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Overview

The LLM in Public International Law aims to provide you with an opportunity to develop recognised legal expertise within the field of public international law. As a system of law, public international law focuses on the treaties, rules, and conduct governing the relationship between states.

The course will approach public international law from the vantage point of the foreign relations, ideas, and substantive issues that shape its development. You will have the opportunity to gain an in depth understanding of public international law as a system of law by not only being introduced to its fundamental aspects, but also by having the chance to explore the skills necessary to apprehend the way public international law regulates the state system and responds to changes within the dynamics of that system.

This course is accredited by Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

Course information

Suitable for graduates with or without a background in law who are seeking to gain and/or build upon their knowledge of public international law.

The LLM in Public International Law aims to provide you with an opportunity to develop recognised legal expertise within the field of public international law. As a system of law, public international law focuses on the treaties, rules, and conduct governing the relationship between states. The course will approach public international law from the vantage point of the foreign relations, ideas, and substantive issues that shape its development. You will have the opportunity to gain an in depth understanding of public international law as a system of law by not only being introduced to its fundamental aspects, but also by exploring the skills necessary to apprehend the way public international law regulates the state system and responds to changes within the dynamics of that system.

Career prospects

The LLM in Public International Law aims to provide specialist knowledge in the legal understanding and application of international law, thus providing graduates with legal specialism in this area of law.

Career potential is wide-ranging and includes work in areas such as international criminal law, international trade and investment law, as well as human rights advocacy. Graduates may obtain employment in their national public service, including their government’s diplomatic service. There is also potential to engage in legal advisory work in inter-governmental organisations, non-governmental organisations, and State administrations. Some graduates may choose to work in the area of international arbitration.

The utility of the course is not restricted to those who wish to pursue a career in legal practice, as the skills and attributes developed and acquired throughout the LLM Public International Law course are translatable to many other career destinations across the global jobs market.