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Information and Q&A session International Dispute Settlement and Arbitration 11 December

Date: Thursday 11 December 2025
Time: 13:00 - 14:00 hour
Address: Online

Information and Q&A session International Dispute Settlement and Arbitration (Advanced LL.M.)

Are you interested in the Advanced Master International Dispute Settlement and Arbitration (LL.M.)?

Would you like to learn more about this highly specialised and internationally oriented master’s programme at Leiden University? Then sign up for an Information and Q&A session.

11 December 2025, 13:00 – 14:00 – Online Information and Q&A session

About the session

During this online session, you will learn more about the Advanced Master in International Dispute Settlement and Arbitration (LL.M.), offered by Leiden Law School in The Hague. Academic staff and students will introduce the programme, discuss its international focus and career opportunities, and answer your questions during the Q&A.

About the master International Dispute Settlement and Arbitration

Leiden University’s Advanced Master of Laws in International Dispute Settlement and Arbitration (LL.M.) provides an advanced and practical understanding of how international disputes are resolved through litigation, arbitration and other mechanisms under public international law.

You will examine questions such as:

How do states settle disputes under international law?
What is the role of the International Court of Justice, the Permanent Court of Arbitration, and other tribunals?
How do investor–state disputes and international commercial arbitration work in practice?

The programme combines the study of public international law with insights from private arbitration, preparing you for a legal landscape in which these areas increasingly intersect.

What makes the master International Dispute Settlement and Arbitration unique?

Specialised focus: covers both state-to-state and investor–state dispute settlement, blending public and private law dimensions.
Expert instructors: courses taught by leading academics and practitioners, including arbitrators and legal professionals from international institutions such as the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA).
Strong reputation: Leiden Law School is recognised worldwide for its excellence in international law and ranks among the top 25 law schools globally (QS Rankings).
Location advantage: based in The Hague, the international city of peace and justice.
Career preparation: graduates pursue careers in international organisations, law firms, government, NGOs and academia.

Is the master International Dispute Settlement and Arbitration right for you?

This programme is ideal for lawyers and law graduates who wish to specialise in international dispute resolution and arbitration. Whether you aim for a career in legal practice, international organisations, or academia, this advanced master equips you with the theoretical and practical skills to handle complex disputes on the global stage.