Program Overview

International and Commercial Dispute Resolution Law LLM

Overview

Our International and Commercial Dispute Resolution Law LLM (ICDRL) is for anyone wishing to demonstrate a commitment to contentious law in public and private international and commercial legal contexts. The taught part of the course includes modules which reflect the three main forms of dispute resolution process, namely, adjudication (litigation and arbitration), alternative dispute resolution (ADR – principally mediation), and negotiation.

Course Structure

The following modules are indicative of what you'll study on this course.

• Core modules
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Postgraduate Dissertation in International and Commercial Dispute Resolution
• Option modules
  • Business and Human Rights
  • Emerging Normativities: Law and Blockchain
  • Foreign Direct Investment Arbitration
  • Global Data Flows: Law and Innovation
  • Intellectual Property
  • International Commercial Arbitration
  • International Law of the Sea
  • Law of International Sales
  • Mediation: Concepts, Evolution and Practice
  • Money Laundering and Corporate Fraud
  • Multinational Corporate Entities and Foreign Investment
  • Negotiation: Theory, Contexts and Practice
  • Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes

Entry Requirements

• A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2) or an upper second class honours degree (2:1) in Law or a non-related degree with a demonstrated legal interest.
• Applicants without standard qualifications will also be considered, providing they are sufficiently motivated to study effectively on a Masters programme and/or have had a significant amount of relevant experience.
• If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.5 in writing and no element below 6.0.

Fees and Funding

• UK tuition fee: £6,350 (Price per academic year)
• International tuition fee: £8,750 (Price per academic year)
• Alumni discount available
• Funding options available, including Student Finance England (SFE) and scholarships

Teaching and Assessment

• Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and where appropriate practical application.
• Assessment types include practical and coursework, with no written exams.

Research Groups

• International Law at Westminster (ILaW)
• Centre for the Study of Democracy

Supporting You

• Study support, including workshops, 1-2-1 support, and online resources
• Personal tutors to support you in fulfilling your academic and personal potential
• Student advice team to provide specialist advice on a range of issues
• Extra-curricular activities, including volunteering opportunities, sports and fitness activities, and student events

Course Location

• Little Titchfield Street, Regent Campus, University of Westminster

Related Courses

• International Law LLM
• International Commercial and Corporate Law LLM
• Corporate Finance Law LLM