International Law LLM

In today’s globalised world, legal problems frequently span countries and involve regional and international treaties and laws. This not only affects the behaviour of states and intergovernmental institutions, but is also essential to transnational corporations, charities, aid agencies, and individuals, including migrants, refugees or the victims of human rights violations. The International Law LLM is designed to familiarise you with how the global legal system works – the rules, theories, institutions and processes – developing the knowledge and skills to negotiate complex issues of transnational law whether you choose to work in the public, private or third sector.<br/><br/>**Why choose this course?**<br/><br/><br/>- Global Top 250 for Law (Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings, 2024)<br/><br/><br/>- Close-knit community, smaller class sizes, tailored personal/professional support includes Senior Practitioner in Law, an experienced solicitor developing employability skills and employer links<br/><br/><br/>- Field trip opportunity to Geneva – Switzerland’s second largest city, nicknamed the ‘Capital of Peace’ as home to the European headquarters of UN, Red Cross and over 180 international organisations<br/><br/><br/>- Professional networking opportunities at guest lectures and mooting competitions<br/><br/><br/>- Global Top 100 for International Outlook, Law (Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings, 2023)<br/><br/><br/>International law is an increasingly important field of study and practice. The regulation of financial markets, environmental protection, the management of migrations, or the prosecution of war criminals are all areas in which international law plays a central role.<br/><br/>On the LLM in International Law, you’ll gain an insight into how the global legal system works, essential in today’s hyper-connected world to promote positive and productive international relations. It can prepare you to work in international arbitration, trade, development, policy making or governance.<br/><br/>Keele School of Law is an internationally recognised centre for cutting-edge, socially relevant legal research, which tackles some of the most pressing challenges facing society today. Key research themes include: Social Justice and Human Rights; International and European Law; Ethics, Health and Social Care; Legal Education, Innovation, and Practice; Gender, Sexuality, and Law.<br/><br/>**About Keele**<br/><br/>Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.<br/><br/>We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.<br/><br/>Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.