Mediation LL.M. - MRU

Mediation LL.M.

Field of study Law
National Code 6215KX003
Degree awarded Master of Law
Duration 1 year
Language English
Tuition fee €3286 per one academic year (2024-2025)

Law Studies No. 1 in Lithuania.

MRU is #1 in the area of Law among all Lithuania’s universities according to “QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023”.

Have you always been interested in helping people to resolve their conflicts in a win-win way? Wish to upgrade your conflict resolution skills and expand your career options? Interested in practice-oriented studies responding to the new market needs?

If any of the above questions are appealing to you, join Mediation LL.M studies. This master degree responds to increasing demand for mediation knowledge and skills. The nature of the programme is unique – it combines law knowledge with psychology and communication skills. Mediation LL.M is designed for conflict resolution specialists both lawyers and representatives of other professions and is focused on practical learning methods, including real case studies, role plays and other experiential learning.

Engage in various projects, take part in international mediation tournaments and establish close relationships with your potential employers. Become a professional mediator, improve in conflict management, intercultural communication and so much more. Work with eminent lecturers, international mediation professionals. Expand your social network as part of international student group, joining individuals with different background education, different countries and cultures.

By joining LL.M studies at MRU, upon graduation you will have acquired skills to professionally settle disputes and adequately represent your clients in various mediation procedures. Spend only 1 year studying in Lithuania for receiving your master degree in specialized field of law. 

Conduct your studies in English expanding your practice options. To take full advantage of this course, you will be required to know English at B2 level. Invest into your future career today. In the context of European Union market MRU offers attractive tuition fees. Scholarships are also available. More information on scholarships here.  

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Information Leaflet

Information leaflet can be found here.

Study Content

STUDY PROGRAMME PLAN

Course units

ECTS credits

1st YEAR

60

1 SEMESTER

30

Compulsory course units

30

Mediation Theory and Practice

6

Negotiation in Legal Disputes

6

Restorative Justice

6

Alternative Dispute Resolution

6

Conflict Management

6

2 SEMESTER

30

Compulsory course units

24

Family Mediation

6

Peculiarities of International Dispute Resolution

6

Parties’ Evaluation and Characterization in Mediation

6

Final Examination

6

Alternatively elective course units 1

6

Business Mediation

6

Intercultural Communication

6

Learning Outcomes

General competences and learning outcomes

  1. Personal and Social abilities
  • Is able to apply optimal methods of counseling individuals to encourage and enable the analysis of conflicts, interpret, solve problems, think critically, monitor, evaluate and analyze facts, and draw conclusions that enable peaceful resolution of disputes; 
  • Is able to provide high-quality independent dispute resolution expert services and, using the knowledge of alternative dispute resolution, independently start, develop, manage legal counseling and dispute resolution business, generate new ideas in a multicultural environment, adopt socially responsible and ethical decisions. 

Subject specific competences and learning outcomes

  1. Knowledge and its application
  • Is able to understand the methods of dispute resolution and their applicability, as a result of it – is able to advise the parties to the dispute regarding the choice of the most appropriate way of resolution for the particular dispute and professionally conduct the mediation procedure and / or properly represent their clients involved in the mediation. 
  1. Research skills
  • Is able to analyze complex phenomena of intercultural social life – private international disputes, their legal environment, and draw conclusions necessary for their decision by the most appropriate means, taking into account the peculiarities of the particular dispute and its participants, also norms of private international law. 
  1. Special abilities
  • Is able to provide professional mediation services on a stand-alone basis or in a team, and to properly prepare the documents needed to initiate, execute and complete this procedure; 
  • Is able to organize and carry out the mediation process using modern information technologies. 
Study Organization

Studies are conducted in a modular way. Students study one subject at a time. Classes are held remotely one, two, or three times a week on weekday evenings from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. 10 minutes. It can also take place on Saturdays from 9 am. until 2 p.m. 30 minutes. Classes are held strictly according to the semester schedule provided to students in advance. Once a semester intensive mandatory to attend two-week practical sessions are organized at the university campus. Students are given access to a video archive of all lectures. As an exception, students who are unable to attend an intensive practical session for objective reasons may participate in intensive practical sessions by observing them remotely, after notifying the program manager and teachers in advance.

Admission Steps
  1. Choose a study programme
  2. Fill in the application form at apply.mruni.eu
  3. Pay the non-refundable application fee (for non-EU citizens – 100 euros, for EU-citizens and MRU alumni – 50 euros)
  4. Receive your application evaluation results
  5. Confirm your acceptance by paying the first-year tuition fee and 50 euros registration fee (non-refundable)
  6. Sign the study contract
  7. Start Temporary Residence Permit application procedure
  8. Register to studies
Admission Requirements

Required documents:

  • Bachelor degree or equivalent first university degree diploma in Law (3-year study duration minimum)
  • Academic Transcripts of each study year
  • Document proving English language level
  • Motivational letter
  • Passport copy

Additional educational documents might be required depending on the country of residence.

Provided documents must be in color, have no cut corners (high quality scan).

By submitting the documents applicant agrees for one’s information to be shared with other institutions that the University might refer to while processing the academic verification.

Applicants might be asked to participate in additional knowledge evaluation.

English Language Requirements

Required level – B2

Assessments of English language proficiency certificates equivalent to level B2:

  • TOEFL IBT 65-78
  • IELTS 5.0-6.5
  • DUOLINGO 100-125

If you do not have a certificate proving your English language proficiency level, you can take the University Online English language level test. You will be able to choose this option while filling in the application. The test is free of charge.

Certificate is not required if your native language is English or if your previous studies were conducted fully in English language.

Documents Legalization
  • If the original educational documents/transcripts are in English, Lithuanian or Russian with an apostille (if required) on the scanned original, no translation needed.
  • If original educational documents/transcripts are not in English, Lithuanian or Russian languages, then they have to be supplemented with an official translation.
  • The official translation has to be confirmed with the sworn translator’s signature or official notarization.
  • Accepted students shall present their original educational documents/transcripts to the International Office upon arrival to begin their studies.
Country Specific Requirements

Detailed information here.

Country

Documentation requirements

Cameroon

Higher Education Qualifications

 

  1. Diploma
  2. Official Academic Transcript (original or certified true copy) scanned and e-mailed from official university registrar’s email address to recognition@mruni.eu or posted directly to the Mykolas Romeris University (International Admissions, Ateities str. 20, LT-08303 Vilnius, Lithuania) in a sealed and stamped envelope.

China

Higher Education

  1. Degree Certificate (original or certified true copy)
  2. Graduation Certificate (original or certified true copy)
  3. Academic Transcript (original or certified true copy)
  4. Verification reports in English for the degree certificate issued by the China Academic Degrees & Graduate Education Development Centre (http://cqv.chinadegrees.cn/ )

Please refer to General Documentation Requirements for more information.Please note that all documents issued in Chinese should be supplemented with an official translation into English, Russian, or Lithuanian. A translation is considered to be official when it is bound to a certified true copy of the document in the original language and is attested by the translator’s signature.

Congo (Democratic Republic of)

Higher Education Qualifications

 

  1. Diploma
  2. Official Academic Transcript (original or certified true copy) scanned and e-mailed from official university registrar’s email address to recognition@mruni.eu or posted directly to the Mykolas Romeris University (International Admissions, Ateities str. 20, LT-08303 Vilnius, Lithuania) in a sealed and stamped envelope.

Ghana

Higher Education Qualifications

 

  1. Diploma
  2. Official Academic Transcript (original or certified true copy) scanned and e-mailed from official university registrar’s email address to recognition@mruni.eu or posted directly to the Mykolas Romeris University (International Admissions, Ateities str. 20, LT-08303 Vilnius, Lithuania) in a sealed and stamped envelope.

India

Higher Education Qualifications

 

  1. Apostilled original degree certificate of 4 years minimum
  2. Apostilled original consolidated mark sheet of 4 years minimum

Nigeria

Higher Education Qualifications

 

  1. Diploma
  2. Official Academic Transcript (original or certified true copy) scanned and e-mailed from official university registrar’s email address to recognition@mruni.eu or posted directly to the Mykolas Romeris University (International Admissions, Ateities str. 20, LT-08303 Vilnius, Lithuania) in a sealed and stamped envelope.

Pakistan

Higher Education Qualifications:

  1. Diploma attested by the Higher Education Commission and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  2. Full Academic Transcript attested by the Higher Education Commission and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

South Korea

Higher Education

  1. Certificate of Graduation and Transcript posted directly to our office by the higher education institution in a sealed and stamped envelope.

United States

Higher Education

  1. Diploma;
  2. Official academic transcript submitted in a sealed and stamped envelope;
Qualification Recognition

Recognition of Foreign Qualifications

  • The evaluation and recognition of prior qualifications is a part of Mykolas Romeris University (MRU) admissions process.
  • By submitting the online application you confirm that the documents are legitimate and that MRU can verify the authenticity of the documents by contacting its issuing authority and national ENIC/NARIC centre.
  • Documents uploaded must be in good condition and in full colour. Documents issued in languages other than English, Russian, or Lithuanian must be accompanied with an official translation into English or Lithuanian. 
  • Before you apply make sure that you have a complete documentation package and that your qualifications are giving access to higher education according to the study programme level you are applying for at the MRU.  

Recognition Criteria

  • The purpose of an assessment is to compare a foreign qualification with a similar level qualification awarded in Lithuania according to quality, profile, content, workloads and learning outcomes.
  • Your qualification will be assessed according to specific requirements for the programme you are applying for and whether your academic results are sufficient for studies at the MRU.

Right to Appeal

Recognition decisions can be appealed against to the Academic Recognition of Foreign Qualifications Concerning Higher Education Appeal Committee under the Lithuanian Ministry of Education and Science.

All appeals with supporting documents must be submitted to:
Centre for Quality Assessment in Higher Education
Ph.: +37052104778
Email: recognition@skvc.lt 
Address: SKVC, A. Goštauto st. 12, LT-01108, Vilnius, Lithuania

The procedure of evaluation and recognition of academic qualifications

Fees

Application fee (non-refundable):

  • for Non-EU citizens – €100
  • for EU citizens and MRU Alumni – €50

Registration fee (non-refundable):

  • €50

Tuition fee (EU/Non-EU citizens) per 1 academic year: €3286 (academic year 2024-2025).

Payment information will be provided in the invoices issued in your online application form.

Student continues to pay the same tuition fee which was implied at the time of the admission.

Contact Us
International Admissions Office
Didlaukio str. 55, LT-08303 Vilnius, Lithuania

E-mail: study@mruni.eu
Phone: +370 5 271 4700
WhatsApp: +370  6 564 6682
Office: L-305

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