LLM International Dispute Resolution (distance learning)

Overview

This course is subject to validation

Reasons to study International Dispute Resolution at DMU:

The LLM International Dispute Resolution course has been designed in response to the growing demand for legal education in the dispute resolution sector as an alternative to court. It places a strong emphasis on interpreting, evaluating and communicating legal issues; this includes arbitration, mediation, and the various international bodies that offer dispute resolution services.

The aim of the course is to train professionals to hold a solid working knowledge of relevant national and international law as it applies in practice. You’ll be able to develop your academic knowledge and awareness of issues in the dispute resolution arena.

• Study at your own pace through flexible distance learning, with the option to exit at one of several points with a postgraduate award.
• Boost your career prospects and differentiate yourself in a competitive job market, while remaining in full-time employment.
• Engage in a wide variety of fascinating modules with an international context that are taught within an internationally diverse learning environment.
• KNect365 Learning - this course is delivered in partnership with KNect365 Learning – An Informa Business, an organisation dedicated to working with leading academic bodies to provide high-calibre and well respected distance learning postgraduate courses.

Teaching and assessment

This LLM is studied by distance learning and you’ll be assessed by problem-solving exercises, coursework and a dissertation. The distance learning mode involves optional attendance at Leicester De Montfort Law School, for a maximum of 10 Saturday study days during the period of study. The course structure allows you to exit at one of several points, if desired, each with a postgraduate award.

Graduate careers

Upon completion of the course, you’ll be well placed to peruse roles in the international dispute resolution arena.