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International Human Rights Law Certificate ruler

Georgetown University Law Center has a rich variety of human rights courses and programs which are a natural fit to the Certificate of Study (Certificate) in the field of international human rights law. This program is designed to encourage LL.M. students to attain extensive knowledge in the field of human rights law on both a national and international level.  Our renowned full-time faculty teach a variety of courses in the international human rights law area and provide advice on the development of the curriculum.  Our adjunct faculty, with years of practical and teaching experience, come to the Law Center from a variety of organizations, including the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Justice, the Organization of American States and a number of non-governmental organizations.

The International Human Rights Law Certificate is available to students enrolled in a Law Center LL.M. program. Please note that J.D. students are not eligible for the Certificate program. The Law Center will not admit students solely for the International Human Rights Law Certificate program. 

 

The following are requirements for the International Human Rights Law Certificate:

  • Candidates must successfully complete a basic course in International Law I (or its equivalent) in a J.D. program (or an equivalent course in their home country, in the case of foreign-educated LL.M. students) or during the first year at the Law Center. This course does not count towards the 12 specialization credits for the program.
  • Students must successfully complete a minimum of 12 academic credits of courses listed under International Human Rights Law Certificate in the course schedule.
  • As part of the 12 specialization credits, each student must successfully complete the basic International Human Rights Law course.
  • A cumulative minimum grade point average of “B-” must be attained in the courses that are counted toward the International Human Rights Law Certificate’s specialization requirements.

Credits transferred from other institutions and/or graduate programs will not count towards the Certificate.  In addition, certain courses or seminars included in the Certificate may be applied to the specialized credits required for the LL.M. in International Legal Studies. Students may not register for more than one Certificate program.

International Human Rights Law Courses (eligible for Certificate)

*The following courses count towards the required number of credits for students pursuing a certificate in International Human Rights.

Fall Semester 2009

Spring Semester 2010

*In order to earn human rights specialization credits in International Law at the Beginning of the 21st Century, LL.M. students must write a paper focused on human rights issues and receive approval of the topic from Ingrid Epperly, Dir., LL.M. Academic Services.

J.D. COURSES IN INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS:

If space is available, these courses may be taken for National Security Law Certificate course credit, except as noted.

 

Additional Courses of Interest

Many courses that do not count towards the certificate can be vital additions to your course of study.  These courses may not focus exclusively on International Human Rights issues, but may nonetheless be interesting and important for students interested in human rights-related issues.  Please visit the online curriculum guide for the course descriptions of any of the below courses which interest you.

 

Fall Semester 2008

Spring Semester 2009

  • Comparative Constitutional Rights
  • International Law Seminar: Use of Force and Conflict Resolution
  • Law and Measures against International Terrorism
  • Law of War Seminar
  • Managing National Security
  • National Security Law

 
  • Comparative Constitutional Law
  • Failed States Seminar: Legal, Conceptual, and Practical Challenges
  • Governance of Non-Profit Organizations
  • International Criminal Law Seminar: Tribunals and Crimes
  • International Law Seminar: Accountability and Development
  • International Organizations and Global Health Law
  • Political and Lobbying Activities of Tax-Exempt Organizations
  • Law of War Seminar
  • Laws of Terrorism Seminar


PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION:


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ADMISSIONS CONTACT INFORMATION:

Graduate Admissions
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Revised May 8, 2009 (mbj)