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International Human Rights LL.M. at Lund University
The Master’s Programme in International Human Rights Law at Lund University offers three specialisations: • International Human Rights Law • Intellectual Property Rights • International Labour Rights The programme is directed by the Faculty of Law in cooperation with the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law. During ... More
Generous International LL.M. Scholarships available at the University of British Columbia
The LL.M. degree at the University of British Columbia (UBC) prepares graduates for career opportunities in law teaching, legal research, policy making, public and governmental service, and the practice of law. The one-year LL.M. programme does not, however, give entry to the Bar of British Columbia or any other certification ... More
Innovative law programmes in health and bio ethics at Manchester
The MA programme in Health Care Ethics & Law aims to provide flexible and interdisciplinary training in health care ethics and health care law. There is an emphasis on the real world, practical application of bioethical and legal theory. This programme offers the practical knowledge and experience needed by bioethical ... More
Southampton home to LL.M. in Maritime Law and internationally-recognized Maritime institute
Southampton, located on the south coast of England, is one of the world’s busiest passenger and cargo shipping ports. Due to its history of sea faring and trade, Southampton has been a center for maritime study. In 1982, after a decade of interest in maritime and international trade law, the ... More
Tufts’ Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy announces Nobel Prize Laureate as capstone speaker
Since 1933, the Tufts’ Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy has been a leading institution in the research and teaching of international law. In continuing its pursuit of innovation and excellence in legal studies, the School was proud to welcome its inaugural LL.M. in International Law class in September 2008. ... More
University of Washington offers Sustainable International Development LLM
The complexity of global crisis including poverty, hunger, environmental degradation, climate change, overpopulation, transitional political systems and resource distribution are issues with which the LL.M. in Sustainable International Development at the University of Washington engages. These issues often transpire within a complex web of looming national, comparative, and international legal ... More
Chinese University of Hong Kong Law School offers full 2009 LLM Scholarships
An informational brochure on the scholarship scheme can be downloaded here. An application form can be obtained on-line at www.cuhk.edu.hk/law. Content added on 11 December 2008. Every year, the Faculty of Law at CUHK seeks to assist students from around the globe to join the Law School’s ... More
Excellence recognised in audit at Newcastle Law School
The Funding Council Specified independent audit of the University of Newcastle Law School's teaching and the learning environment, known as Internal Subject Review, has recently been completed. The audit team spent two days speaking with staff, students and an extensive group of external stakeholders. The team has presented a preliminary report ... More
Amsterdam Law School LLM focuses on the confluence of European and International Law
For students considering a career that traverses both international and European law, the University of Amsterdam Law School recognises this increasingly important dual focus. The LLM in European and Internaitonal Law is structured to allow for a number of optional courses to be taken along side a mandatory core course ... More
Cardiff Law School wins prestigious award for pro bono work
Cardiff Law School and Hugh James Solicitors defeated tough competition on 13th November to win the Student Team Award at the prestigious Law Society Junior Lawyers’ Division 10th Anniversary Pro Bono Awards. The Solicitor General, Vera Baird QC MP, and the Shadow Home Secretary, Dominic Grieve QC MP bestowed the ... More
Glasgow School of Law alumna named Scottish Politician of the Year
Nicola Sturgeon, Health Secretary and Deputy First Minister in the Scottish Government was named as Scottish Politician of the Year 2008 at the 10th Scottish Politician of the Year awards ceremony on 13th November. She also won the Donald Dewar Debater of the Year award for her outstanding performances in ... More
Queen Mary’s School of Law announces 14 full tuition fee LLM scholarships and a new MSc programme in Law and Finance
Queen Mary is pleased to offer 14 full tuition fee LLM scholarships to outstanding candidates, worth over £125,000 in total. Applicants can complete the scholarship application form at the same time as applying for the LLM. Deadline for applying for scholarships – 15 May 2009 Deadline for applying for the ... More
New LLM programmes at Glasgow School of Law
Launching the School's NEW LLM Programme From September 2009, postgraduate law students may study for an LLM in Corporate and Financial Law at the School of Law. This new programme complements the School's LLM programmes in International Commercial Law, International Competition Law and Policy and International Law. The courses offered under the new LLM ... More
LLM by distance learning offers new opportunities to business audience
Following the successful launch of the University of Derby’s LLM through RDI – delivering this university qualification by distance learning – this qualification is becoming increasingly attractive to people wishing to enhance their management careers in any business sector. The LLM in Commercial Law is suited to those who may already ... More
Two exciting new LLMs mean lots more choice at Strathclyde’s Law School
Strathclyde’s already diverse portfolio of LLMs is set to expand with the development of two internationally focussed programmes. As well as their well established LLMs in Information Technology and Telecommunications Law, Construction Law and Human Rights Law, in 2009 two new LLMs will be launched* – International Law and Sustainable ... More
Bank of England offers postgraduate internship and sponsorship opportunities
The Bank of England is offering students attractive professional work experiences and postgraduate funding for students studying economics and/or finance and have in interest in working for the Bank. Those who are selected will be offered full sponsorship of their MSc/MPhil fees (or 1 year of a 2 year course) ... More
Chinese University of Hong Kong offers scholarship for 2009-2010 LL.M. programmes
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has announced the Faculty of Law Master of Laws Scholarship Scheme for 2009-2010. Successful candidates will be awarded a scholarship worth HK$176,000, covering basic tuition fee and a stipend. Different countries/regions will be supported on a yearly rotational basis. For the 2009-2010 academic ... More
Madrid’s Instituto de Empresa engages American LLM student
Challenging coursework, long library study sessions, brilliant faculty, and an enticing city have made the Instituto de Empresa (IE) a special place for Aaron Thornburg to pursue an LLM in International Legal Practice. As an international student, Thornburg has written about his initial coursework at IE’s law school and his ... More
LLD Professional Doctorate at the Anglia Ruskin School of Law
A Professional Doctorate offers a unique route to a doctoral degree, but is different from the traditional PhD. Students are required to pursue research in their respective areas of professional practice. A key characteristic of the LLD is that it recognises the workplace as both the field for, and the ... More
Coventry University offers new Employment Law LLM
Why choose Coventry’s new Employment Law LLM? The Employment Law LLM programme provides students with the opportunity to critically analyse and evaluate the laws governing employment relationships. Key areas of employment law are taught on this programme, but broader contextual issues, such as the political, social and economic influences affecting ... More
New! LLM in International Dispute Resolution
The City Law School has created an innovative new LLM in International Dispute Resolution in direct response to the credit crunch. As a consequence of the current economic climate, experts are predicting a dramatic rise in the number of international litigation cases. This new specialist LLM will give students the ... More
University of Glasgow a hot destination for international students
The University of Glasgow is a hot destination for international students according to the latest results in the International Student Barometer (ISB) survey. International students voted Glasgow top in the Russell Group of Universities (a group of the top UK Universities which have a medical school), second in Scotland and third overall in ... More
Study in India with the University of Aberdeen Law School
Would you like to study for a Master of Laws, but cannot take the time out to study in the UK for 12 months? Then consider studying for an LLM in International Business Law with Aberdeen University at our partner institution in Bangalore, the Bangalore Management Academy (pictured below). Students on ... More
New LLM offers students more choice
Cardiff Law School will launch a new LLM programme next autumn giving students greater flexibility and offering them a number of specialised study routes. Already renowned for its excellence in teaching and research, Cardiff Law School’s new programme is set to improve its postgraduate opportunities further. The new structure means ... More
New LLM Conflict and Security Law
International terrorism. Armed conflict. Arms control. These major concerns affect a world in need of change. Taught jointly between the University of Utrecht and Sheffield Law School, this is a unique one-year LLM degree examining conflict and security law, incorporating a period of study abroad. The entire programme is taught ... More
Edinburgh offers accelerated LLB for graduates
The LLB degree in law is recognised as the usual pathway into the legal profession in Scotland. For those students who already hold a degree, it is possible to undertake the Accelerated LLB (Ord) in just two years. This makes it a very attractive conversion course for graduates from all ... More
Bangor University School of Law offers new PhD scholarship
In conjunction with the Drapers Trust, Bangor University School of Law, is pleased to announce a £12,000 PhD Scholarship, tenable annually for three years, commencing in autumn 2008, or other mutually agreeable commencement date. Preference will be given to those applications coming from applicants under the age of 25 as ... More
Reading Law School fosters pro bono opportunities
The Law School at the University of Reading is keen to support and encourage students who participate in pro bono work. As well as being rewarding in its own right, Pro Bono experience is something future employers (legal or otherwise) increasingly look to for evidence of the practical skills graduates ... More
Durham University Law chairwoman appointed UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
On 28 July 2008, the United Nations General Assembly confirmed by consensus, Judge Navanethem (Navi) Pillay’s appointment as the fifth High Commissioner for Human Rights - the leading UN human rights official. Judge Navanethem (Navi) Pillay, Chairwoman of the Durham Law School Centre for Criminal Law and Criminal Justice, was ... More
University of Cape Town celebrates 150 years of legal education
University of Cape Town celebrates 150 years of legal education The first lectures in law were given in 1859 at the University of Cape Town and so 2009 marks the 150th year anniversary of the start of legal education at the University. Starting on October 17th, a six month long ... More
Innovative international programmes at Leiden Univeristy in the Netherlands
Thinking about pursing a postgraduate degree in law studies? Why not consider the Netherlands, home to the International Criminal Court, International Court of Justice, and the Tribunals for both the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda? As the seat of several international legal high courts, the opportunities for advanced legal study in ... More
Glasgow law faculty explores European political unity
Professor George Pavlakos along with Professors Veitch and Christodoulidis in the School of Law at the University of Glasgow have been awarded €100,000 by the Internationalisation Fund of the University of Antwerp for a research project entitled 'Multi-layered polities and the search for the common good: A constitutional puzzle for ... More
University of Hull School of Law celebrates 80th anniversary
The year 2008 marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Law School of the University of Hull. The Law School is the longest established department within the University of Hull, which started life as the University College, Hull. Two celebrations have been planned so far, with other events ... More
Swansea Law School offers internationally recognized LLM programmes
Since 2000, the School of Law at Swansea University has offered LLM degree programs dedicated to international shipping, trade and commerce law. These programmes are continuing to expand and both their profile and reputation have grown. Swansea is now recognized as a leader in these specialized legal spheres. The students ... More
Swansea fosters academic exchange with Nigeria
The historical ties between Nigeria and Swansea University continue to be fostered as more Nigerian nationals chose to pursue their studies at the well-regarded Welsh university. During a recent visit to Nigeria in the summer of 2008, Professor Rhidian Thomas (Director of the Institute of International Shipping and Trade Law) ... More
HRLC Co-Director re-elected to UN Human Rights Committee
The University of Nottingham Human Rights Law Centre Co-Director Professor Michael O'Flaherty, recenlty won the poll in elections for the United Nations Human Rights Committee. He received a vote of confidence from 136 out of the 157 governments participating in the election. The other eight successful candidates had total votes ... More
New Venues for Sydney's Europe Programme
The Sydney Law School is home to Australia’s leading postgraduate programme in law. Since 1998, the Law School has organized postgraduate law study in Germany and the United Kingdom. From 2008, the Programme venues will include Robinson College, Cambridge, Bentham House, University College London and the Walter Hallstein Institute, Humboldt ... More
The University of Westminster launches its new LLM in European Union Law
With its strong international focus, the School of Law at the University of Westminster is ideally equipped to develop the new specialist LLM in European Union Law. This programme aims to provide students with a deep, critical knowledge and understanding of EU law as well as specific areas of this ... More
New university law courses by distance learning for October 2008 intake with RDI
RDI has successfully launched a number of university qualifications in readiness for the autumn intake and has created a brand new law pathway by distance learning. RDI is now working in partnership with the University of Derby and the University of Teesside to offer students throughout the world the chance to ... More
Warwick Law School launches new LLM in International and Comparative Criminal Justice for Fall 2008
Around the globe, reform within criminal justice has seen an increased international and comparative focus, with a number of legal systems pursuing reform not only of individual criminal justice practices, but of whole systems in light of increased comparative analysis. This programme will engage a comparative perspective in examining a ... More
Innovative Competition Law and Economics Programme at King’s
Located in the heart of London, King’s College School of Law offers interdisciplinary law degrees looking at the developing legal field of competition and its related economics. In recent comments about the degree programmes, King’s law professor Richard Whish described the law school as '…a vibrant community of scholars, committed ... More
Symposium marking 60th anniversary of UN convention on Genocide
On the 4th and 5th of December 2008, the University of Sussex will host an international symposium focused on current scholarship within the growing field of ‘genocide studies.’ In 1948 the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. It had ... More
Nottingham Law School’s new Masters programmes for 2008
If you’re looking to start an LLM programme later this year, you may be interested to know that Nottingham Law School has just added three new programmes to its portfolio of taught masters courses: Insolvency Law; Human Rights and Criminal Justice (international and/or domestic). What sort of modules would this allow me ... More
LLM by distance learning offers new opportunities to business audience
Following the successful launch of the University of Derby’s LLM through RDI – delivering this university award by distance learning – this qualification is becoming increasingly attractive to people wishing to enhance their management careers in any business sector. The LLM in Commercial Law is suited to those who may already ... More
International Environmental Law LLM at Kent Law School
Kent Law School has developed an LLM in International Environmental Law as an extension of their international and environmental postgraduate expertise and in recognition of the increasingly important position that the environment holds, and will continue to hold, in international law. The LLM takes an academically critical view of the ... More
Sheffield Law School launches exciting new LLM programme
The Master of Laws in Conflict and Security Law is an exciting new joint programme that offers you the opportunity to study at two prestigious institutions, the University of Sheffield and the University of Utrecht, undertake a flexible programme of study, and participate in seminars and other activities held by ... More
Glasgow team participates in China–Britain International Symposium
In March, the University of Glasgow School of Law’s Competition Law team (Professors Rosa Greaves and Mark Furse, and Dr Sandra Marco Colino) were participants in the 'China–Britain International Symposium on Development of the Competition Law and Policy – Sharing Experience' at the South West University of Political Science and Law ... More
BPP Law School launches LLM in Commercial Law and LLM in International Business Law
BPP Law School, one of the leading providers of professional legal education in the UK, has launched two new LLM programmes in Commercial Law and International Business Law*, starting in September 2008. BPP’s LLMs are designed to give anyone seeking to work in commercial law in the UK or international business ... More
LLM now available via online distance learning thanks to University of Derby and RDI partnership
This year has seen the successful launch of the University of Derby's LLM in Commercial Law through RDI – offering this university qualification by distance learning to satisfy today’s need for flexible study. This presents a unique opportunity for all those wishing to balance their career, lifestyle and studies – ... More
University of Nottingham School of Law scholarship deadline approaches
Don't forget that if you wish to be considered for one of the University of Nottingham School of Law's scholarships, you must ensure that your complete application is received by 31 May 2008. Applications received after this date or incomplete applications will not be eligible for selection. The School of ... More
New LLM in Environmental Law from September 2008 at Queen Mary, University of London
Climate change is a universal problem with far-reaching consequences for all governments, industry, societies and individuals. This new LLM in Environmental Law will examine all the political and legal issues concerning environmental protection, climate change policies, natural resources law, with an overarching emphasis on the impact of gas and oil. ... More
Research studentships at Dundee School of Law
Dundee School of Law is inviting applications for two research studentships, which will be available from September 2008. The studentships will cover full tuition fees (at home/EU level) and a maintenance award of £10,000 per annum. Candidates may apply for a research studentship in any of the following areas, which ... More
Dundee announces joint LLM in International Commercial Law with the University of Cergy Pontoise
The University of Dundee School of Law has announced the creation of a new joint Masters programme with the Law Faculty at the University of Cergy-Pontoise (UCP) in France. The Joint Masters, which will commence in September 2008, brings together two dynamic and highly rated law schools. Students will be ... More
Warwick Law School launches LLM in International and Comparative Criminal Justice
Warwick Law School has announced the launch of a new LLM programme in International and Comparative Criminal Justice, which will run from October 2008. Globally, criminal justice reform has an evolving international and comparative focus, with a number of jurisdictions choosing reform not only of individual criminal justice practices, but ... More
New taught master programmes in the realm of globalisation at Swansea
The School of Law at Swansea University has received validation for two new taught masters schemes, which will focus on the concept of globalisation and its impact on law and various legal orders. The global economy is the powerful driving force for the more general globalisation of all sectors of ... More
Scholarships available for LLM study at top-rated Dundee
Dundee, rated as one of the top 15 UK law schools in 2007 by The Times Good University Guide, is offering scholarships for its wide range of taught LLM programmes. Applications are now being received for the 2008/09 academic year (September and January entries). A number of Scrymgeour Scholarships will ... More
Queen Mary, University of London provides additional support for its LLM students
To ensure that Queen Mary LLM graduates possess competency and perform to their highest potential in taught courses and researched dissertations, the School of Law has devised a unique and individually tailored programme, to run in parallel to the three taught modules, designed to develop and enhance: * research methodology ... More
University of Southampton launches first European and Comparative Property Master of Laws
The School of Law at Southampton is leading the way in the development of postgraduate teaching (in English) in European and comparative property law. A stream of the Master of Laws is proposed, as from October 2008 (subject to the completion of validation procedures and demand), in the Southampton tradition ... More
Glasgow University School of Law relaunches its LLM programmes
The relaunch involves three LLM programmes taught by staff with subject expertise and teaching and research interests in the fields of: * Commercial law * International competition law and policy * International law. Students will have over 25 courses from which to select their degree courses. All LLM programmes are ... More
The $1,000-trillion question
The LLM in Corporate Finance Law at the University of Westminster School of Law in London has one particular focus: how to make money, very big money. In addition to developing management and business skills, the course provides the legal and financial tools to those who would like to know ... More
Tilburg University’s International and European Law programme expands
To meet the growing demand, the Faculty of Law of Tilburg University has restructured its programme of International and European Law. Students with a background in international relations or political science can now also apply for the programme, which has a special track and redesigned courses to meet their needs. ... More
Capital course for University of Westminster
London - its history, communities, art, culture and architecture - is the subject of a groundbreaking new University master's degree, set to start in September. Students on the MA London Studies will follow a multidisciplinary approach - giving them a unique insight in to themes of urban form and culture ... More
