The University of Law (Bloomsbury)
The University of Law (Bloomsbury)

The University of Law (Bloomsbury)

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LLM Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Study detals

: Master's degree : (LLM) in Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution : 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

The cost for the July intake is 19 050 GBP.

Additional information

Course Details

This is a hands-on, practical course which will realistically simulate mediation and negotiation scenarios, allowing you to develop the skills required in practice. Utilising the insights of our experienced professional lecturers, you’ll have the chance to gain first-hand advice and support to fully understand the nuances and skills required to achieve favourable outcomes during dispute resolution.

You will examine key aspects of alternative dispute resolution, including: negotiation; commercial arbitration; how to identify the most appropriate form of ADR; how to critically evaluate legal principles and practical solutions; and how to conduct and evaluate research relevant to your client’s needs. You will also cover mediation, in particular: the role of the mediator; the qualities and skills of an effective mediator; the structure of a mediation; mediation advocacy; drafting consent orders; position statements and settlement agreements; and practicing the art of mediation. This is a particularly practical course, where you will be expected to put into practice what you have learnt through simulated mediation and negotiation scenarios.

When you study the LLM Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution 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 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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