International Law and Global Challenges LLM

Overview

This Master's in International Law and Global Challenges is one of our taught Master of Laws (LLM). This course is suitable for graduates of any background. It's ideal if you’re interested in better understanding how the law shapes and influences international affairs.

Our International Law and Global Challenges LLM gives you the knowledge, insights and practical skills to enhance your career in practice, the public, private or diplomatic sectors or academia. If you're pursuing another career path, it will enhance your understanding of how the law shapes and influences international affairs.

You can create your own specialised programme of study that matches your legal interests and career aspirations with this flexible master's in international law. You can choose from a wide range of optional modules to complement your core studies, including:

• the role of law in international affairs
• diplomacy and dispute settlement
• human rights law
• international crime
• the protection of foreign investment

Dedicated one-to-one support is also given to help you research and write a dissertation on an area of law you feel passionate about.

You can also join the University's society for students with an interest in Law.

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Your future

What can you do with an International Law and Global Challenges degree?

This degree programme is suitable for those who wish to pursue a career in inter-governmental organisations including, but not limited to, the United Nations and the International Criminal Court. Students also find careers in diplomacy and civil society advocacy including in non-governmental organisations.

With increasing reliance of domestic courts on international law, as well as increasing international adjudication – including before the International Court of Justice – this degree programme is also suitable for those who aspire to a career as legal practitioners.

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