Programme summary for LLM International Law

The programme does not shy away from dealing with difficult and contemporary issues. It encourages you to think beyond Western dominance of international legal theory and practice and is interdisciplinary, offering you radically different perspectives on law ranging from policy-oriented and doctrinal approaches to narrative form, feminism and postcolonial discourses.

Contact Details

For further information about this programme, e-mail Barry Collins, the LLM Programme Co-ordinator or Tel: +44 (0)20 8223 2111 or +44 (0)20 8223 2113

About the programme

This programme offers a challenging and critical study of law in a global society. The theme is the changing boundaries of international law in a time of globalisation. The programme encourages you to think beyond Western dominance of international legal theory and practice, offering radically different perspectives on law ranging from policy-oriented and doctrinal approaches to narrative form, feminism and postcolonial discourses.

Programme structure

In addition to the core module, Current Issues and Research in International Law, candidates take at least two modules from the following:

International Law and the Use of Force, International Criminal Law, International Human Rights, International Refugee Law, Law and Policy in the Middle East, Critical Perspectives on Terrorism, International Environmental Law, Law of the World Trade Organization, Law of International Finance. Candidates may chose their fourth option from any one of the above or from any other LLM module. The Dissertation must be deemed by the Dissertation committee to be substantially related to the area of International Law.

Career opportunities

Graduates with a specialisation in LLM International Law can look to the expanding market and professional choices available in this field. The scarcity of specialists in this area was particularly noticed after the events of 11 September 2001. Possible career paths include legal practice, policy making within the public sector and government, community relations, human rights work in development agencies/organisations, journalism and advocacy.

Support

Every student is allocated a personal tutor who provides support and advice, research methods training is available, special sessions on access to relevant learning materials are organised. Lecturers teaching on the LLM in International Law are available for module specific discussions as well as general issues related to the subject area.

Admission

Qualifications for entry is a good honours degree in law, international relations, political science, economics, sociology or cultural studies. Degrees in other subjects will be considered.