Master In Arbitration

Introduction

About the Program

This program was created in response to the needs of the job market, where arbitration has become an increasingly popular means of settling disputes. It should be noted that students lacking a Bachelor’s degree in Law can still be admitted to this program, as well as regular Law graduates. Students coming from fields such as Contracting and Engineering are especially encouraged to apply.

This program qualifies graduates to work in the following fields/careers:

Arbitration
The Judiciary Law International Arbitration
Corporate Legal Advisory

Program at a glance

Total Credit Hours

33 Credit Hours

Duration

2 Years

Instruction Language

English

Tuition Fees

66,150 AED/Yearly

Quality assured

Accreditations

Accredited by CAA

Program Director

Prof. Qusay Al Falahi

Professor / Program Director of Master in Intellectual Property / Acting Program Director of Master in Arbitration

Credit breakdown

Program Structure

Course Category	Total Number of Courses	Total Number of Credit Hours
Bridging Courses	7	19
Core Courses	6	18
Elective Courses	2	6
Thesis 1	1	3
Thesis 2	1	6
Total (Excluding Bridging Courses)	10	33 Credit Hours

Curriculum

Courses & Descriptions

General Education Courses

Bridging Courses

LAW 519 Bankruptcy and Commercial Companies 3 CH

LAW 514 Civil Procedure Code/ Law 3 CH

LAW 510 Introduction to Legal Studies 3 CH

LAW 518 Introduction to Research 2 CH

LAW 515 Principles of Commercial 3 CH

LAW 517 Private International Law (Conflict of Laws) 2 CH

LAW 511 Sources of Obligation - 1 3 CH

Core Business Courses

Core IT Courses

Core Courses

LAR 602 Applicable Law in Arbitration 3 CH

LAR 600 Arbitration Agreement 3 CH

LAR 601 Arbitration Procedures 3 CH

RMT 600L Comparative Legal Research Methods 3 CH

<p>The course introduces the students to the foundations and methods of research and helps them how to choose a topic for research by addressing an existing legal problem and solving it. Also, the course teaches the students how to develop solutions for legal problems through research and help them understand sources and tools for collecting scientific data, principles of legal writing, how to document the information and attribute it to its source and the rules of comparison between the current legal systems (Islamic law, Latin system and Anglo-American system). Moreover, the students will learn how to discuss jurisprudential opinions and legal theories and weigh between them, as well as introducing a new opinion that enriches the researcher’s legal library. The course also covers the ethics of scientific research and oral expression skills related to the presentation of the research and its findings. The student is assigned to prepare a legal research using the approved research methods and then present it to his colleagues.</p>

LAR 606 International Conventions and Arbitration Institutions and Centers 3 CH

LAR 604 Role of Judiciary in Arbitration 3 CH

College Mathematics and Science Courses

Concentration Courses

Cybersecurity Engineering Core Courses

Mechatronics Engineering Core Courses

Engineering Core Courses

Thesis

LAR 620 Thesis 1 3 CH

LAR 625 Thesis 2 6 CH

Electives

LAR 605 Arbitration in Constructions Contracts 3 CH

LAR 608 Arbitration in the Financial Markets and Banks Operations 3 CH

LAR 611 Arbitration of Intellectual Property 3 CH

LAR 607 Arbitration of Investment Disputes 3 CH

LAR 612 Internship 3 CH

LAR 609 Maritime Arbitration 3 CH

LAR 610 Public International Arbitration 3 CH

Comprehensive Exam

Dissertation

Research Seminar

Basic Health Science Courses

College Core Courses

Clinical Placement Courses

Semester by semester

Study Plan

Credit hours: 33
Duration: 2 years
Terms: 4

Core 18 CH · 55%
Free Electives 6 CH · 18%
Thesis 9 CH · 27%

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Year 124 CH
Semester 112 CH
- LAR 600 3 CH Arbitration Agreement Core Courses
- LAR 601 3 CH Arbitration Procedures Core Courses
- LAR 602 3 CH Applicable Law in Arbitration Core Courses
- — 3 CH Free Elective
Semester 212 CH
- LAR 604 3 CH Role of Judiciary in Arbitration Core Courses
- LAR 606 3 CH International Conventions and Arbitration Institutions Core Courses
- RMT 600L 3 CH Comparative Legal Research Methods Core Courses
- — 3 CH Free Elective
Year 29 CH
Semester 33 CH
- LAR 620 3 CH Thesis 1 Thesis
Semester 46 CH
- LAR 625 6 CH Thesis 2 Thesis

What we aim for

Program Goals

Meeting needs of the local and regional market for experts and specialists in the various fields of Arbitration.
Developing the scientific research in the field of Arbitration in accordance with the legal rules valid in UAE through supporting the Master’s theses, and emphasizing on comparative analytical studies.
Establishing a legal center specialized in Gulf legal studies in the field of Arbitration to contribute to preparation of Master’s students in this field.
Supporting the field of Arbitration and making the academic program as the axis of the Arbitration development in UAE and GCC countries through providing consultations, holding academic and occupational conferences for the stakeholders within the social service framework.

What you will learn

Program Learning Outcomes

Explain the knowledge of arbitration in an in-depth and comprehensive manner.
Analyze contemporary knowledge and understand the recent developments in arbitration, professional practice and knowledge production to find new concepts and innovative solutions to emerging challenges.
Write scientific research in the field of arbitration in line with legal research methods and the requirements of scientific integrity.
Apply the acquired skills in the field of adjudicating disputes through arbitration, by developing the student’s research and practical skills which demonstrate their ability to think and analyze with a high degree of independence.
Present the ability to carry out legal duties objectively, impartially and independently through self-learning and interactive applications.
Compare the various doctrinal and legislative trends in arbitration issues.
Lead the work team to solve relevant legal problems in the field of arbitration, dispute resolution and taking responsibility.

Requirements

Program Requirements

Graduation Requirements

For graduate degree completion, graduate students must satisfy the following requirements:

- Earn a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00.
- Successfully complete all courses as described in the study plan.
- The Degree Completion requirements must be met within the timeframe of the program.
- Successfully complete the “Thesis” course.

Admission Requirements

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Career Opportunities

This program qualifies graduates to work in the following fields/careers:

Arbitration
The Judiciary Law International Arbitration
Corporate Legal Advisory

When can I join?

Three intakes every year

Students can join at the beginning of any semester.

Intake 01

September

Fall Semester

Intake 02

January

Spring Semester

Intake 03

May

Summer Semester

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Master In Arbitration

About the Program

33 Credit Hours

2 Years

English

66,150 AED/Yearly

Accreditations

Prof. Qusay Al Falahi

Program Structure

Courses & Descriptions

Study Plan

Year 124 CH

Semester 112 CH

Semester 212 CH

Year 29 CH

Semester 33 CH

Semester 46 CH

Program Goals

Program Learning Outcomes

Program Requirements

Graduation Requirements

Admission Requirements

Three intakes every year

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Summer Semester

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