The Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in International Children’s Rights is a one of a kind program, offering an advanced master (LL.M) dedicated to the rights and interests of children from a legal perspective. Today – more than 25 years after the adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child – the role of international, regional and domestic systems in issues of child protection, participation and empowerment is ever-growing, and requires in-depth specialization.

Multi-layered and interdisciplinary

International children’s rights is a unique area of law because it is multi-layered (covering international, regional and national legal systems) and interdisciplinary in its scope. The program provides an in-depth study of the field of children’s rights, and pays particular attention to its intersection with diverse fields of law, including human rights, civil, criminal, humanitarian, family and migration law. The multi-layered and legal interdisciplinary nature of the program is an essential element in acquiring specialist knowledge on the meaning and implications of international children’s rights for the position of children at the international and domestic level, in both the developed and developing world. Our programme is characterised by small-scale teaching, which encourages intensive interaction between students and lecturers. Students in our Advanced Masters programmes come from various countries, and from diverse cultures, which contributes to a truly international study environment.... [-]

LLM in International Law and Human Rights The master International Law and Human Rights provides you with a thorough knowledge of international law and human rights law, which are increasingly used as a corrective mechanism at national and international levels. Learning takes a variety of forms and includes lectures, seminars, interactive classes, presentations, and group assignments. Why the master International Law and Human Rights in Tilburg? Tilburg Law School is conveniently situated right between two of Europe's most important legal and political centers -The Hague and Brussels-, making it the ideal place to study international law Join a truly international student body and regularly work with fellow students from all over the world in international teams, participating in discussions and presenting your ideas on legal concepts and issues. Top scholars teach from the forefront of legal research; All teachers on the program are highly qualified and enthusiastic academics with additional expertise emanating from their connections to international legal practice. Curriculum Content The masters in International Law and Human Rights comprises a minimum of 60 ECTS: 3 compulsory courses (18 ECTS) 4 elective courses (24 ECTS) Master's thesis (18 ECTS) Start of program End of August End of January [-]

Best LLMs in Human Rights Law in Netherlands 2017/2018. LLM International Human Rights Law an a church be attacked if a sniper hid in the tower during an armed conflict? Having the Polish nationality, being tortured in a Thai prison, what rights do you have? Can you invoke them and how? Human rights are universal, yet are not recognized everywhere, nor interpreted the same in all countries. In some cases, this can leave victims and their lawyers in a situation where they must choose which forum to go to or which human rights legislative system to navigate in order to find their justice. In this one year International Human Rights Law LLM programme, you will be trained in human rights at the international level, but also in international humanitarian law and other related fields. You will learn about different human rights systems and how they are interpreted within these systems and within different countries. Our mission in teaching not only focuses on conveying specialised knowledge, but also on enhancing students’ academic research skills as well as oral and written presentation skills. This should prepare students for any type of future career in an international legal environment related to international human rights, such as in the United Nations and other international and non-governmental organisations. Further, students will study in a truly international environment, in a very lively town which is extremely popular among students. Career prospects The LLM programme in International Human Rights Law will ultimately help prepare graduates for a... [-]