Master of Laws (International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution) (Coursework)
Law 
Dean's Office 
lawGRADadm@nus.edu.sg
Faculty of Law National University of Singapore 469G Bukit Timah Road Singapore 259776
Masters
Common Law
- The LLM (IADR), which was launched in August 2016, seeks to nurture lawyers and scholars to conduct rigorous and independent inquiries into relevant dispute resolution issues, to promote transnational approaches to arbitration, to articulate critical and impactful insights, and to propose solutions beneficial to
the local and global communities. - This specialisation enables a student to get an in-depth understanding of the laws of international arbitration and dispute resolution, and benefits from Singapore’s leading edge in the field of arbitration globally. Students will also have access to some of the top arbitrators and academics in the field. The courses offered in this specialisation comprise a mix of public international law and international private law. The increasing opportunity for offshore legal work both in the region and in the world also make the courses offered in this programme particularly relevant to the field.
Faculty
LawDean's OfficelawGRADadm@nus.edu.sg Faculty of Law National University of Singapore 469G Bukit Timah Road Singapore 259776The National University of Singapore Faculty of Law (NUS Law) is widely regarded as Asia’s leading law school. Staffed by an outstanding permanent faculty diverse in origin and qualifications, NUS Law is dedicated to building a vibrant community and creating an environment that facilitates critical thinking and reflection on the fundamental legal issues confronting our interconnected world. Located in Singapore, which for more than a century has been a commercial hub at the crossroads of Asia, NUS Law is very much Asia’s Global Law School.
Scholarships
Kwa Geok Choo Graduate ScholarshipGraduate Scholarship (supported by the Tahir Foundation)Faculty Graduate Scholarship (FGS)Scholarship for Young Asian Academics (SYAA)
Commitment and Candidature
| Commitment | Average Candidature | Maximum Candidature |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | 1 Year | 1 Year |
Target Audience
Students who seek an in-depth understanding of the laws of international arbitration and dispute resolution,
General Admission Criteria
| Criteria | Minimum Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| GPA | A good bachelor's degree in law | ||
| English Proficiency Tests | TOEFL Internet-based | 100 / 120 | |
| IELTS | 7 / 9 | ||
- Candidates who have obtained a TOEFL iBT Total score of 92-99 or minimum IELTS (Academic) overall band score of 7.0 may also
apply. However, they may be invited to attend an interview or be required to undertake a prescribed English language course. - Full application guide
- Supporting documents checklist
Application Periods and Intakes
| Category | Application Window | Application Result Released | |
|---|---|---|---|
Semester 1 Intake (August) | All students of any nationalities | Application Opens: September 1 2025 Application Closes: October 15 2025 | Mid February |
How to Apply?