Public International Law

This unique Master's gives you a broad, solid foundation of international legal knowledge and the chance to specialise in such areas as human rights, conflict and security and the environment and law of the sea. Do you wish to pursue an international legal career that makes a difference? Are you interested in international peace and security, human rights, international environmental law and law of the sea? In the intensive one year LLM Public International Law you will explore common themes of public international law with the option to take a specialisation in Conflict and Security, Human Rights, or Oceans, the Environment and Sustainability. In this programme you'll work closely with your lecturers - legal experts who are often involved in professional practice - and your classmates, international students with whom you'll collaborate throughout the year. The theory presented in compulsory and elective courses is enhanced by practical experience. You'll participate in a moot court, and will have a chance to visit a variety of international courts within the Netherlands, so you gain familiarity with the international legal environment.

Founded in 1636, Utrecht University is one of the oldest and largest universities in the Netherlands with nearly 39,000 students. Known for excellence in life sciences, sustainability research, and a strong interdisciplinary approach. Home to 12 Nobel Prize laureates and ranked among the top 100 universities worldwide.