| Key information | |||
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| University | University Network for Human Rights NOVA School of Law |
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| Country | Portugal | ||
| Learning mode | On-Campus | ||
| Pace | Full-time | ||
| Duration | 12 months | ||
| Application deadline(s) | February | ||
| Official Website | Click here | ||
Applications are open for the LL.M. in Human Rights Advocacy, a twelve-month degree program offered jointly by the University Network for Human Rights and NOVA School of Law. Some merit-based scholarships are available.
The LL.M. equips students with a multidisciplinary understanding of international human rights standards and their application to social conflict. The program combines rigorous academic study with hands-on training and direct engagement in human rights practice, under the supervision of experienced advocates.
Program Structure
Semester 1
Foundational coursework in international human rights law and standards, taught by faculty from NOVA School of Law.
Semester 2
Intensive, week-long modules led by globally recognized scholars and UN experts.
Semester 3
A full-time human rights clinic, including our signature simulation-based documentation training and a supervised fact-finding visit to an affected community involved in one of our ongoing projects.
Graduates are well equipped for careers in research, advocacy, and legal defense within multilateral organizations, public service, and the nonprofit human rights sector. Applicants do not need a law degree to apply.
For questions, please contact leyly@humanrightsnetwork.org.
To apply or learn more about the LL.M. in Human Rights Advocacy, visit the program pages on the University Network for Human Rights and NOVA School of Law websites.