International Law LLM or PGDip or PGCert

Overview

Our LLM in International Law gives you advanced knowledge of the legal aspects of the global economic system, essential for today's legal or business professional.

The course provides the opportunity to study the relations between:

• states
• individuals
• international organisations
• and other non-state actors.

A wide variety of modules allows you to tailor the course to your particular career aim and plans. You will study a range of issues relating to:

• the creation of legal obligations
• recognition of states
• the role of international organisations
• liability for international crimes and dispute settlement
• the use of force
• environmental protection
• human rights
• regulation of international trade and investment.

Our graduates have gone on to careers in international legal practice, international and national trade bodies. As well as in government and academic posts.

Career prospects

Graduates from the LLM succeed across an impressive range of careers from policy makers and human rights activists through to diplomats and commercial lawyers. LLM staff can advise you and direct you to possible careers and employers depending on your particular needs and ambitions.

Students can also exit with Pgdip/PgCert awards.