International Dispute Resolution with Legal Practice (SQE 1 and 2) LLM

This exciting LLM offers LLB law graduates and LLM law graduates a progression route to qualify as solicitors while developing a sought-after specialism in international dispute resolution. You explore in detail the core areas of law related to international business and dispute settlement, including the mechanisms through which international disputes are resolved. The SQE preparation element of the course equips you with the legal skills and knowledge required to practice as a solicitor alongside gaining the qualifying work experience you need at our three community law clinics.

Course accreditation/endorsement

The Legal Practice element of this LLM equips you with the legal knowledge and skills required to pass the Solicitors Regulatory Authority’s SQE 1 and 2.

Facilities and specialist equipment

* Contemporary Moot Court with the latest digital technology

* Industry-standard hardware and software to prepare you for the modern workplace

* Access to international learning resources and legal databases such as LexisNexis and Westlaw

Your student experience

Benefit from a course that meets all your professional study needs on campus including professional preparation, training and coaching for the Solicitors’ Qualifying Examination (SQE).

Gain qualifying work experience at our three law clinics, putting your legal skills into practice in the areas of family law, criminal law and law related to asylum seekers.

Learn from our highly experienced team of active researchers and established practitioners.

Our teaching is directed by close industry involvement, keeping you up to date with the latest developments in the field.

Immerse yourself in current-day business and legal challenges through case studies, mooting simulations and independent research projects.

Gain specialist knowledge and industry insight in our series of guest talks by prestigious speakers, featuring arbitrators, judges, renowned academics, Members of Parliament, and leading legal practitioners from City law firms.

Widen your experience through field trips to the Inns of Court in London; Houses of Parliament; UK Supreme Court; Luton Crown Court; and by taking part in mooting competitions.

Develop essential transferable skills such as critical and creative thinking; effective communication; information analysis and evaluation; and systematic reasoning.