The new HSE Master's programme "Law of International Trade and Dispute Resolution" invites applications for the coming 2023-2024 academic year. Qualified students who wish to specialize in international economic law and work in international environments, such as international organizations, international law firms, and international business corporations, are encouraged to apply.

The programme presents a unique opportunity to study global trends in international trade and investment regulation with an emphasis on Eurasia. Associate Professor Vladislav Starzhenetsky,  Academic Director of the programme, describes its challenges and advantages.

Get High-Demand Expertise for a Career in International Law

This programme is unique in that its courses are taught not only by HSE faculty members, but international visiting professors and practicing lawyers as well. Lawyers invited to teach in the programme have extensive experience in international economic relations and international trade disputes settlements.

Our programme prepares students to work in export-oriented companies and investment banks, international and Russian law firms, business entities that implement investment projects in foreign countries, national governments, and international organizations (WTO, World Bank, IMF, OECD, WIPO, ICSID, EU, EEU and others).

Programme graduates will gain knowledge and expertise in the following subject areas:

 Regulation of International Trade and Commerce;

 International Standards and the Best practices in International Economic Law;

 Compliance and Risk Analysis of Complex Legal Issues in International Economic Relations;

 Drafting of International Treaties, Legal Opinions and Court Documents;

 Negotiation and Resolution of Disputes in Multinational Environment.