LLM Advanced Studies in International Children's Rights Leiden University

The Master of Laws: Advanced Studies in International Children’s Rights is a one of a kind program, offering in-depth specialization on the rights and interests of children from a legal perspective.

Multi-layered and interdisciplinary

The programme offers a multi-layered study (covering international, regional and national legal systems), as well as an interdisciplinary scope, to examine the most relevant issues impacting children worldwide. What are the rights of the child when it comes to forced marriages or protection against violence or exploitation? Which rights do refugee children have in their host communities? How do we balance between the rights of children, parents and the state? And how can children’s rights be legally enforced in various countries across the globe?

During the small-scale, English-language programme, you will address highly topical and global issues related to children and their human rights. You will also gain understanding on the theoretical, legal and practical approaches in exploring various fields, including:

• child and family
• migration
• juvenile justice
• digital technologies

Reasons to choose International Children’s Rights at Leiden University

• Only one in the world: the programme prides itself as being the only programme in the world offering a legal degree (LL.M.) on international children’s rights

• Expert instructors: the academic staff members are renowned legal experts in children’s rights. You will also interact with prominent guest lecturers from international organisations, including the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child. The programme offers smale-scale learning environment, and provides individual guidance to help you succeed

• Exciting career opportunities: the programme nurtures a new generation of scholars and practitioners and prepares its students for a wide range of career opportunities working with and for children across the globe

For whom?

• law graduates in possession of a full law degree (offering access to legal practice) or legal professionals.
• graduates who hold a degree at an equivalent level in another discipline with a sufficient background in or understanding of law and/or sufficient professional experience in the field.