Organising institution |
 University of Essex. Department of Law, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Delivering institution |
University of Essex. Department of Law, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Type |
University programmes | |
Date of commencement/
establishment |
1982 | |
Name |
LLM in International Human Rights Law | |
Substantive focus |
human rights
international law | |
Target group |
Lawyers
University students | |
In-service training or
pre-service training |
No | |
Content |
The LLM in International Human Rights Law has three elements: courses, essays/take home exams/other forms of exams and a dissertation. This graduate degree scheme is designed to offer an extensive and intensive introduction to this important branch of international law. Students are required to take the General Seminar in International Human Rights Law and two other optional full courses in International Human Rights Law. A dissertation of between 15,000 and 20,000 words must also be completed. | |
Country |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Geographical focus |
International | |
HR incorporated in curriculum |
No | |
Methodology used |
Lectures, Seminars. | |
Delivered by |
Faculty of the University of Essex, Department of Law. | |
Funding scholarship(s) |
Giulia Mereu Scholarship
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Additional information |
Scholarships can also be obtained from the OSI/Chevening/University of Essex with restricted eligibility, the British Council, and the Open Society Institute.
Internship: it is strongly recommended that students of the LLM International Human Rights undertake a 1 month internship with an intergovernmental or non-governmental organisation in London, Geneva or elsewhere. | |
Was the program evaluated |
Yes | |
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