Master of Laws [L.L.M] [International Dispute Settlement and Arbitration (Advanced LL.M.)] From Leiden University

What does this master's programme entail?

How do States settle their international disputes? How is litigation and arbitration at the international law level conducted ? Can investment disputes between a State and a foreign investor or between two States be arbitrated? What is the role of the International Court of Justice and other international courts and tribunals in international society??

Learn how to answer and deal with these and other questions from an international law perspective.

Reasons to choose International Dispute Settlement and Arbitration?

As a student of Advanced Studies in International Dispute Settlement and Arbitration, you will benefit from:

• Excellent reputation: Leiden Law School enjoys a strong international reputation for its high-quality education and research.
• Unique focus: Graduates will gain in-depth knowledge of law dispute settlement and arbitration in public international, but dispute settlement in other fields will also be noticed, equipping them with skills that will prepare them for their future profession.
• Expert instructors: You will be taught by expert staff and guest lecturers who are internationally renowned in the field of dispute settlement and arbitration. Many of our teaching staff are not only academics, but also arbitrators, attorneys-at-law or prominent members of international organisations such as the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA).

Find?more reasons to study International Dispute Settlement and Arbitration?at Leiden University.

Is International Dispute Settlement and Arbitration the right programme for you?

To be a good fit for the master?s programme in International Dispute Settlement and Arbitration, you should possess:

• You are a qualified lawyer who would like to further specialize in the field or enhance your career prospects,
• You are an excellent student having obtained a Master?s degree in law or an equivalent thereof or,
• You have professional experience in the field

The programme caters to those who are working in or would like to pursue a career in legal practice, international organisations, governmental institutions, international non-governmental organisations or in academia. You can follow the programme full-time for one year or part-time for two years.