Master of Law - Human Rights

Northeastern University

The School of Law offers a suite of LLM programs that are global, flexible and dynamic. Whether it’s unlocking the mysteries of the US legal system, working side by side with US lawyers, honing your expertise in a particular field of law or qualifying for a US bar examination, the Northeastern LLM helps lawyers achieve their personal and professional goals. The On-Campus LLM offers a rigorous curriculum that will provide you with a comprehensive foundation in legal theory and practice as well as the freedom to explore and refine your career interests. All students participate in nine months of classroom instruction an additional three-month co-op is available to qualified students. Northeastern Law provides countless opportunities to dive into the complex challenges associated with protecting and promoting human rights. You can take human rights courses taught by faculty renowned for their scholarship and advocacy, participate in specialized clinics, take advantage of co-ops across the globe and collaborate with the Program on Human Rights and the Global Economy (PHRGE) to promote human rights, particularly economic, social and cultural (ESC), in the United States and beyond. Join our passionate human rights community at Northeastern Law and position yourself to be a leader in the field.