International Dispute Resolution, Master of Laws (LLM)
A one-year full-time postgraduate programme focused on international arbitration and alternative dispute resolution.
Best for:Legal professionals seeking to specialize in international arbitration and cross-border dispute resolution.
Overview
The International Dispute Resolution (IDR) LLM at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin is a specialized one-year postgraduate programme designed for legal professionals. The curriculum focuses on the theory and practice of international arbitration, commercial and investment disputes, and various alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods. Students engage with global legal practices through a curriculum taught entirely in English, benefiting from the involvement of leading practitioners. The programme prepares graduates for international legal careers by combining academic rigor with practical insights into the global legal market.
What you'll do
- Attend core courses on international commercial and investment arbitration
- Study private international law to understand cross-border legal frameworks
- Participate in training on ADR methods including adjudication, mediation, and negotiation
- Conduct independent research in a specialized area of dispute resolution
- Author a Master’s thesis demonstrating expertise in a chosen legal topic
Requirements
Degree required: Law degree and/or admission to a jurisdiction’s Bar
Degree offered: Master of Laws (LLM)
Language: English; B2 level required (e.g., IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 72, or equivalent)
Instruction: English
- At least one year of post-graduate work experience
- Strong academic background in law
- Very good command of the English language
- Must hold a law degree or be admitted to a Bar
- Minimum of one year of post-graduate work experience
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How to apply
Deadline: 2025-03-31
Applications must be submitted via the uni-assist portal. Applicants seeking a tuition fee waiver must additionally submit a CV and a written statement regarding financial need and professional involvement to the programme email address by the March 31 deadline.
- CV
- Written statement of financial need and professional involvement
- Official language certificate
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