LLM International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law at European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder)

Continuing-education Master of Laws in international human rights and humanitarian law, taught in two intensive eight-week terms followed by a term of practice with the Master's thesis. Students can alternatively take a 60 ECTS Diploma or 30 ECTS Certificate variant.

Faculty: Faculty of Law  |  Duration: 3 semesters (LL.M., 90 ECTS); Diploma 60 ECTS; Certificate 30 ECTS  |  Study mode: full-time; English-taught; continuing education  |  Intake: Winter semester (1 October)  |  Location: Frankfurt (Oder), Brandenburg, Germany

What you will study

Individual criminal and state responsibility and other courses on international legal frameworks for individual protection from peacetime to armed conflict; coursework combines face-to-face lectures and distance learning, with a thesis and internship in the third semester.

Career pathways

The programme builds practical skills in applying international legal standards in court proceedings, public administration, forensic investigation and conflict settings.

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