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University of Essex LLM International Law
University of Essex

University of Essex

LLM International Law

Colchester, United Kingdom

LLM

English

Full time, Part time

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About : The LLM in International Law provides a comprehensive understanding of legal principles and frameworks governing international relations. This course emphasizes themes such as human rights, trade, and environmental law, equipping students with the analytical tools to address complex global issues.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various career paths, including roles in international organizations, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Other options include legal positions in multinational corporations or academia, focusing on teaching and research in international law contexts.

LLM International Law

How does international law peacefully resolve disputes? What role do various international organisations play in the shaping and operation of international law? How does international law play a role in current events?

In an increasingly globalised world, international law is a vibrant and fast-moving area of law. Our LLM International Law offers the opportunity to study across a wide range of modules in the areas of Public International Law, Human Rights, Commercial, Trade and Maritime law. You will learn about the foundations of the international legal system, and you will examine theoretical perspectives and the practice of its institutions and processes, while specialising in particular areas.

Throughout the course you’ll have the opportunity to study key areas, including but not limited to:

  • Public International Law
  • International Human Rights Law
  • International Law of the Sea
  • Carriage of Goods by Sea
  • Financing International Trade
  • Commercial Conflict of Laws

You will be able to tailor your postgraduate degree to your interests with our range of optional modules, and at the end of your degree you will be awarded one of the following qualifying titles depending on your module choices: LLM International Law, LLM International Law (with Human Rights), LLM International Law (with Business Law).

This course is also available on a part-time basis.