Comparative and International Dispute Resolution LLM

The Comparative and International Dispute Resolution LLM is situated within the School of International Arbitration, the world’s first institute dedicated to the study and research of international dispute resolution as a distinct academic discipline. The programme delivers a comprehensive curriculum that blends dispute resolution theory with extensive interdisciplinary training, offering students the flexibility to tailor their studies through a selection of compulsory, guided and free‑choice modules totaling 180 credits. Core components include compulsory electives (90 credits), guided electives (30 credits) and free‑choice modules (60 credits), with the option to complete a dissertation or an SQE‑preparation pathway. Instruction occurs through a mixture of lectures, seminars and practical exercises, and students benefit from access to the School’s postgraduate Law Centre, extensive legal libraries, and specialist databases such as LexisNexis and Westlaw. Faculty members include leading scholars and practitioners who contribute to influential monograph series and empirical research in arbitration. Graduates join a global alumni network of arbitration specialists and pursue careers in international law firms, governmental agencies, academia and human rights organisations. The programme also provides opportunities for scholarships, including the Amir Ghaffari Scholarship, which offers a full fee waiver for international students.