Law LLM - Human Rights Law and Transitional Justice

Course Summary

• Type: LLM
• Location: Ulster
• Duration: 1 Year
• Deadline: Ongoing

Course Description

The Transitional Justice Institute in Northern Ireland is uniquely placed to deliver an effective and stimulating programme of study in this area. Key highlights of the programme include:

* Opportunity to undertake an LLM programme with a specific focus on transitional justice - the only LLM programme of its type in the UK;
* The programme is delivered by active researchers in the TJI, many of whom have received international recognition for their work;
* The opportunity to gain unique insights into the legal protection of rights in transitional contexts, while studying in a society currently in a process of transition;
* Opportunities to specialise in identified areas e.g. human rights, transitional justice, peace and conflict research in divided societies.
* Enhancement of the skills you need for working with human rights in a range of sectors.
* Internship opportunities with organizations including the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission, Northern Ireland Council for Ethnic Minorities (NICEM), Disability Action (Centre on Human Rights for Disabled People), and the Law Centre (NI), all based in Belfast.
* LLM Best Dissertation Prize, sponsored by the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission.
* Extensive events programme (TJI Seminar Series, International Conferences) and distinguished Visiting Scholars programme.
* Excellent library facilities available with students having sole access to a dedicated LLM computer suite.
* Fully equipped LLM teaching rooms with integrated audio visual and video conferencing facilities.
* Membership of the LLM Alumni Network.