GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MASTERS PROGRAMME WITH THE AREAS OF SPECIALISATION “CIVIL LITIGATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION” AND “DISPUTE RESOLUTION” AT THE CITY LAW SCHOOL

Abstract

The issue of training specialists capable of solving complex international disputes effectively is very relevant in the context of globalization. The purpose of the study is to describe the main features of the organization and functioning of the Masters programme in Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution at the City Law School. To determine the level of scientific elaboration of the research problem, the method of analysis and synthesis of methodological, social, legal, scientific and methodical literature was applied. The method of generalization was used to formulate the conclusions of the article. The author observes that only a detailed study of the features of these specialisations, and in particular the training courses, suggests that they are directly related to the study of theoretical and practical issues of international arbitration. The programme suits existing legal practitioners as well as those who wish to work in the field of civil and criminal litigation, arbitration, international litigation and dispute resolution, legal services and tribunals. As it is domestic and internationally focused, it is interesting to students from the UK, Europe and around the world. Those who complete the LLM will demonstrate original application of knowledge to select and advanced legal issues, and in choice of approaches to legal practice. Students are engaged in research or scholarly activity that contributes to creative thinking and intellectual development in legal solutions. There is also much emphasis on the professional aspects of the law. This LLM is taught by leading academics as well as visiting practitioners including barristers and solicitors who work in private practice and in legal departments of major companies. Specializing in dispute resolution, students gain an insight into the theory and practice of solving civil and criminal disputes through traditional litigation as well as through alternative procedures, including arbitration and mediation.