LLM Law and Dispute Resolution at Robert Gordon University

The Dispute Resolution degree pathway of the LLM Law programme will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the various methods and concepts relevant to dispute resolution. It is designed to allow those with and without a legal background to have an excellent grasp of relevant issues that may arise in dispute resolution process. The LLM Law and Dispute Resolution pathway has been designed to incorporate maximum flexibility both in the topics you cover and the way that you learn.

Faculty: School of Law and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 12 months full-time; 16 months full-time; 36 months part-time; 12 months full-time (online learning); 16 months full-time (online learning); 36 months part-time (online learning)  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time; full-time (online learning); part-time (online learning)  |  Intake: September; January  |  Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course involves the study of eight taught modules plus a dissertation on a Dispute Resolution topic. Five subject related modules must be chosen in order to obtain an LLM Law and Dispute Resolution degree. If you do not hold an LLB degree of equivalent, you will be required to study the Legal Framework module.

Career pathways

On completion of the LLM Law and Dispute Resolution course you will be able to progress into a variety of different careers. This could include a Solicitor or Advocate in a law firm with domestic and international clientele, or as an in-house Counsel providing advice on resolution of dispute on private and public matters.

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