1. MIDS,Geneva
2.Stockholm University
3.University of Miami - White & Case LLM in International Arbitration
4.Queens Mary University of London
4.National University of Singapore
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I am personally doubtful about the quality of these two universities which have been mentioned just above. Maybe I am absolutely wrong but these universities sound so random for IDR.
Also "I'd say Miami has a better faculty and program". Really? I heard the faculty of the MIDS was great. How do they compare? (Genuine question).
No offense but I personnally am not sure I trust these posts.
[Edited by RV2017 on Jan 12, 2017]
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Posted Feb 17, 2017 18:00
Hi guys!
Hope you are doing well. Just wanted to share a few lines from what I have heard and the research I have done regarding this matter. I applied to the W&C LL.M. at UM and for the MIDS program; hence, these are the programs that I will address (However, I have heard that QMUL has an outstanding program).
In this connection, below some considerations about both programs:
1. MIDS: (Traditional European education with leading scholars and renown practitioners, highly regarded in the international community).
a. Faculty:
i. Strong faculty.
ii. Seems they have among their faculties more people engaged in academia than practitioners. However, the practitioners involved in the program are highly regarded in the international arbitral community.
iii. Combining the faculty of both organizations, in my opinion, is a huge advantage.
b. Curriculum:
i. Well rounded and with plenty of choices to complement courses only devoted to arbitration matters.
ii. Again, combining faculty of both institutions may be a guarantee of the quality of the courses.
c. Networking:
i. Seems like they offer a lot of opportunities to attend networking (whether social or academic) events.
d. Job Placement after the Program:
i. From what I have heard seems to be more focus in Europe.
ii. Agreement with the PCA to place a student each year.
2. UM: (American education, gaining momentum from the people involved in the program and growing at an accelerated rate).
a. Faculty:
i. Strong faculty, lead by some of the most recognized practitioners in the field.
ii. Not so many academic renown names, other than Mr. Hunter who is an institution in the field.
iii. Not sure about the faculty outside of the program.
b. Curriculum:
i. Well rounded and with plenty of options.
ii. However, I am doubtful regarding the quality of the other courses, since there is no much information of the faculty outside of the LL.M. program.
c. Networking:
i. Americans basically invented the term, so you will get plenty of opportunities to network with practitioners and scholars involved in the field.
ii. Also, I believe that the fact that some of the leading practitioners in the field are involved in the program may be advantageous to get a recommendation or to meet other people involved in the field.
d. Job Placement after the Program:
i. More focused in the US.
ii. Have read that they offer plenty of opportunities to work as interns for firms or research assistant for professors during the program itself.
iii. Strong ties to W&C which is one of the leading firms in the field, may be something good.
Overall, I think both programs are excellent and any of us will be really lucky to attend these institutions.
Hope this proves useful.
Regards,
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Posted Feb 19, 2017 09:27
Hi isbjorn2101!
I´m glad that my last post was useful. Regarding your query, I do not know much about the ICAL program; however, a family member of mine did it, and she speaks really highly about the program and the University. Moreover, from what I have read here and in other sources the program seems to be well regarded by the international arbitral community; thus, it may be a good option to consider.
I´m really sorry I can’t give you more info.
Have a great day!
Posted Feb 19, 2017 20:20
Honestly, I think MIDS is a great school if you want to interact with and learn from practitioners. But I believe your purposes will be better served by studying arbitration at Columbia.
Posted Feb 19, 2017 20:22
Like i said, Pepperdine is not among the top 20 universities, but their ADR program is very strong and well seen by the ADR community.
Ex.:
http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-law-schools/dispute-resolution-rankings
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May 11, 2011
A peek at the life of an arbitration lawyer, and how a specialized LL.M. can help prepare them.