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Gain a critical perspective on public international law (the legal framework governing state interactions), exploring its core principles, regulations, and evolving global context. Our specialized LLM program offers a truly international perspective, equipping you with knowledge about global governance, humanitarian law, and human rights. The course provides comprehensive insight into public international law—the legal system that regulates state relations and influences domestic legislation. You'll examine how this legal framework impacts diverse areas including global governance, human rights, transnational finance, climate policy, and conflict resolution. Additionally, you may select complementary modules from our International Politics MA to develop a well-rounded understanding of law in our interconnected world (note: this option is campus-based only).The program employs a hybrid teaching model, allowing students to attend either on-campus or remotely via Teams, with full participation opportunities for all. All sessions are recorded and supplemented with extensive digital resources, enabling asynchronous learning.Who should consider this program
This course is ideal for those seeking thorough theoretical and practical knowledge of public international law.It's particularly valuable for aspiring international commercial law practitioners.Applicants from any global location or career stage are welcome, provided they show genuine engagement with international issues.
Career prospects
Graduates of our Public International Law LLM acquire versatile, in-demand skills with excellent career potential in international law.You'll develop specialized expertise alongside a profound understanding of international legal systems, making immediate workplace contributions.We prepare students for both legal and non-legal career paths, including opportunities in:private legal practice
corporate legal departments
government policy roles
NGO positions
For those pursuing academic advancement, PhD opportunities are available at The City Law School.Students can also enhance practical skills through extracurricular activities like mooting or pro bono work via our LawIRL (In Real Life) Programme.
We are interested in receiving applications from individuals with at least an upper second-class honours undergraduate degree in law (roughly equivalent to a B or B+) from a recognised international institution. Applicants with a good undergraduate degree in another subject will also be considered. 
If you are an applicant whose first language is not English, the following qualifications are also required: IELTS: 7.0 or above with a minimum of 6 in each area; For the LLM we require an overall TOEFL score of 100 or better, with a minimum of 25 in Speaking, and at least 24 in every other component of the test.