Master in Applicable Laws Procedures International Commercial Arbitration

Tuition is 15,936 USD per year.

Navigating the complex landscape of international commercial arbitration requires a deep understanding of how transnational rules, lex mercatoria, and trade usages intersect with national and EU legal frameworks. Over the past half-century, arbitration has solidified its position as the primary mechanism for resolving commercial disputes involving foreign elements. This course provides a rigorous, comparative examination of the mechanisms that govern these disputes, from the initial determination of applicable substantive law to the finality and enforcement of arbitral awards.

Professional Recognition

By engaging with this curriculum, students gain specialized expertise in the procedural and jurisdictional challenges inherent in modern global trade. Notably, this course is an essential stepping stone for professional accreditation: upon successful completion of this module alongside Regulation and infrastructure of international commercial arbitration, learners are eligible to apply for member-level status with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb).

Designed for those seeking to specialize in international dispute resolution, the programme is delivered with academic direction from UCL and Queen Mary University of London. Whether pursued as a standalone short course or as a core component of an LLM, the curriculum prepares practitioners to handle complex multi-party and multi-contract disputes with confidence and technical precision.

The University of London, founded in 1836 and headquartered in one of the world’s leading capitals, offers a broad and flexible higher-education environment through its federated colleges and institutes. Serving around 170,000 students with some 50,000 international learners, the University of London is notable for its global reach, diverse academic programs and long tradition of research excellence. Its structure lets students choose from a wide range of disciplines while benefiting from the prestige and resources of constituent colleges.

Academics span arts and humanities, social sciences, law, medicine, business and STEM fields across roughly 100 programs, supported by extensive research networks and partnerships. Students can access world-class faculty, libraries and laboratory facilities hosted by individual colleges, while interdisciplinary initiatives enable cross-college collaboration. The university’s scale also provides abundant extracurricular opportunities, professional development services and pathways to internships and research placements.

London’s international setting offers unmatched cultural and career resources: global firms, cultural institutions and start-up ecosystems are within easy reach. International students benefit from tailored support services, language preparation options and strong alumni networks across sectors and countries. Whether seeking rigorous research training or industry-aligned professional degrees, the University of London provides flexible routes, strong employability outcomes and the vibrancy of studying in a global city.