Program Overview
The LLM with a Concentration in Negotiation & Dispute Resolution at Washington University in St. Louis is a LLM programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the LLM with a Concentration in Negotiation & Dispute Resolution programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Tuition: USD 53,016 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 53,016 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Saint Louis, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the LLM with a Concentration in Negotiation & Dispute Resolution programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Students must satisfactorily complete 15 credits in the Negotiation & Dispute Resolution curriculum out of 24 required credits for graduation.
- Students must obtain a grade of 79 or better to obtain credit in any course.
- Candidates who have already completed these subjects may apply to waive required courses and to substitute another approved Negotiation & Dispute Resolution course.
- Students may complete the degree in one year.
- Students may also pursue the LL.M. degree part-time for up to four years.
- Students seeking to extend course work beyond four years must receive approval of the director.
- Washington University JD students may complete the degree in six semesters during their JD studies.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements
- Candidates for the LLM degree must have graduated from an accredited U.S. law school. In some situations, we may consider students with an undergraduate law degree or its equivalent from a foreign institution of higher learning based on the strength of your law school record and any negotiation and dispute resolution course work. For lawyers in practice, we also consider relevant work experience. Students holding an LL.B. from a non-U.S. law school are required to take a two-semester course: Introduction to U.S. Law and Legal Methods.
- Interested candidates must submit: (1) an application; (2) one letter of recommendation; (3) official academic transcripts in English from all undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools attended, whether or not a degree was awarded, with class rank; and (4) a TOEFL score of 600 (paper-based test), 250 (computer-based test), or 100 (internet-based test) for students for whom English is not a native language.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 53,016 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 53,016 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 53,016 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 53,016 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Washington University in St. Louis directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, United States
Washington University in St. Louis is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-03-18
- Start Date 2018-05-19
- Language English
- Duration 12 months