LLM Human Rights Advocacy at University of East London

A master's degree in law is a fantastic way for law graduates to develop a specialisation, or for non-lawyers working in related fields to gain a deeper understanding of legal issues. This LLM pathway is a unique course that allows you to specialise in human rights from a highly practical perspective; the focus on advocacy translates into valuable clinical skills that enable you to put your knowledge of human rights law into practice. You'll study the core principles of human rights advocacy, rooted in knowledge of the European Convention on Human Rights, developing expertise in an increasingly vital area of law that has implications for individuals throughout the world facing discrimination and persecution.

Faculty: Royal Docks School of Business and Law  |  Department: Department of Law & Criminology  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time; 2 years full-time (Degree with placement year); 1/2 years full-time (Degree with placement year)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time (optional placement year)  |  Intake: September 2026, January 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The LLM in Human Rights Advocacy at UEL gives you the advanced knowledge you need to tackle complex challenges in human rights, trade, finance, and governance. Core modules will teach you about international law, research skills, and human rights. Modules include International Law: Problems and Process (Mental Wealth), International Human Rights, Work Based Project, Work Placement, Dissertation.

Career pathways

This pathway gives you the necessary legal and practical training to develop specialist knowledge in the growing field of human rights advocacy, with a huge amount of employment opportunities.

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