LLM Internationale Schiedsgerichtsbarkeit

The study programme in a nutshell

This LL.M. programme is tailored to cover both procedural and substantive law aspects of international dispute resolution. This LL.M. gives you a head start to commence your career in the field of international dispute resolution.

This LL.M. programme provides its graduates with a unique set of international arbitration skills together with substantial expertise in international business law. The programme is tailored to cover both procedural and substantive law aspects of international dispute resolution. This LL.M. gives you a head start to commence your career in the field of international dispute resolution.

Why choose this programme?

• This LL.M. programme offers you a comprehensive view of international arbitration (including investment arbitration) and legal aspects of international transactions;
• You are educated by excellent teaching staff. Teachers in the programme have both a solid (international) academic background as well as a wealth of experience in commercial and legal practice. Additionally, throughout the programme, you will learn about international arbitration from the legal counsels as well as from the arbitrators’ perspective;
• You will study in one of the leading commercial centres and largest ports of Europe, which means you will often go “on-site” to see how things work in practice. These outings will include visits to the leading arbitration institutions such as the Permanent Court of Arbitration and the Netherlands Arbitration Institute.

Erasmus School of Law is one of the schools of Erasmus University Rotterdam : a world-class university ranked 71th in the Times Higher Education World Universities Ranking. Our LLM programmes combine academic thinking with practical training. In addition to the regular courses, fieldtrips are organised to law firms, international courts and international companies to experience the (legal) practice: where Law meets Business.

As a student at Erasmus School of Law, you will become part of an international community: our staff and students represent over 45 different nationalities! You will attend classes with people from many different legal cultures and improve your international and intercultural skills that prepare you for an international legal career. Erasmus School of Law is located in Rotterdam.

With the largest port in Europe, Rotterdam is one of the most important drivers of the Dutch economy. As a result of Rotterdam, today is a vibrant cosmopolitan and multicultural city that is home to over 160 nationalities and a host of multinational and local enterprises, like Unilever and Shell.