Law - International Human Rights Law - LLM

Overview

An opportunity to specialise in the area of International Human Rights Law for great career opportunities.



The LL.M. in International Human Rights Law is available on a full-time basis over a 1 or 2 year period.



Please note: The LL.M. in International Human Rights Law is a cognitive masters. In order to be eligible for the course you will need to possess the following:

2.2 degree in Law or a related discipline (that has a 50% legal component to the degree) or foreign equivalent ?

Relative work experience may also be taken into consideration.



The LL.M. in International Human Rights Law is one year in duration. The student will complete six subjects and a dissertation. In the first semester the student will complete three mandatory subjects and in the second semester, they will choose three human rights electives. (Electives run subject to demand and at the discretion of the faculty.)



Why Study International Human Rights Law at Griffith College?

The LL.M. in International Human Rights Law offers students the opportunity to specialise in International Human Rights Law, to facilitate enhanced career opportunities, or to lay the foundations for PhD study.

• Unique International Human Rights Law focus

• Experienced lecturers who are experts in their field

• Small class sizes mean more individual attention to help you reach your personal potential

• Internationally recognised Master of Law degree.

• Students will gain a firm understanding of the key principles of Human Rights Law such as Social and Economic Rights, International Children's Rights Law, International Asylum and Immigration Law and International Humanitarian Law.

• Students will acquire highly transferable skills attractive to a wide range of sectors outside law including in the civil or foreign service, or in NGOs.

• A strong international focus gives students a key advantage when building a career in today's globalised legal landscape

• All of our lecturers are experienced academics who are specialists in their particular field of Human Rights Law.



Course Highlights

• Unique International Human Rights Law focus

• Experienced lecturers who are experts in their field

• Small class sizes mean more individual attention to help you reach your own personal potential

• Largest faculty clubs and societies on campus available to all Law Students.

Semester One

• Advanced Legal Research and Writing

• Law of International Organisations

• International Human Rights Law



Semester Two: Electives

• Gender, Sexuality and Human Rights

• International Asylum and Immigration Law

• International Criminal Law

• International Humanitarian Law

• Restorative Justice

• Criminology

• Social, Economic and Environmental Right

• International Privacy and Data Protection Law



Semester Three:

• Dissertation

2.2 degree in Law or a related discipline (that has a 50% legal component to the degree) or foreign equivalent or relevant work experience.



English Language

Griffith College is accepting the online Duolingo English Test (DET) as valid proof of English proficiency.

How to Apply

All applicants must apply online here uploading a copy of the following:

• Photo I.D. (driving licence or passport)

• Degree transcripts from previous studies

• Module descriptors from previous studies where the degree is not of a cognate discipline.

1 Year Full-Time / 2 Years Part-Time

Intake Dates:

Dublin - Full-Time - February 2025 | September 2025

Dublin - Part-Time - February 2025 | September 2025

Academic Progression

Many of our LL.M. graduates go on to pursue PhD studies, having acquired not only legal expertise but also advanced academic writing and legal research skills during the LL.M. programme.



Career Progression

Through the LL.M. in International Human Rights Law, you will have gained valuable professional experience, built a strong foundation of critical analysis and presentation skills, and covered a diverse range of topics.



There is a wide range of career options for our graduates including:

• Promotion for those who are already practising in law

• In-house legal roles with international or domestic human rights organisations

• Legal advisor within international or domestic NGOs

• Legal researcher in area of international human rights law

• PhD study for an academic career.