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International Development Law and Human Rights LLM

University of Warwick

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  • Qualification

    LLM - Master of Laws

  • Location

    University of Warwick

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Course Overview

This course enables you to consider the relationship between development human rights and global justice. It adopts an interdisciplinary approach which critically examines the place of law within its wider political social economic and global contexts in its engagement with issues such as globalisation economic regulation climate justice citizenship (and migration) gender justice and social activism.

As part of your learning you will gain knowledge and experience in key areas of theoretical debates and substantive law and develop skills of policy and legal analyses reflexive public advocacy and cause lawyering. You will pursue independent research and be involved in group work and presentations. In all of this you will be encouraged to think critically and creatively about issues of development rights and justice.

Assessment

Your course will be assessed by essay rather than examination. The core module will be assessed by your dissertation proposal (10%) and your completed dissertation (90%).

We regard feedback as a vital part of the assessment process. We seek to help you reach your full potential by identifying the strengths and weaknesses of your work and the actions needed to develop your understanding. You will be given feedback after your assessments each term.

Skills from this degree

  • Critical reading and analysis of theoretical empirical and legal texts
  • Research skills and methods
  • Preparation of diverse forms of written submissions
  • Oral presentations and advocacy skills
  • Group work

Careers

Graduates from these courses have gone on to work for employers including: Daiwa Capital Markets Europe Ltd; European Commission; HM Government; Hoganlovells Solicitors Corporate; United Nations; West Midlands Police. They have pursued roles such as: barristers and judges; business and financial project management professionals; finance and investment analysts and advisers and legal professionals.

Our department has a dedicated professionally qualified Senior Careers Consultant offering impartial advice and guidance together with workshops and events throughout the year. Previous examples of workshops and events include:

  • Becoming a Solicitor: The office of tomorrow and how to get there
  • Warwick careers fairs throughout the year
  • The Journey to the Bar including the BPTC and pupillage applications
  • Becoming a commercially aware lawyer
  • Mooting Master Class
  • Law Fair and Regional Law Firm Networking event
  • What else can I do with a Law degree other than be a Lawyer (alumni presentations & networking)

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 22,560per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

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University of Warwick

University of Warwick

  • University League Table

    10th

  • Campus address

    University of Warwick, University of Warwick Coventry, Coventry, Coventry, CV4 7AL, England

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Students come to Warwick from approximately 150 countries.
Many scholarships available for overseas students.
On and off-campus accommodation options available.

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