Master in Public International Law and Human Rights - Riga Graduate School of law
The programme is aimed at students interested in working with international public law issues, including human rights, in a national or international environment. It offers in-depth studies in fundamental issues of public international law and human rights law, the interaction between the two areas of law, and in current trends of their development.
As a centre of excellence, RGSL is an independent institution within the University of Latvia and teaching is conducted exclusively in English. RGSL boasts an international student body, from the various European Union member and non-member states, the Balkans, CIS states, and the Americas. The international aspect of student life is a core element of RGSL development and diversity.
Riga Graduate School of Law (RGSL) offers legal education at an advanced level. The teaching methodology is research-based and extends beyond the field of law itself, offering access to related fields such as economics, business, and policy.
The RGSL Law Faculty is an important part of RGSL’s standing as a reputable institute of higher learning. The resident members of faculty offer in-depth knowledge in their respective fields of competence. Visiting professors from internationally recognised universities and organisations conduct much of the teaching. Leading practitioners from institutions such as the European Court of Justice and the EU Trade Marks and Designs Office appear as guest speakers on courses. In addition, the library facilities at RGSL are recognised as representing the very top level of law libraries.
Location: Riga
Single Diploma
Language: English
Duration: 1 year (60 ECTS)
Price/Fee: 1 year – 5500 EUR.
Scholarships: Yes, they are provided. The scholarships are the same for every LL.M offered by RGSL. See the information about them at the International Law LL.M description.
Accommodation
The RGSL does not have its own dormitory; however accommodation can be arranged at partner institution dormitories. All students admitted to the programme will receive information about housing opportunities in Riga. In most cases students from other countries prefer to rent apartments together in groups of two or three. More information available here.
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The admission process and requirements as well as necessary docs are the same as for one year LLM in International and European Union Law (see the information there).
Courses:
- Mandatory courses:
1. Introductory course + Legal Research - 2 Latvian credits (3 ECTS)
2. International Law System and Human Rights: theory and development
3. International Criminal and Humanitarian Law
4. Changing European human rights law
5. State Responsibility in International Law
6. Business and Human Rights
7. Law of International Organisations
8. Master Thesis 20 Latvian credits (30 ECTS)
- + 2 elective courses (any of 13 courses offered in EU Law & Policy, Transborder Commercial Law, International and European Law programmes) = (42 Latvian credits – 63 ECTS)
More information here.
Contact:
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