The program provides an ideal learning opportunity for lawyers, academics, members of the judiciary and non-lawyers in international relations, political science, economics and other fields related to global affairs and governance. The LLM curriculum comprises foundational courses, such as Global Legal Systems, International Law, Administrative Law, Academic Legal Writing and Research Methods, and Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility in a Global Context, which unpack the nature of international law and core principles of foreign policy decision-making in an increasingly turbulent world. They also provide the opportunity for students to reflect on the intricacies of diplomatic work, including the qualities and skills required for a career in international affairs in the 21st century.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with a minimum 3.0 GPA or equivalent in any of the following areas: Law, International Relations, Political Science, History, Economics, Business and Finance, Sociology or Anthropology. A strong preference is for candidates with at least a 3.3 GPA in Law, International Relations, Political Science, or Economics. Official electronic copies of transcripts should be submitted as part of the online application. Final transcripts are required for all previous university studies. All transcripts submitted should include an explanation of the grading system. For those who have not completed their current studies, transcripts must include results from the last completed semester of coursework. Transcripts in languages other than English or Arabic must be accompanied with an official translation. Applicants who are admitted to the program based on copies of or incomplete transcripts will be required to provide original transcripts upon enrollment in order to register for courses.