Master of Laws (LLM) - Negotiation and Dispute Resolution

Students pursuing the General LL.M. with a specialization in Negotiation and Dispute Resolution must complete a total of 24 academic credits for the LL.M. degree. Within these 24 credits, 15 credits must be completed within the Negotiation and Dispute Resolution curriculum. All students in this program are required to take Introduction to Negotiation and Dispute Resolution. The course is applicable for students who is interested in Business negotiation and contract arbitration, Multi-party dispute resolution, Family mediation, Employment mediation, Coalition building and lobbying, and Interviewing, counseling and negotiating in law office practice, including motions practice and settlement. NDR has grown exponentially over the past few decades and is currently the primary vehicle for legal dispute resolution in almost every legal practice area and in almost every country. WashU Law has an outstanding NDR program and offers an extensive alumni network.

Career Path

Graduate careers includes Mediator (civil, commercial, family, workplace), Conflict Resolution Specialist, Ombudsperson, Restorative Justice Facilitator, Arbitration Counsel, Dispute Resolution Attorney, Litigation Support Specialist, Legal Advisor in ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution), International Arbitration Lawyer, International Conflict Mediator, Legal Attaché for Peacekeeping Missions, UN or NGO Dispute Resolution Officer, Corporate Negotiator, Risk & Compliance Manager, Ethics & Governance Advisor, In-House Counsel (ADR focus), Workplace Mediation Consultant.