Hi everyone!

I've recently being accepted in the LLM in Public International Law at Queen Mary. My focus is Human Rights (more related to the Law of War and International Criminal Law). Does anyone know if it's a good school in this field?

Someone recommended me the UCL, but some programs that I'd like to attend (International Criminal Law) aren't running this year. Would someone recommend me somewhere better in London (LSE applications are closed now)?

Thank you for your help!

SOAS

International Law LLM
http://www.soas.ac.uk/law/programmes/llm/llmintlaw/

Human Rights, Conflict and Justice LLM:
http://www.soas.ac.uk/law/programmes/llm/llmhrconfjust/

Have a browse of the unique modules as compared to other schools on the area your interested in...

Dear ViviSP

If you are interested in ICL and IHL then Essex is the place to be. ICL is taught by renowned Professor Geoff Gilbert, who also teaches International Refugee Law and Acute Crises and Displacement (A course specifically designed to address the issues of displacement arising out of armed conflicts and other crises). International humanitarian law on the other hand is taught in two modules. The first one is an introduction to the law of armed conflict which runs during the first term and the next is topics in law of armed conflict. Both these modules are taught by Dr. Noam Lubell, another renowned author. He is also on the ICRC panel of experts for the development of humanitarian law. In addition to this the lucre about the second module on IHL is that the students taking it themselves design the structure of the course in consultation with Dr. Lubell. Essex also has a tradition of participating in the Concours Jean Pictet which gives you an excellent opportunity to test your IHL and ICL knowledge in practice simulations. This year the Essex team qualified for the Semi-finals repeating the last year's tradition and in 2009 Essex was the world finalist.

The most important part about this course is that the faculty is accessible most of the times for consultations and discussions. Not only do they help you choosing the modules and topics for your research but also give you guidance on your career.

The course offers a range of modules which are interrelated with IHL and ICL. This makes it one of the best courses in this area of law. What's more is that if you are on this course you get a good insight of IHRL too. This basically prepares you for any scenario you might have to face on the job. If you have any questions you can email the School of Law and they are quick to respond to resolve any queries or doubts you may have regarding the course.

Cheers!

Hey ViviSP, it is! (I work with UNHCR and my field is Human Rights, and will also be joining the LLM this fall.)

You should also look into the LLM program's work with the British Institute of Human Rights, which is going to be housed by QMUL, and will offer students internships, research opportunities, and careers advice in the HR field. They're also going to work with the School's Legal Advice Center and its Legal Clinic, so you can be sure there will be tons of opportunities for both academic and practical training in HR at QM.

Link to the BIHR announcement:
www.law.qmul.ac.uk/news/2011/58836.html

If you do decide to go there, I'll see you in September!