Master of Arts (M.A.) Arbitration, Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Objective : The two years Master of Laws (LL.M.) with specialisation in Alternative Dispute Resolution conducted by The Global Open University, Nagaland has been designed for meeting the demand of the growing needs of experts in the fields of arbitration, mediation, conciliation, alternative dispute resolution and management, conflict continuum, conflict transformation, negotiation, nonviolent, communication, family therapy and counselling, conflict style inventory, conflict transformation etc.

 

Eligibility : Bachelor of Laws (LL.B./B.L.)/Bachelor of General/Academic Laws Duration : Two years

 

Award : Master of Laws with specialisation in Alternative Dispute Resolution shall be awarded to all the successful candidates by The Global Open University.

First Year

Research Methodology

Jurisprudence

Indian Legal & Constitutional History

PIL, Legal Aid & Paralegal Services

Right to Information

 

second Year

Constitutional Law

Law relating to Arbitration and Conciliation

International Commercial Arbitration

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Case Studies in Arbitration/Mediation

Master’s Thesis

 

Careers in Arbitration / Conciliation

Those completing Master of Laws Degree with specialisation in Alternative Dispute Resolution are rated very high in the legal profession. They are also preferred for jobs in the universities, colleges and research institutions. Promotions are made based on LL.M. qualification acquired by those in the judicial service in the Central / State Government / Private / Public Sector. New and emerging areas like alternative dispute resolution, mediation, conflict resolution, negotiation,nonviolent communication, restorative justice, creative peacebuilding, family therapy and counselling have made the role of Degree holders important.

Total Fee : Rs. 28,150

Accordingly, the Application Form duly filled-in along with four stamp size photographs, copies of certificates and mark sheets and a Bank Draft for the full fee i.e. Rs. 28,150 in the name of “The Global Open University, Nagaland” payable at Dimapur must reach the Admissions Officer, The Global Open University, Nagaland” payable at Dimapur must reach the Admissions Officer, The Global Open University, Sodzulhou Village, P.O. – ARTC, NH-39, Dimapur – 797115 Nagaland by registered / speed post only.

Examination Fee : A fee of Rs. 300 per paper is to be paid before appearing in the Annual Examinations to be held at different Examination Centers within the State of Nagaland (Dimapur, Kohima, Wokha).

Master’s Thesis : All students are required to submit a Master’s Thesis at the end of second year.

Assignments : All admitted participants must submit subject wise assignments based on the Mini Project Reports to be prepared by them on a topic related to each of the subjects.