Discover the LL.M. AWArDS
(Assas World Arbitration and Disputes Settlement)
- International Arbitration
- Taught in English
- 2023 - 2024
- Paris-Panthéon-Assas, France
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Excellence
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Taught in English
The LL.M. AWArDS (Assas World Arbitration and Disputes Settlement) is held entirely in English.
Arbitration and Disputes Settlement
Devoted to international (commercial and investment) arbitration and the settlement of international commercial disputes.
International Expertise
This training is provided by the best specialists in international arbitration, whether academics or practitioners.
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LL.M. AWArDS (Assas World Arbitration and Disputes Settlement)
Paris is at the heart of the world of international arbitration, both in terms of international commercial arbitration and investment arbitration. In 2022-2023, LLM AWArDS’ candidates come from Armenia, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, Poland, Turkey, as well as from five US partner law schools (Boston Univ., Duke Univ., Georges Washington Univ., Notre Dame Univ., University of Virginia).
What are the strengths of the LL.M. AWArDS?
The LL.M. AWArDS, which is held entirely in English and is devoted to international (commercial and investment) arbitration and the settlement of international commercial disputes, is an ideal combination of lectures given by academics specializing in arbitration or international litigation, as well as experienced and renowned practitioners.
Who can apply?
The selected students will either be:
- Holders of Master's degree in Law awarded by a non-French University (or equivalent) and wishing to further develop their grasp of the law of international arbitration.
- Practitioners or academics with at least two years' experience, wishing to acquire new skills outside their current field of activity or wishing to further their training in their current field of business.
- Students admitted under a specific partnership concluded between Panthéon-Assas University and a foreign university.
What are the career opportunities?
Graduates of the LL.M. AWArDS are mainly destined to practice in the departments specializing in the practice of international arbitration and dispute resolution in international law firms, but also in niche law firms. They will also be able to join the legal department of companies frequently confronted with these international procedures, as well as the services of certain specialized institutions. One of the objectives of the training is, where appropriate, to enable foreign students to contribute to the development of the practice of international arbitration and the settlement of international disputes in their home country.
LL.M. AWArDS (Assas World Arbitration and Disputes Settlement)
Level: | Postgraduate |
Duration: | 1 year |
Admission: | The application process will start on December 1st, 2022 and close on April 28, 2023 |
Tuition fees: | Tuition fees for the 2023-2024 program: €20,000. |
Language: | English |
Study method: | Face-to-face |
Intake: | September 2023 |
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