About the course

If you are a law school graduate or lawyer from the U.S. or abroad, the IU McKinney International Human Rights Law LL.M. Track will help you expand your understanding of international human rights law and prepare you to apply your knowledge in professional settings. You will:

　　Develop the skills of legal research, analysis, and communication that are essential to understanding and applying human rights law in the transnational legal environment,

　　Have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in international human rights law, including investigation and advocacy on human rights issues and access to internships with international human rights agencies and non-governmental organizations,

　　Employ a problems-based approach to reviewing international human rights instruments and the United Nations and regional systems for the promotion and protection of human rights,

　　Learn the concepts and principles of public international law, including the law of treaties, state liability and human rights, and jurisdiction and immunities from jurisdiction,

　　Earn a degree that will help you pursue employment with international human rights agencies, national government agencies, and non-governmental organizations,

　　Begin a path toward an academic career in the field of human rights. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Semester(s)Fees: US$47,340

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Indianapolis
Fall (August), 2024	Indianapolis
Spring (January), 2025	Indianapolis
Fall (August), 2025	Indianapolis
Spring (January), 2026	Indianapolis

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

To gain admission to the LL.M. program at the law school, you must demonstrate a combination of academic achievement, professional accomplishment, and English language competency (although work experience is not required). In addition, you must satisfy one of the following education requirements:

　　Hold a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school in the U.S.

　　Hold a first degree in law or comparable from a university outside of the U.S.

　　Prove that you are licensed to practice outside the U.S. (foreign applicants only)

　　Official Academic Records.

　　Letters of Recommendation.

　　IELTS 7, TOEFL 99

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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