LLM (International Migration and Refugee Law and Policy)

University of Galway

The LLM in International Migration and Refugee Law is the only course of its kind on offer in an Irish university. This unique programme enables students to develop their knowledge of international and regional law, policy and practice as it relates to the phenomena of international migration, human trafficking and refugee law.Students can combine the study of international migration with specialised courses in international humanitarian law and peace operations, gender and law, child rights, and international criminal law.Course highlights:The Irish Centre for Human Rights is one the world’s premier university-based institutions for the study and promotion of human rights. Expert lecturers deliver programme modules. Our academics are internationally recognised scholars with world-class expertise and strong records of engagement and impact in the fields of international migration, human trafficking and refugee law. Unique qualification on the practice of migration and refugee law through specialised modules, clinical lawyering and advocacy training.Excellent networks and links to leading international organisations and practitioners. Graduates will join a global alumni network of the Irish Centre for Human Rights, with options to pursue careers in the fields of migration, forced displacement, refugee law and policy, and human rights. Students are supported in seeking internship and work placement opportunities and provided with targeted career advice and supports.Career OpportunitiesWork with domestic, regional or international non-governmental or inter-governmental organisations specialising in migration or refugee protection, human trafficking or human rights law or policyDevelop specialised legal practice skills in the expanding field of migration and asylum law and human rightsFor those already working in the area of international migration/ refugee law, develop a more solid conceptual and knowledge base to develop that roleFor those interested in pursuing PhD research, identify a suitable research question, method and theoretical framework for that research.

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