LLM Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
The University of LawBirmingham London Bloomsbury Manchester Online, United Kingdom
Course overview
This course is designed specifically for people who want to specialise in mediation and alternative dispute resolution. The master's degree programme covers areas like mediation, arbitration, negotiation, and other dispute-resolution methods. The course will help students understand how dispute resolution works and build the practical skills needed to act as mediators or arbitrators.
The LLM Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution at The University of Law combines academic modules, practicals in real-life mediation and negotiation, and a final dissertation. This way, students will not only learn but also have the opportunity to practise and build specialist knowledge in ADR.
Key highlights
- Open to both law and non-law graduates
- Internationally recognised Master's qualification
- In-depth study of mediation and arbitration techniques and practices
- Prepares for domestic or international dispute resolution roles
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2nd class — or above
Scholarships
Bar Practice Course (BPC) Award
Winners of our advocacy awards and scholarships will be required to become a member of our Advocacy Committee.
Baroness Warsi and Sadiq Khan Full Fee Scholarship
Business First Scholarships
Awards of £5,000 each are available to all postgraduate business Master’s courses.
Up to £5,000Campus Dean’s Award
Awards of £2,000 each are available to all Legal Practice Course (LPC), LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) and Master of Laws (LLMs) courses.
Up to £2,000Career Changer Scholarship - Postgraduate
Full Fee Scholarships and partial fee scholarships are available for our PGDL, MA Law (Conversion), MA Law (SQE1), Master of Laws (LLMs), MSc Psychology, MSc Computer Science courses.
Law First Scholarships
Awards of £5,000 each are available to all Legal Practice Course (LPC) and LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) courses; Awards of £3,000 each are available to all PGDL, MA Law (Conversion), MA Law (SQE1) and Master of Laws (LLMs).
Lord Blunkett Widening Access Scholarship- Postgraduate
Awards of £2,000 each are available to all postgraduate courses, excluding short courses.
Up to £2,000Science First Scholarships
Awards of £5,000 each are available to all MSc Psychology, MSc Computer Science and MSc Criminology courses.
Up to £5,000The Amal Clooney Scholarship
Careers this course leads to
- Mediator
- Arbitrator
- International mediator
- Construction dispute resolution specialist
- Commercial mediator
Career opportunities
Graduates of the LLM Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution from The University of Law in Mediation and ADR are well-positioned for careers in:
- Mediation and arbitration
- Legal practice (as solicitors or consultants focusing on ADR)
- Corporate roles (in-house counsel, dispute-resolution departments)
- Alternative dispute-resolution services and consultancy
- Policy, advocacy, and NGO roles involving conflict resolution, human rights, or community dispute mediation
Cost of study
For the 2026/2027 academic session, International students will pay £19,600 annually fro the LLM Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution in The University of Law. It is important to note that the fee is subject to change annually.
Admission
Secure your place in this competitive programme by applying directly to the university through the online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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