The University of Law (Birmingham)
The University of Law (Birmingham)

The University of Law (Birmingham)

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LLM International Arbitration

Study detals

: Master's degree : (LLM) in International Arbitration : Part-time : 60/72 Month

Requirements

English language requirements

·         IELTS: 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each component)

·         Cambridge First /Advanced/ Proficiency: 176 overall (min. 169 in all skills)

·         TOEFL iBT (not ‘MyBest Scores’): 79 (min. 19 in L/S, 18 in R, 23 in W)

If you don’t have any of the Alternative English Language Qualifications listed above, University of Law offers English Test (ULET) to meet your English Language condition.

·         The University of Law English Test (ULET): 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in all skills)

The Certificate of Complete Secondary General Education is not acceptable for entry to this degree.

Minimum second-class honours degree

Speciality

There aren’t any Pathways available

Additional information

Course Details

The LLM International Arbitration course will allow you to explore issues surrounding International Arbitration, providing the substantive knowledge needed in order to enhance your practice.

This course focuses on international commercial arbitration and international investment arbitration. You’ll cover the legal framework of international commercial arbitration, comparing the English law of arbitration with the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration. You’ll also look at international investment arbitration, focusing on the ICSID Convention, ICSID Arbitration Rules and the UNCITRAL Rules of Arbitration.

If you successfully complete the International Arbitration module with a mark of at least 65%, you will be eligible to apply for Membership of the CIArb and use the post nominal letters “MCIArb” after your name.

When you study the LLM International Arbitration degree with us you will:

  • Be taught by expert lecturers, including subject matter specialists, former and current practitioners, and research and teaching focused academics. 
  • Benefit from strategic partnerships with CIArb, firms, regulators and accreditation bodies, which inform our programme development.
  • Improve your employability by gaining important transferable skills and mapping your career with our careers team.
  • Strengthen your network - connect with other students, faculty and industry professionals on an international scale, and seek out opportunities for future placements and job opportunities.
  • Increase your earning potential - the 2023 Graduate Labour Market Statistics found that postgraduates on average earn £5,000 more than their graduate counterparts.
  • Get ahead of the competition - gain in-depth knowledge of your topic of interest and become a subject expert, which will provide you with a competitive edge in the job market.
  • Enjoy flexibility - We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different. That’s why we offer a wide range of study modes (full-time, part-time, on campus, online) across our courses to provide you with the greatest choice and flexibility you need to succeed in your studies. 
  • 94% of postgraduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduating (2021/22 Graduate Outcomes data). Contains HESA Data: Copyright Jisc 2024.
  • Prepare for the future of Legal Technology – study modules in legal technology and gain insight into this emerging area of law.
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