Program Overview

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Key information

Develop a critical appreciation of public international law (the law between and about states), its principles, rules and the ever-changing context in which it operates. Our specialist master’s LLM is truly international, enabling you to learn about global governance, humanitarian law and human rights.

Course overview

Benefits of this course

We aim to give you a full understanding of public international law. That is, the law governing the interaction of states and their impact on domestic law.

Your learning will cover how public international law affects subjects spanning from global governance and human rights, to transnational finance and investment, climate change, war and peace.

You can also choose from our International Politics modules to achieve a politically rounded view of law in our transnational world.

Award

You can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course.

Master of Laws (LLM)

Who is this course for?

You will benefit from this programme if you want to gain a deep understanding of public international law from both a theoretical and practical perspective. It will also appeal if you are targeting an international career in commercial practice.

You may currently be studying anywhere in the world or be at any stage of your career. All you need is a committed interest in global affairs.

Career

When you graduate from the Public International Law LLM you will have a diverse set of highly valued skills and strong prospects for a career in international law.

You will be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of international law and a mix of specialist competencies that can give immediate value in the workplace.

Our aim is for you to be well positioned for legal and non-legal careers.

You will be well placed to pursue careers in:

private practice

in-house in a law firm

policy and government

non-governmental organisations

non-legal careers in litigation and dispute resolution.

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