St. Louis,
MO,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Laws (LLM) in Negotiation & Dispute Resolution (NDR) in St. Louis, MO United States | Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University in St. Louis
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St. Louis, MO United States
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Qualification
Master's Degree (Professional)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2026)
USD
72,792
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Today’s lawyers must be versed in negotiation, problem-solving, collaboration, and creative dispute resolution. As a long-standing leader in NDR education, WashU Law is an excellent place to pursue a specialty in this area of law.
An LLM focused on NDR prepares practicing lawyers to further their careers as effective and skilled negotiators, advocates, mediators, arbitrators, diplomats, ombudspersons, practitioners, policymakers, and business leaders in local, national, and international arenas. Negotiation and dispute resolution have grown considerably over the past 40 years and are now the primary vehicles for legal dispute resolution in almost every area of legal practice in almost every country in the world.
Certificate Programs
- Certificate in Negotiation & Dispute Resolution
Provides substantial foundation in conflict theory and dispute resolution, with hands-on opportunities to gain practical skills in business negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. - Certificate in Business & Corporate Law
Develops knowledge and skills necessary to become well-rounded business lawyers, with training in corporate finance, law and economics, publicly traded corporations, and taxation. - Certificate in International Law
Equips students with a strong foundation in international law and specialized training in areas such as international human rights, international intellectual property, and international commercial arbitration. - Certificate in Intellectual Property and Technology Law
Allows study of introductory and advanced intellectual property law under the guidance of leading scholars, covering patent, trademark, copyright issues, and emerging technologies.
Why WashU Law?
WashU Law has a robust NDR Program with an extensive curriculum including courses, seminars, internships, and competitions. The university’s top-ranked social work and business schools also offer related NDR courses.
Our distinguished faculty includes full-time faculty members with expertise in psychology, business, economics, and international human rights, who teach, write, and practice in the field of dispute resolution. The NDR Program also includes adjunct faculty who are top local practitioners with expertise in various NDR fields.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
or TOEFL 90
Qualification Requirements
Candidates for the LLM degree must have graduated from an accredited US law school or have earned a law degree from a foreign country. For lawyers in practice, we also consider relevant work experience and a demonstrated interest in the field.
- An application
- Official academic transcripts (in English) from all undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools attended, whether or not a degree was awarded, with class rank
Tuition
USD
72,792
Costs
Total Tuition Fees: $72,792
Required Fees:
University Health & Wellness Fee: $672 (mandatory)
Student Bar Association Fee: $120 (all students)*
Orientation Fee: $100
Full-time enrollment (9 or more credit hours per semester), tuition and fees are subject to change each year.
*International students incur an additional $5 health insurance fee per semester
Exclusive scholarships: Receive a $17,000 scholarship when applying through StudyAnywhere.
• Completed application.
• First Law Degree: Required for all LL.M. programs (LL.B. or equivalent). Not required for the MLS program.
• Transcripts - GPA as low as 2.0 may be considered.
• Proof of English proficiency: TOEFLiBT 90 or IELTS 6.5 (except for the Two-Year LL.M., a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 is accepted) or Duolingo 115+.
IELTS 5.5-6.0, TOEFL 60-83, Duoingo 100-104 for 4-semester MLS and LLM programs
• Statement of purpose.
• Resume: Required for the MLS program only.
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