The LLM in Dispute Resolution at the University of Aberdeen offers you a specialised pathway into the rapidly growing field of non-court dispute resolution. As parties increasingly seek faster, less adversarial, and more private methods to resolve conflicts, this postgraduate degree equips you with the essential skills in negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. You will explore the legal principles and practical applications that underpin these alternative processes, preparing you for a dynamic career beyond traditional litigation. This programme is ideal for those seeking to advance their expertise in conflict management and legal practice.
This flexible, 24-month full-time, on-campus LLM allows you to tailor your studies through a range of optional courses, including International Commercial Arbitration and Mediation Theory and Practice. You will engage with critical legal thinking and scholarship, culminating in either an in-depth dissertation or a practical Professional Arbitration Skills summer school. You will graduate with a Masters Degree from the University of Aberdeen, possessing advanced analytical capabilities and specialised knowledge, ready to pursue roles in international arbitration, mediation services, and corporate legal departments.