LLM International Law
University of Essex
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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.You will be ...Read more

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.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.Our law course will develop your intellectual and critical faculties, encourage you to think independently and teach you to present rational, coherent and accurate arguments orally and in writing. It will provide you with an excellent foundation for any career.

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theo
30 Oct 25

In terms of location there isn’t alot going on outside of campus, but the campus community is so vibrant that it doesnt feel like an issue. The SU always has events..Read more

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Aryana Ioana
30 Oct 25

The timetable could be better since sometimes you have 5 hour breaks between lectures...Read more

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A 2:2 Degree in Law or a joint honours Degree in another subject with Law. Applicants who do not hold a Law Degree but who have at least six months of relevant professional experience, traineeships, or professional qualifications/certifications issued by professional bodies such as Bar Associations can apply and will be considered. Please provide your CV.

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£10,500 per year

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£22,750 per year

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University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park Colchester Essex CO4 3SQ United Kingdom
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