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LLM - Master of Laws
University of Leeds
Full Time
SEP-25
12 months
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LLM - Master of Laws
University of Leeds
Full Time
SEP-25
12 months
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Overview
This course will enhance your understanding and challenge preconceptions of the complex legal and political nature of international law-making and governance.
We'll ask critical questions and raise strategies for a global order based on equity, sustainability, social justice, security and human rights at a time of global conflict, climate emergency and mass migration.
Taking a dynamic and responsive approach to contemporary global challenges, it aims to explore the often-competing concepts that infuse the theories and practice of international law. You’ll develop specialised knowledge of the most pressing and challenging aspects of this area of law and consider how States and intergovernmental bodies may respond.
You’ll examine topics such as the law of the sea, use of force, climate change, global health governance and international justice, which raise urgent questions about the effectiveness of current governance and regulatory regimes worldwide.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
Career opportunities
From day one, we encourage you to think beyond your time at Leeds and reflect on a meaningful career.
Graduates have chosen careers that centre on or involve understanding and applying international law and developing policies at an organisational level. Further training is required but many also go on to practise as lawyers or legal advisors.
Recent graduates have gone on to work in a range of sectors and professions including law firms, the government, higher education institutions and beyond. Many also pursue further study by commencing PhD research.
Our other alumni are working at the European Commission, United Nations, non-governmental organisations and in the government sector.
Careers support
The School of Law offers career and personal development support through the School’s dedicated Employability Officers. You can book one-to-one appointments with our Employability Officers throughout the year to discuss your career aspirations and get advice on how to make the most of your time with us.
A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in law or a relevant social science.
Students living in
Domestic
£12,500 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£26,500 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£26,500 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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