Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 59; Writing - 59

Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency:

OVERALL - 176 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 169; Speaking - 162; Writing - 169

Fees and funding

Please visit the university website for more information on fees for this programme.