Master of Laws in Integrative Dispute Resolution and Advanced Litigation Techniques

Overview

This qualification is designed for legal professionals and graduates who seek to deepen their expertise in legal dispute resolution. It is ideal for those who wish to engage with law beyond traditional litigation, adopting therapeutic, transformative, and integrative approaches to legal conflict.

Course Outline

QUALIFICATION DESCRIPTION
This qualification is designed for legal professionals and graduates who seek to deepen their expertise
in legal dispute resolution. It is ideal for those who wish to engage with law beyond traditional litigation,
adopting therapeutic, transformative, and integrative approaches to legal conflict.
WHO IS THIS QUALIFICATION AIMED AT?
This qualification is aimed at individuals passionate about justice, ethics, and innovation in legal practice.
The programme develops critical thinkers and reflective practitioners capable of addressing complex legal
disputes both locally and internationally. It is particularly suited to those aspiring to become specialists in
alternative dispute resolution, procedural or integrative law, and those interested in contributing to cutting-edge
legal research or pursuing a Doctoral (NQF Level 10) qualification.
Rosebank International Graduates will be equipped to lead in dynamic legal environments, implement emerging
dispute resolution strategies, and influence legal systems with holistic, value-driven solutions.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Policy and Planning Manager
• Policy Analyst
• Company Secretary
• Organisational Risk Manager
• Research and Development Manager
• Legislator
• Attorney
• Judges
• Advocate
• Legal professionals not elsewhere classified
• Faculty Head
• Public Prosecutor / State Advocate
• Legal Advisor / Legal Consultant
• Judicial Official such as Magistrate/Judge
• Academic – in secondary and tertiary spheres
• Compliance Officer
• Mediator

DURATION

This is a two-year qualification offered by The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE).

MODE OF DELIVERY

Distance (Online): This IIE qualification is available online through IIE distance learning for individuals wanting to study and work. As an IIE distance student, you will receive all your support online from a dedicated team of RI online tutors. Speak to a student advisor for more information.

Admission Requirements

Minimum Admission Requirements

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Accreditation

Your qualification has weight!

The IIE Master of Laws in Integrative Dispute Resolution and Advanced Litigation Techniques is accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and is registered by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) as a 180-credit qualification on Level 9 (SAQA ID No: 123586). On successful completion you will receive a Master of Laws in Integrative Dispute Resolution and Advanced
Litigation Techniques from The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), a leading registered private provider of higher education in South Africa.

Modules

Year 1
Semester 1

• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Integrative Law

Semester 2

• Evidence and Litigation Techniques 
• Advanced Civil and Criminal Procedure 

Year 2

Year-Long

• Research Methodology and Mini Dissertation 

Device Requirements

Device and connectivity specifications required for online study:

Reliable internet connection (we recommend 5-10 GB of data per month and an internet speed of at least 0.15 Mbps)
Desktop PC or laptop with at least an i3 processor and 4GB RAM memory
Windows 11 or macOS 10.15 (Microsoft Office 365 is available as a free download for IIE students), and Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge Chromium or Firefox
A working webcam and microphone
An uninterrupted power supply is also highly recommended

Pathways

FURTHER STUDY PATHWAYS
PhD/ LLD.
INDUSTRY RELEVANCE
This qualification responds directly to changes within the legal sector, including:

• Increasing use of mediation and ADR processes within South African courts.
• The implementation of Uniform Rule 41A encourages mediation before litigation.
• Growing demand for legal professionals with specialist dispute resolution expertise

Examination

Exams are written at an exam centre and, in some instances, online. These details will be specified in your programme assessment schedule.

Important Information

This fact sheet is accurate at the time of publication. The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) reserves the right to alter any of the content prior to the commencement of registration due to changes in regulation, policy, market requirements or any other valid reason.

Graduation and completion requirements
To be awarded this qualification, students must achieve a minimum final year mark of 50% for all six modules.
The qualification is structured over two years. The maximum completion time for a full-time qualification is double the minimum time, and part-time study allows an additional year