Centre for Human Rights: Masters of Law Degree in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa

The Centre for Human Rights (CHR) at the University of Pretoria invites applications for its Masters of Law (LLM) Degree in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa.
 
This premier degree is presented in partnership with thirteen African Universities. Students spend the first semester in Pretoria and smaller groups are sent to each partner university for the second semester.
 
Duration: One year full-time (January to December)
 
Eligibility: A law degree (e.g. LLB) allowing access to the law profession.
 
Medium of Instruction: English
 
Finance: Limited scholarships are available
 
For application requirements, refer to www.chr.up.ac.za/hrda.

Closing date: 1 August 2011
 
South African applicants, in particular women and members of minority groups such as indigenous people and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons, are particularly encouraged to apply. Applicants should demonstrate academic excellence and human rights experience or interest.
 
Applications must be sent by post to:
 
The Coordinator (LLM HRDA)
Centre for Human Rights
Faculty of Law
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, 0002
 
For more about Centre for Human Rights, refer to www.chr.up.ac.za.