International Dispute Settlement and Arbitration (Advanced LL.M.)
Career prospects
The Advanced Studies in International Dispute Settlement and Arbitration prepares you for a successful career as legal professional in an international environment and furthermore offers an excellent basis for conducting further independent academic research.
Andrea Martínez Bernáldez
Alumna
"The Advanced LL.M. in International Dispute Settlement and Arbitration at Leiden University challenged me to sharpen my international legal skills and develop an in-depth understanding of the various mechanisms available for settling disputes at the international level. The program offers both theoretical knowledge and practical insights from leading experts in the field. Through engaging coursework, real-world case studies, and valuable networking opportunities, I gained expertise that has significantly advanced my career."
"Following graduation, I began my current role as Assistant Legal Counsel at the Permanent Court of Arbitration, where I consistently apply the skills and knowledge acquired during the program, contributing to international arbitration and dispute resolution. I highly recommend this LL.M. to anyone seeking to specialize in these areas."
Bojana Ristic
Alumna
The IDSA LLM programme has greatly enhanced my knowledge in the field of international dispute settlement and arbitration, both in the areas in which I had previous academic and practical experience, as well as those with which I was less familiar. In large part due to the involvement in the programme, I was able to pursue my career in the field of international investment law, first at the Permanent Court of Arbitration, and subsequently as a PhD researcher at the Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies at Leiden University.
This programme is designed to provide you with the analytical, research and presentation skills necessary to pursue a career in the field of international arbitration and dispute settlement. Our graduates go on to work in:
- Law firms
- The legal department of companies
- State and governmental agencies
- International courts and tribunals
- Arbitration institutions
- International organisations
- Non-governmental organisations
- Academic and research institutions
Career prospects Advanced LLM graduates
The Master of Advanced Studies programmes at Leiden Law School are challenging academic programmes that will prepare you for a career in law. However, this does not guarantee that upon graduation you will find employment in the Netherlands, Europe, or elsewhere. While Leiden Law School offers support in terms of career services for each programme, finding employment remains the responsibility of each individual student.
Our experience is that most of our graduates relatively easily find excellent jobs in the Netherlands, in Europe and other continents. However, it is important to note that jobs in these fields are highly competitive and that finding suitable employment may require time. Obtaining high grades in the programme will help but these will not be enough by themselves, as other criteria such as experience and language proficiency play an important role. Personal experience, expertise, former work experience, specific skills all contribute to finding a suitable position. We have seen many of our graduates eventually find the jobs they were looking for.