Master of Laws in Public and International Law

The LLM in Public International Law focuses on the legal framework regulating relations between states, international organisations and other actors in the international system. Students study the sources, subjects and institutions of international law and may specialise in areas such as international humanitarian law, international criminal law, law of the sea, peace and security, and international dispute settlement. The degree is relevant for careers in foreign ministries, international courts and tribunals, UN agencies, regional organisations, NGOs and transnational legal practice. The LLM is structured over two semesters, with students beginning and completing a master’s dissertation in the second semester in line with the School’s dissertation guidelines and timetable. The degree is designed to be completed within 12 months (1 year) and is open to applicants who hold a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Lusaka or any other recognised university. Due to the specialised nature of the programme, there are no credit transfers or exemptions. The LLM is offered by distance mode only, combining a three-week residential period at the start of each semester (which may be extended) with self-study and virtual classes held from 17:30 to 20:30 hours, while all final examinations are written in person at the end of each semester.