Leiden University’s Master of Laws in Advanced Studies in International Dispute Settlement and Arbitration (LLM) is a high-level postgraduate programme dealing with the theory and practice of international dispute settlement and arbitration in international law.

Russia is required to pay billions of dollars to shareholders of Russian oil company Yukos. This was decided by the appeals court in The Hague.

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In the event of disagreements between states, a tribunal or arbitration may offer a solution. International dispute settlement is a relatively new but fast-growing field within law, Professor Eric de Brabandere explains. Inaugural lecture 23 February.

After a successful pilot in 2016, the second edition of the International Arbitration Course took place at the end of August. The course is a tripartite collaboration between the Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies, the Department of Civil Law of Leiden Law School and the Permanent Court…

On 29 January 2018, the new “Arbitration of International Disputes” MOOC (massive open online course), taught by Prof. Eric De Brabandere and Dr. Giulia Pinzauti, will start on Coursera.

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The Advanced Studies in International Dispute Settlement and Arbitration prepares you for a successful career as legal professional in an international environment and furthermore offers an excellent basis for conducting further independent academic research.

Find out how to apply for International Dispute Settlement and Arbitration at Leiden University by following our step-by step guide.

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This master allows you to specialise in international dispute settlement and arbitration with a strong emphasis on international law, while at the same time connecting to other related fields of law, such as arbitration in the international commercial law context.

The LL.M. International Dispute Settlement and Arbitration focuses on general principles as well as specific methods of dispute settlement in international law, with a strong emphasis on international arbitration.

This advanced master’s programme provides you with research as well as practical skills necessary to address complex legal questions in the field of international dispute settlement, and to work with and within a variety of legal systems as a legal professional in an international environment.

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The Master of Advanced Studies in International Dispute Settlement and Arbitration programme builds on the excellence in research and teaching of the Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies, a recognized centre of expertise in the area of international dispute settlement.

The Public International Law Master’s specialisation is taught by lecturers who possess expertise in a wide range of aspects of public international law, including international criminal law, international humanitarian law, international human rights law, the law on peace and security, international…

To be eligible for International Dispute Settlement and Arbitration at Leiden University, you must meet the following admission requirements.

You will develop an understanding of the interconnectedness between the world economy, international law, justice, war and how peace might become more prevalent.

You will develop foundational knowledge in substantive international criminal law and international criminal procedure.

Prof.dr. Ulf Linderfalk and dr. Anna Nilsson from Lund University (Sweden), and Prof.dr. Eric De Brabandere have obtained a SEK 6,525,000 (EUR 657,256) research grant from the Swedish Research Council (‘Vetenskapsrådet’) to conduct a four year research project on ‘Discretion in International Law’.

Your tuition fee depends on a number of factors, such as your nationality and your previous Dutch higher-education qualifications.

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Leiden Law School is pleased to announce the launch of two new Advanced Master’s programmes: Global and European Labour Law and International Dispute Settlement and Arbitration. The NVAO on-site visit took place at the end of November 2017 and we recently received a positive decision for both progra…

We would all like to live in a world in which individuals feel safe, conflicts are resolved peacefully and the interests of future generations are taken into consideration. At Leiden University legal scholars investigate to what extent public international law meets the needs of a globalised society.…

Prof. Eric De Brabandere was recently appointed as Chair of International Dispute Settlement Law at the Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies. Eric De Brabandere works at the new Wijnhaven building at Campus The Hague. The creation of a new chair, and its location places international dispute…

On 12 September 2019, Judge Chile Eboe-Osuji, President of the International Criminal Court (ICC), delivered a lecture on Customary International Criminal Law and Head of State Immunity to open the academic year for the Advanced LL.M. Programmes in Public International Law & International Dispute Settlement…

Professor Eric De Brabandere has been appointed as the new Director/Head of Department of the Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies, succeeding to Professor Nico Schrijver who has led the Centre for more than 12 years. Eric De Brabandere holds the chair of international dispute settlement law…

Leiden University’s Master of Laws in Advanced Studies in Public International Law (L.L.M.) is an intensive, high-level postgraduate programme. It offers two specialisations: International Criminal Law and Peace, Justice, and Development.

An important component of this master consists of extracurricular activities.

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The curriculum in the first semester provides an overall introduction to public international law and international criminal law. The second semester is more track-specific and focused on interaction.

When you apply for admission, you’ll be asked to submit several documents.

Your tuition fee depends on a number of factors. These are your nationality, your study programme and whether you have already obtained a Dutch higher education diploma.

Leiden is a real student city and has everything you’ll need to turn your time as a student into the time of your life.

Myanmar must take immediate measures to protect the Rohingyas. This has been decided by the International Court of Justice in The Hague.

The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) is the world’s leading institution devoted to international investment dispute settlement.

The application procedure is broken down into three parts.

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