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Hybrid LL.M. Track & Requirements

 

The first of its kind in the U.S., the LL.M. Hybrid Track is a flexible program offered in English and in Spanish designed for layers 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 experts in human rights and humanitarian law. 

 

The Hybrid Track has an online and in-person component. While online during regular semesters through live weekly classes, this track allows LL.M. students to take their coursework from anywhere in the world. Students can complete their degree between 1 year and 5 years with a combination of regular online classes, summer classes in person, externships, research projects, and summer abroad. 

 

In the residential component of the program, students must attend the Summer Program, a compressed 3 week term in late May until mid-June each year where students can develop their network while in Washington, D.C. and enjoy the benefits of specialized residential classes taught by over 40 world experts in human rights and humanitarian law. Hyrbid Track students must attend at least one summer program session.

 

This track is offered in English and Spanish. It does not qualify students to take the New York Bar Exam.
 

  • LAW-656 Asylum & Refugee Law (Online)
  • LAW-626 Human Rights (Online)
  • LAW-754 LLM Externship (Online or In Person)
  • LLM Independent Study (Online)
  • LAW-739 Advanced Human Rights (Online)
  • LAW-989 International Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Online)
  • LAW-754 LLM Externship Program (Online or In Person)
  • LLM Independent Study (Online)

Courses are subject to change from time to time. Please check the current list of WCL courses here.

Summer Residential Session at WCL

  • 2025_6-6_Congo Movie Event (14) (2)LAW-739S-001 Human Rights and Development (Residential)
  • LAW-725R-001 International Justice For Human Rights Violations (Residential)
  • LAW-739D-001 Women and International Human Rights Law (Residential)
  • LAW-861-001 Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (Residential)
  • LAW-620-001 International Humanitarian Law (Residential)
  • LAW-662S-001 United Nations Human Rights System (Residential)
  • LAW-795Q-001 Human Rights and Environment (Residential)

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.