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1 year
25-SEP-23
LLM - Master of Laws
Legal Rights (Law) International Law
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About this course
Discover the effects of globalisation on our legal and human rights with this LLM International Law and Human Rights master's degree. You’ll graduate with a thorough understanding of international conventions, state responsibility, international dispute settlement and human rights responsibilities.
The course prepares you for a career in international or human rights law in governmental and non-governmental roles or the private and commercial sectors.
In your first week of study, you’ll attend an intensive legal skills course to learn about the:
•common law system
•interactions of statute and judge-made law
•impact of international conventions and model laws on national law
From here you’ll develop your understanding of global legal frameworks along with the skills to analyse complex legal issues and evaluate legal or policy responses.
Flexible study
If you prefer, you can apply to study this course as:
•a part-time master's - study the same course content over 2 or more years
Assessment
We’ll feedback on your work during class to help you to identify your strengths and where you can make improvements.
Formal assessment varies by module, but will include exams and coursework as well as your dissertation.
Careers
When you graduate from this LLM International Law and Human Rights, you could work in a specialised solicitors’ firm or chambers. You could also work for:
•non-governmental organisations
•governments all over the world
•think tanks
•international courts and tribunals
You’ll have the chance to meet high-profile organisations and law firms at our law careers fair.
For this course (per year)
£9,250
For this course (per year)
£22,136
You’ll need a 2.1 degree in a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or at least 4 law modules in a bachelor’s degree.
The University of Southampton is an institution with a strong heritage, with more than 100 years of history and tradition supporting a modern educational model that focuses on student success. Southampton is one of the founding members of the UK’s prestigious Russell Group, a network of research-focused and prestigious universities. Today, the 2023 Complete University Guide league table places Southampton among the top 13 institutions...more
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