University of Bedfordshire

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

University of BedfordshireLuton campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

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.

For further course information, contact Dr Oke Ejims at [email protected] 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.

Key highlights

  • Progression route towards qualifying as a solicitor in England and Wales
  • Prepares you for the SRA's SQE 1 and SQE 2 assessments
  • Specialism in international dispute resolution and settlement mechanisms
  • Covers core areas of law related to international business
  • Qualifying work experience available at three community law clinics

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include related area

Scholarships

  • Alumni Scholarship

    The University of Bedfordshire values its alumni and is proud to offer a scholarship worth 20% of your first year’s fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Postgraduate Global Merit Scholarship

    Our Postgraduate Global Merit Scholarship is worth £3000 off the total international tuition fees for the course.

    Up to £3,000
  • Postgraduate Global Subject-Specific Merit Scholarship

    Our Postgraduate Global Subject-specific Merit scholarships are worth up to £4000 off international tuition fees for the course.

  • Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Postgraduate Students

    Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.

    Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Solicitor
  • Trainee solicitor
  • Dispute resolution solicitor
  • International arbitration lawyer
  • Commercial litigation solicitor
  • Legal adviser

Cost of study

UK/Home: £10,000 per year | International: £17,900 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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