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Online LL.M. Track & Requirements 

The first online bilingual program of its kind in the U.S., the Online Track is a flexible program offered in English and in Spanish designed for lawyers 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 Online Track is offered fully remotely during regular semesters through lives classes, giving students the flexibility to take their coursework from anywhere in the world with a flexible curriculum duration, either in English or in 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.

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.

Experiential Requirement: LL.M. candidates register for and successfully complete an externship for credit (up to 6 credits).

Research Requirement: LL.M. candidates complete a research paper that demonstrates a high degree of skill in legal scholarship and writing. The paper can be written in connection with a class, or through independent research and writing supervised by a faculty member (up to 6 credits).