Dr. Thomas Schultz

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Biography

Thomas Schultz is a Professor of Law and the Associate Director of the Centre for International Governance and Dispute Resolution (CIGAD) at King's College London. He specializes in arbitration, transnational commercial law, and legal theory. His primary research interests center on interdisciplinary studies of international arbitration, examining the intersection of law with political science, literature, and philosophy. Among his key projects are explorations of the legitimacy of arbitration, conditions leading to the production of arbitration scholarship, and the various factors influencing arbitrator decision-making. Schultz also serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of International Dispute Settlement and is a member of the editorial boards for several other journals. His scholarly contributions have earned him the Jubilee Prize from the Swiss Academy of Humanities and Social Sciences. Schultz's extensive work includes analyses of international law's applications in investment law and transnational legal theory, making significant contributions to understanding the dynamics of international investment law and the factors shaping arbitration practices.

Research Interests

Requirements for King's College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject Quantitative competency (for some Economics/Finance programs)
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Two Academic References
  • CV/Resume
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.