LLM Transitional Justice, Human Rights and Conflict

The LLM in Transitional Justice, Human Rights and Conflict examines the complex legal, policy and practical questions of justice and peacebuilding in societies emerging from conflict, authoritarianism or situations of mass human rights violations.This innovative programme will provide an interdisciplinary approach to teaching and researching the world's most pressing issues on transitional justice, peacebuilding and reconciliation.
The programme will be of interest to those seeking to pursue advanced studies in transitional justice, human rights, post-conflict reconstruction and peacebuilding. It will provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to engage with issues of transitional justice and peacebuilding in the aftermath of gross human rights violations, such as forced disappearances, arbitrary detention, torture, gender-based and sexual violence in conflict, and genocide.
The programme will also be of interest to those seeking to pursue careers in public policy in the United Nations, international humanitarian and development organisations, government, and transitional justice processes.

The programme is delivered by the Irish Centre for Human Rights which has a global reputation for excellence in teaching and research in international human rights, peacebuilding and conflict studies.The Irish Centre for Human Rights has developed excellent links with international and regional organisations, diplomatic missions, United Nations, international courts and tribunals, international non-governmental organisations, and European institutions, and has a global network of alumni in senior roles working on transitional justice, peacebuilding, conflict and security.

The Irish Centre for Human Rights welcomes students with a Level 8 (or equivalent) undergraduate degree in a range of disciplines including law, political science, social sciences and humanities.
In cases where applicants come from a non-law background, the Irish Centre for Human Rights will consider academic background, relevant work experience, references and a personal statement.
Applicants must normally have attained at primary degree level a result of Second Class Honours Grade 1 (2.1) or equivalent. However, those falling short of this standard may be considered where they can demonstrate other appropriate academic accomplishments as well as relevant work experience.

IELTS - 6.5 overall, no less than 5.5 in any one component.
TOEFL IBT - 88 overall ,7-11 Listening, 16-17 Speaking, 18-20 Writing, 8-12 Reading