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Hybrid LL.M. Track & Requirements

 

The first hybrid program of its kind in the U.S., the Hybrid Track is a flexible program offered in English and in Spanish designed for layers from all countries wishing to pursue an LL.M. in Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law that fits their circumstances. It is also the first ABA-recognized LL.M. program in the U.S. available in Spanish. The program includes a unique specialized curriculum taught by international leaders in human rights and humanitarian law. 

 

The Hybrid Track has an online and in-person component. While online during regular semesters through lives classes, this track gives LL.M. students the flexibility to take their coursework from anywhere in the world with a flexible curriculum duration, either in English or in Spanish. 

 

In the residential component of the program, students attend the Summer Program, a compressed 3 week term where students can develop their network while in Washington, D.C. and enjoy the benefits of in-class teaching. 

 

Hyrbid Track students must attend at least one summer program session. The Sumer Program hosts multiple events during the summer, and offers over a dozen specialized courses taught by leading AUWCL and guest faculty including notable figures in the regional and international human rights court systems. This program is available in English and Spanish. 

 

Students have a maximum of five years to complete their program after enrollment. This track does not qualify students to take the New York Bar Exam.

LL.M. COURSE REQUIREMENTS

The LL.M. degree in International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law requires 24 credit hours from the designated list of classes with a grade point average of 2.0 (C) or better.

Students are required to take 12 credits in Specialized Courses in International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law. Depending on experience, students should choose 6 credits from a list of suggested core course credits, and complete the remaining of the credits with other key elective course credits. In addition, students are encouraged to complete credits during the Summer Program of Advanced Studies in Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, taught by world-renowned experts in the field.

Spring Semester

  • LAW-656-E003 Asylum & Refugee Law (Online)
  • LAW-626-E002 Human Rights (Online)
  • LAW-754 LLM Externship Program (Online)

Fall Semester

  • LAW-739-E001 Advanced Human Rights (Online)
  • LAW-989-E002 International Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Online)
  • LAW-754 LLM Externship Program (Online)

Courses are subject to change from time to time. Please check the current list of WCL courses here.

Summer Session in Residence at WCL

  • LAW-739S-001 Human Rights and Development (Residential)
  • LAW-725R-001 International Justice For Human Rights Violations (Residential)
  • LAW-739D-001 Women and International Human Rights Law (Residential)
  • LAW-861-001 Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (Residential)
  • LAW-620-001 International Humanitarian Law (Residential)
  • LAW-662S-001 United Nations Human Rights System (Residential)
  • LAW-795Q-001 Human Rights and Environment (Residential)

Courses are subject to change from time to time. Please check the current list of WCL courses here.

Please Note: 

* Online and hybrid students who receive the LL.M. in International Human Rights & Humanitarian Law will not be eligible to sit for the NY bar exam. NY requires that students complete all courses in residence at AUWCL and will only accept four summer credits. No online courses are permitted, and the entire LL.M. program must be completed within 24 months.