LLM Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution

A Master of Laws (LLM) is a postgraduate degree designed to enhance your academic legal knowledge, particularly focusing on specific areas of interest. The course has been specially designed for law and non-law graduates who want to gain a Master’s qualification in law while developing an in-depth knowledge of different mediation and arbitration techniques and practices.

Course Details

We have designed our LLM in Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution to be 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 tutors, 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.

When you study the LLM Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution with us you will:

Course Structure

Terms 1 & 2 (full-time) or 1-4 (part-time)

Two week induction: For non-law students this includes a compulsory introduction to the law of England and Wales which must be completed before commencing your first modules.

You will complete:

Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution**
Civil and Criminal Litigation**
Research Methods Training (sessions throughout Terms 1 and 2 / 1-4)

You may then choose two from the list of elective modules* which includes modules such as:

Advocacy and Bar Skills**
International Arbitration

Download the elective module guide

^{*All elective modules are subject to availability.}

^{**Successful completion of these three modules results in an exemption from the University’s BPC Selection Event.}

Term 3 (full-time) or 5 & 6 (part-time)

Dissertation in Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Course Start Dates

September 2021

LLM Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (Master of Laws)
- Full-time: Birmingham, Guildford, Hong Kong, Leeds, Manchester, Online (Hong Kong) and Reading
- Part-time: Birmingham, Guildford, Hong Kong, Leeds, Manchester, Online (Hong Kong) and Reading

January 2022

LLM Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (Master of Laws)
- Full-time: Birmingham, Guildford, Hong Kong, Leeds, Manchester, Online (Hong Kong) and Reading
- Part-time: Birmingham, Guildford, Hong Kong, Leeds, Manchester, Online (Hong Kong) and Reading

September 2022

LLM Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (Master of Laws)
- Full-time: Birmingham, Guildford, Hong Kong, Leeds, Manchester and Reading
- Part-time: Birmingham, Guildford, Hong Kong, Leeds, Manchester and Reading