LLM International Child Law
The University of LawLondon Bloomsbury Online, United Kingdom
Course overview
The LLM International Child Law at the University of Law is a postgraduate degree designed for both law and non-law graduates to enhance their academic legal knowledge. The programme focuses on a range of issues related to children's rights, helping them develop the skills and knowledge needed to progress in careers in family law and family support, charities, the humanitarian sector, immigration, policy advisory, and regulation.
The course provides an in-depth knowledge of international child law in practice, including an ability to apply complex legal rules to real-world problems. They will develop an understanding of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the right to healthcare within its global framework.
They will also explore key issues such as child labour, international child abduction, and intercountry adoption. Students will attend a two-week induction covering the key principles of the English Legal System. This is compulsory for non-law students, but also open to students wanting a refresher in the fundamentals of the law of England and Wales. This would be useful for any student who has taken a considerable break from legal education.
Key highlights
- Open to both law and non-law graduates
- Internationally recognised Master's focused on children's rights
- Builds skills for careers in family law and family support
- Prepares students for humanitarian, charity and immigration roles
- Relevant to policy advisory and regulation careers
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2nd class — or above
Scholarships
Bar Practice Course (BPC) Award
Winners of our advocacy awards and scholarships will be required to become a member of our Advocacy Committee.
Baroness Warsi and Sadiq Khan Full Fee Scholarship
Business First Scholarships
Awards of £5,000 each are available to all postgraduate business Master’s courses.
Up to £5,000Campus Dean’s Award
Awards of £2,000 each are available to all Legal Practice Course (LPC), LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) and Master of Laws (LLMs) courses.
Up to £2,000Career Changer Scholarship - Postgraduate
Full Fee Scholarships and partial fee scholarships are available for our PGDL, MA Law (Conversion), MA Law (SQE1), Master of Laws (LLMs), MSc Psychology, MSc Computer Science courses.
Law First Scholarships
Awards of £5,000 each are available to all Legal Practice Course (LPC) and LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) courses; Awards of £3,000 each are available to all PGDL, MA Law (Conversion), MA Law (SQE1) and Master of Laws (LLMs).
Lord Blunkett Widening Access Scholarship- Postgraduate
Awards of £2,000 each are available to all postgraduate courses, excluding short courses.
Up to £2,000Science First Scholarships
Awards of £5,000 each are available to all MSc Psychology, MSc Computer Science and MSc Criminology courses.
Up to £5,000The Amal Clooney Scholarship
Careers this course leads to
- Family law solicitor
- Children's rights policy adviser
- Immigration caseworker
- Humanitarian programme officer
- Charity advocacy officer
- Regulatory compliance officer
Career opportunities
Graduates of the LLM International Child Law from the University of Law can pursue various career roles, including:
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Sustainable Supply Chain Director
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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Officer
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Sustainability Manager
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ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Consultant
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International Carbon Markets Analyst
Cost of study
The tuition fees for international students on the LLM International Child Law in the University of Law are £19,600 (studying within London) and £18,250 (studying outside London). International students may be eligible for a £2,500 bursary. Tuition fees are charged annually and apply only to the specified academic year.
Admission
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