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The LLM Human Rights and Legal Practice course confronts contemporary legal issues surrounding international human rights, offering a comprehensive examination of the subject.
This program, designed and instructed by seasoned legal professionals and human rights activists, equips students with a deep understanding of the theories, issues, and fundamental concepts underlying international human rights, while emphasizing their practical application. By combining theoretical knowledge with practical skills, the course prepares students for careers in human rights practice, campaigning, and advocacy.
Ideal for legal practitioners, aspiring legal professionals, and human rights activists, this course facilitates the development of research and analysis skills, strategic litigation expertise, project management abilities, and advocacy and campaigning skills within the realm of human rights. Problem-based and interactive learning methodologies enable students to grasp key concepts, cultivate the capacity to learn from experience, assimilate and integrate new information, and think strategically.
Typically, applicants are expected to possess at least a second-class honours degree (although certain programs may require a 2:1) from a recognized university in the UK or abroad. For guidance on degree recognition, prospective students can seek advice from the Admissions Office. Individuals without a degree but with relevant professional qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Program Conveners, whose contact information can be found on the program's respective page. Applicants are required to apply and enroll for the full master's degree. Even those with a third-class honours degree are encouraged to submit an application, as we take into consideration the broader circumstances of each applicant when making our decision. 6.5 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each component.
By undertaking this specialized courseyou will be equipped for various career prospects in the field of human rights lawOpportunities abound in human rights organizationsincluding esteemed international bodies such as the United Nationsthe International Labour Organisationand the International Criminal CourtAdditionallythereare numerous non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that focus on human rights and social justicewith many of them being based in LondonOther potential career paths include working in government or diplomatic institutionsengaging with think tankscontributing to research and development organizationsor pursuing further academic endeavors
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