Manipal Academy of Higher Education

As cross-border investment and trade expand, disputes increasingly require specialists in international arbitration and investment protection. This programme at Manipal Academy of Higher Education builds advanced legal knowledge and practical advocacy skills for arbitration-focused careers.

You will study international investment law alongside commercial arbitration practice, with training designed to strengthen drafting, case strategy, and hearing advocacy.

Unique features

• Industry-informed curriculum with practice-oriented learning
• Placement support with a mandatory internship component (where applicable)
• Mentorship and career guidance through structured industry engagement
• Core legal and technical modules covering arbitration procedure, evidence, and dispute strategy
• Focused pathways in emerging sectors such as Healthtech, Fintech, and Edtech (including data privacy and information technology law)
• Campus location in Bengaluru, supporting access to a technology and legal ecosystem

Career and opportunities

• Law firms and arbitration practices handling investment and commercial disputes
• Roles supporting government and public-sector bodies involved in investment matters
• Opportunities connected to international dispute settlement processes (e.g., trade and investment-related forums)

• Programme title: International Investment and Commercial Arbitration
• Award level: Master’s (LLM-level)
• Duration: Typically 1 year (full-time)
• Credits: Not specified in the provided record (check programme website)
• Delivery: On-campus (Bengaluru)
• Specialisations/track: Healthtech, Fintech, Edtech (including data privacy and IT law)
• Language of instruction: Not specified in the provided record (check programme website)
• Tuition fees: Not specified in the provided record (check programme website)
• Application intake/start: Not specified in the provided record (check programme website)

Programme Structure

Curriculum overview: The programme is structured to build research capability first, then deepen specialisation through comparative study and practical arbitration training.

• Semester 1: Research skills and foundational modules for international investment arbitration and commercial arbitration practice
• Semester 2: Specialisation-focused learning with practical application, including drafting and advocacy components

Practice-oriented components (examples):

• Drafting of arbitration agreements and arbitration-related submissions
• Oral advocacy and hearing skills in international arbitration
• Case strategy and procedural understanding (jurisdiction, admissibility, and merits)

Sector-focused learning: You may engage with specialisation themes connected to Healthtech, Fintech, and Edtech, including data privacy and information technology law considerations that commonly arise in disputes.

Capstone/assessment: The provided record does not specify a thesis or capstone format. Please confirm the final assessment requirement on the programme website.

Post-study work options (India): After completing your programme in India, your ability to work will depend on the visa/work-permit category available at the time of graduation and the rules issued by the Government of India.

Typical pathways for graduates:

• Employment-based visa/work permit: If you secure a job offer with an eligible employer, you may apply for the relevant employment visa/work authorisation.
• Eligibility depends on: your degree completion, job role, employer sponsorship, and compliance with current immigration requirements.

Important notes:

• Work rights are not automatically granted by graduation; you must apply for the appropriate authorisation.
• Rules can change. Always verify the latest requirements with official Indian immigration sources or your institution’s international office.
• Some categories may require additional documentation such as offer letters, qualifications verification, and employer compliance.

Next step: Check the programme website and consult Manipal Academy of Higher Education’s international support team for guidance specific to your nationality and graduation timeline.