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This cutting-edge program explores how international law applies in today's evolving global security landscape. It covers a wide spectrum of modern security challenges, from terrorism and warfare to transnational criminal networks. For those seeking to expand their legal perspective beyond national boundaries and engage with worldwide security matters, this LLM provides the perfect opportunity. You'll learn from a distinguished international faculty with expertise from Canada, Germany, Scotland, Greece, and Uzbekistan.
The program prepares graduates for careers as security advisors or professionals with governments, international bodies, and NGOs, including an optional study trip to Geneva. Our outstanding resources include a specialized Law School library and the main University library, which houses comprehensive legal collections and serves as a European Documentation Centre. Instruction features intimate seminar-style classes led by field specialists, enhanced by guest lectures and research workshops connecting students with top scholars beyond Glasgow. With growing need for legal experts in international law and security, graduates find rewarding careers in global organizations, government agencies (foreign affairs, defense, justice, interior, and development ministries), NGOs, and legal practices.