How do states settle their international disputes? How is litigation and arbitration at the international law level conducted? Can investment disputes between a state and a foreign investor or between two states be arbitrated? What is the role of the International Court of Justice and other international courts and tribunals in international society?

Learn in our Advanced Master's Programme International Dispute Settlement and Arbitration (LL.M.) how to answer and deal with these and other questions from an international law perspective.

• Excellent reputation: Leiden Law School enjoys a strong international reputation for its high-quality education and research.
• Unique focus: Graduates will gain in-depth knowledge of law dispute settlement and arbitration in public international, but dispute settlement in other fields will also be dealt with, equipping them with skills that will prepare them for their future profession.
• Expert instructors: You will be taught by expert staff and guest lecturers who are internationally renowned in the field of dispute settlement and arbitration. Many of our teaching staff are not only academics, but also arbitrators, attorneys-at-law or prominent members of international organisations such as the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA).

This programme is designed to provide you with the analytical, research and presentation skills necessary to pursue a career in the field of international arbitration and dispute settlement. Our graduates go on to work in:

• Law firms
• The legal department of companies
• State and governmental agencies
• International courts and tribunals
• Arbitration institutions
• International organisations
• Non-governmental organisations
• Academic and research institutions