International Arbitration LLM at Brunel University of London

On the International Arbitration LLM, you'll gain advanced knowledge in one of the most dynamic and globally relevant areas of legal practice. The programme is designed for law graduates and professionals who want specialist expertise, combining rigorous academic study with practical perspectives drawn from real arbitration practice. You'll explore international commercial arbitration, investment arbitration and alternative dispute resolution, while examining contemporary issues such as artificial intelligence in arbitration, cross‑border dispute resolution and the role of human rights in global arbitration systems.

Faculty: College of Arts, Law and Social Sciences  |  Department: Brunel Law School  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 15 months full-time; 2 years full-time with placement; 2 years part-time; 27 months full-time with placement; 27 months part-time; 3 years part-time with placement; 39 months part-time with placement  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time; placement year option  |  Intake: January; September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You start by building a strong grounding in international commercial arbitration, investment arbitration and alternative dispute resolution. Compulsory modules include Dissertation, International Commercial Law, Principles of International Commercial Arbitration, Principles of International Investment Arbitration, Alternative Dispute Resolution.

Career pathways

This LLM prepares you for careers in international arbitration and the wider field of cross‑border dispute resolution. You could work in arbitration or litigation teams at law firms, join arbitral institutions, or take on roles in in‑house legal teams within multinational businesses.

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