For Indian lawyers to successfully compete in the global marketplace, they must have the skills to negotiate effectively, and to resolve disputes outside the courtroom, lessening hostilities that interfere with ongoing business operations and relationships. Indian Institute of Arbitration and Mediation (IIAM) in association with the highly ranked Dispute Resolution Institute at Hamline University School of Law (HUSL), ranked in the top four of American law school dispute resolution programs (“America’s Best Graduate Schools,” U.S. News & World Report, 2007 Edition), offers Indian lawyers the opportunity to pursue post graduation or research in ADR and IP on scholarship. The course offers rigorous academic discourse, hands-on stimulation experience and cross-disciplinary examination of ADR themes in domestic study and study abroad courses for lawyers.

With option to have one module in the UK, this LL.M program in the emerging field of dispute resolution, offers the opportunity to obtain a top quality United States LL.M degree and a Certificate in Global Arbitration Law. American, European and Indian students will work side-by-side in the classroom in these intensive courses, all taught by prominent members of the transborder arbitration bar and leaders in the academic discipline.

As per IIAM Mediator Accreditation System, a candidate with US LL.M on ADR is categorised as Grade B Mediator. For details on IIAM Accreditation system and QAP.

As a special benefit of the IIAM/HUSL association, a select group of students are admitted to the US LL.M Program on a substantial scholarship toward tuition.

Course structure:

Optional Module at United Kingdom

Certificate Program in Global Arbitration Law & Practice

Study International Commercial Arbitration in London, England

Six credit Certificate Program in Global Arbitration Law & Practice, venued in London is done by HUSL in cooperation with the School of International Arbitration, Queen Mary University of London, widely acknowledged as the leading research center on international arbitration in Europe, and arguably the world.

The program begins with a foundation course covering salient points of US arbitration law as it relates to domestic and international matters. Three advanced arbitration courses then give students the opportunity to apply basic principles in the dynamic context of international commercial arbitration.  All students also complete a capstone arbitration advocacy course, which uses an interactive workshop format to critically examine the advocacy challenges and opportunities inherent in the arbitral process. In addition, London, as the home of the London Court of International Arbitration, offers unparalleled opportunities for interaction with the world's leading commercial arbitrators and arbitration advocates. 

Modules at United States of America

LL.M for International Lawyers

At Hamline University School of Law in Saint Paul, Minnesota USA, including externship placement

The full 24 credits or the remaining 18 credits of the LL.M at Hamline University School of Law in Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA. The LL.M course of study builds on HUSL's international studies programs and involvement by faculty in international legal issues (e.g., trade, dispute resolution, human rights, law revision and constitutional reform) and students benefit from the interaction between international graduate students and HUSL J.D students. Limited enrollment and individualized counseling by members of the faculty and staff will tailor the program to the needs and objectives of each individual. In addition, students may elect to complete a Diploma in Intellectual Property by completing a post-residence thesis.

Each student will complete a mandatory three-week externship placement during their semester-in-residence.  Opportunities for work placement include leading law firms, corporate law departments, and judicial chambers. In addition, students will have opportunities throughout the academic semester to meet with practicing lawyers and judges, observe arbitrations and mediations, and interview with job recruiters specifically interested in Indian legal export markets.

Visas

Visas are required for study in London and in the US. Once accepted into the LL.M program, students will receive detailed visa information and required letters necessary to file visa requests.

For course schedule and details of program

For further details mail to training@arbitrationindia.com