LLM International Human Rights Law and Practice in York United Kingdom | University of York

Despite increasing international treaties and organizations aimed at preventing them, human rights violations persist worldwide. The LLM in International Human Rights Law and Practice offers a rigorous, multidisciplinary exploration of this ongoing challenge.

This program covers key topics relevant to human rights professionals, examining the roles of both state and non-state actors, the gap between policy creation and enforcement, and how legal frameworks interact with advocacy efforts across different jurisdictions. Designed for both experienced practitioners and new graduates, our LLM equips you with essential knowledge, adaptable skills, and professional connections for a career in human rights.

What makes the LLM International Human Rights Law and Practice unique:

collaborate directly with NGOs, UN agencies, or government institutions on active human rights cases,
gain hands-on experience through fieldwork while developing practical legal skills,
learn from human rights experts at the Centre for Applied Human Rights and through exchanges with international peers,
access cutting-edge interdisciplinary research from faculty at the Centre for Applied Human Rights and York Law School that influences global policy.