Flexible Learning
LL.M. in International Dispute Resolution and Management
(recognised by The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators)
Dispute resolution is increasingly important to professionals within the resources industry. The increasing internationalisation of the sector has led to cross-border disputes, disputes over joint venture agreements, oil & gas contracts, and international technical standards, etc. in addition to managing varying regulatory compliances in different countries
This specialist LL.M. aims to educate students in the theory and practice of international dispute resolution management, from causes to consequences, from prevention to management to settlement. Candidates will learn to recognise potential disputes and to mitigate the risk of disputes through the implementation of well-drafted dispute resolution clauses. Students will also learn how to make use of the various formal and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms available.
This unique study programme in the arena of institutional and ad hoc dispute management and resolution mechanisms is suitable for candidates who are aspiring to the private or public sector in a legal, managerial and/or advisory position involving international business transactions.
Structure
Location | Timing | Credits |
Compulsory Core Modules (LL.M., Diploma or Certificate)
Induction Programme | On-campus Dundee | 3 weeks in September OR January | 20 |
Core Modules (Select a minimum of 60 credits for LL.M., Diploma or Certificate)
International Dispute Settlement | On-campus Dundee | Autumn | 20 |
International Arbitration | On-campus Dundee | 2 weeks in spring | 20 |
International Commercial Contracts | On-campus Dundee | 2 weeks in spring | 10 |
International Investment Arbitration: Practical Exercises | On-campus Dundee | 1 week in summer | 10 |
Transnational Investment Law and Policy | On-campus Dundee | Autumn | 20 |
International Commercial Arbitration: Practical Exercises | On-campus Dundee | 1 week in summer | 10 |
International Business Law | On-campus Dundee | 2 weeks in summer | 20 |
Advanced Seminar in International Dispute Settlement | On-campus Dundee | 1 week in summer | 10 |
International Arbitration in Oil and Gas Disputes | On-campus Dundee | To be announced | 10 |
Elective Modules (LL.M. or Diploma)
Downstream Energy Law and Policy | Off-campus | 20 | |
International and Comparative Petroleum Law and Policy | Off-campus | 20 | |
Mineral and Petroleum Taxation | Off-campus | 20 | |
Petroleum Policy and Economics | Off-campus | 20 | |
Investment Decision Making in the Energy and Mining Industries | Off-campus | 20 | |
International Project Finance | Off-campus | 20 | |
Environmental Law and Policy for Natural Resources and Energy | Off-campus | 20 | |
Mineral Resources Policy and Economics | Off-campus | 20 | |
International and Comparative Mineral Law | Off-campus | 20 | |
Energy Economics: The Issues | Off-campus | 20 | |
Energy Economics: The Tools | Off-campus | 20 |
Core Component for the LL.M. (either/or)
Dissertation | 40 | ||
Internship | 40 |
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), London
The CIArb recognises parts of the LL.M. in International Dispute Resolution and Management as equivalent to their own examinations and offers exemptions for students who have completed certain modules in the LL.M..
When applying for Member Grade of the Institute, students with a law degree who enrol for this LL.M. and who gain a Pass for the module "International Arbitration" will be exempted from Parts IIA, IIB and IIIB of the CIArb exams. Students without a law degree who complete the LL.M. (with International Arbitration module) are exempt from Parts II and IIIB of the CIA examinations.
