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The LLM offers an extensive training in theoretical and practical aspects of arbitration and dispute settlement. The core matter of the program will be the study of transnational arbitration in all its forms. The program will also cover other mechanisms of international dispute settlement. These include judicial and non-judicial means of dispute resolution such as litigation before the International Court of Justice, at the World Trade Organization (Panel and Appellate Body), Human Rights Litigation (e.g. European or American framework).

In addition, the program will offer an insight into litigation before domestic courts, recourse to mediation and online dispute settlement. Ultimately, the program will not exclusively focus on "procedural" tools governing dispute settlement. "Substantial" lectures will offer an insight into public international law, international contracts law, private international law, energy law, international investment law and the protection of human rights. The combination of these "procedural" and "substantial" insights will adequately prepare students to act before the extraordinary variety of tribunals and courts that exist in the world today.

Students in the program (20-25 maximum each year) will be offered a series of small-group courses (intensive mandatory classes as well as elective courses) to further intellectual and professional exchange, workshops (on practice skills) entirely taught in law firms and at the ICC International Court of Arbitration, conferences, internships, and participation in international moots. All in all the LLM offers a unique opportunity to immerse in the transnational arbitration network.

The high-level education received during the programme, enables students to be extremely competitive to get positions in international law firms, arbitration institutions and international organizations.

For more information about the program

Contact us:

• Lidiwine Kerbourc'h
• Ophélie Dylewski

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Founded nearly 150 years ago, Sciences Po stands out for combining approaches and confronting different worldviews. This tradition of diversity and multidisciplinary approach makes Sciences Po an active participant in public debate, a forum where thought meets action.

• Sciences Po Law School (SPLS) has developed a strong reputation in matters related to international economic law, with a particular focus on all mechanisms of international dispute settlement.
• SPLS’s teams excel in international moot competitions around the world and SPLS has been organizing its own international moot competition for 15 years (Concours d'Arbitrage International de Paris).
• Many international arbitration related activities are organized every year with the participation of the most outstanding specialists from all over the world.

Are currently teaching in the LLM in Transnational Arbitration & Dispute Settlement:

• Makane Moïse Mbengue
  Inaugural Lecture & Courses on WTO Law & Public International Law
• Gary B. Born
  Course on Choice of Law in Arbitration
• Alain Pellet
  Seminars on International Law in Light of Practice and Pleading before inter-State Tribunals
• Gabrielle Kaufmann-Kohler
  Seminar on Reform of ISDS
• George A. Bermann
  Course on International and transnational litigation
• Isabelle Michou
  Workshop on Evidentiary Issues in International Arbitration
• Franco Ferrari
  Course on International sales law and dispute resolution
• Pierre Tercier
  Course on Pivotal Moments of Arbitration Proceedings
• Philippe Sands
  Course on Public International Law
• Laurence Burgorgue-Larsen
  Course on Regional Systems of Human Rights
• Bernard Audit
  Course on International and Transnational Litigation
• Chester Brown
  Course on the Settlement of Interstate Disputes

Candidates must hold a law degree (Master 2, JD, LL.B., or the equivalent) and a professional experience. Please note that internships could be considered as professional experience.

You will find all the relevant information regarding application procedure on Sciences Po Admissions website.

Deadline to submit your complete application: 15 April, 2020. 

Admission decision: 

• 21 February 2020 for complete applications received before 29 December 2019.
• 15 May 2020 for complete applications received between 30 December 2019 and 15 March 2020.
• 12 June 2020 for complete applications received between 16 March and 15 April 2020. 

Tuition fees for the entire programme are set at €24,000.

A limited number of scholarships are envisaged. Further information will be soon available on Sciences Po Law School website. 

This programme takes place in Paris.