Description

The International Human Rights Protection programme is aimed for the preparation of law graduates who are interested in the fast developing international human rights standards and their implementation in national practice. Participants of this programme will be able to enhance their legal skills as well as benefit professionally and academically. Graduate students can continue research in doctoral studies. International Human Rights Protection Master's Programme meets the needs of both the Lithuanian and non-Lithuanian students as it examines international human rights standards which are relevant to all countries. It is also useful for national practicians as international human rights instruments firstly should be correctly applied by national courts and other institutions. This Master's programme is a good combination of all essential International Human Rights Protections aspects, examining main international instruments, institutions and focusing on human rights cases in practice.

Highlights

Persons who have acquired a Master of Laws degree can work as judges of county, district courts, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court, practice in international law offices of governmental institutions, international organizations including those of European Union's, non-governmental institutions, also in private enterprises, institutions, organizations, legal offices, Bar.

The semester lasts 16 weeks and examination session takes 4 weeks. Assessment of student results will normally involve assigned course work as well as an oral or written examination.

Diploma Awarded: Master of Law

Minimum Education

Bachelors

Subject Areas

• Human Rights Advocacy
• Law
• Social Sciences

Cost in US$:

Please contact us using the link at the top/bottom of the page for more information.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Independent living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Transcript
• Written Application

Mykolas Romeris University's Mission Statement

The mission of the University is to deliver high quality education, to accumulate and nourish intellectual potential, to train societys leaders capable of creating and implementing innovations which influence the overall progress. Our University fosters autonomy which allows independent tailoring of studies, research and improvement or change of professional qualifications in response to the development of European higher education and labour market needs.

Year Founded

1990