Human Rights Law
Law
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University of Auckland
The University of Auckland offers Human Rights Law through the Auckland Law School and the NZ Centre for Human Rights Law, Policy and Practice, providing leading research and education focused on New Zealand and the Asia Pacific.
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Evaluate legal arguments and cases
Assess landmark cases and litigation relevant to human rights and refugee protection.
Understand core human rights law concepts
Gain specialized knowledge in international and comparative human rights law, including theory and legal frameworks.
Analyse contemporary human rights issues
Critically examine legal and policy issues such as torture, counterterrorism, and the rights of indigenous peoples.
What You're Signing Up For
This programme covers a broad range of human rights law topics, facilitated by the New Zealand Centre for Human Rights Law, Policy and Practice. It brings together academics and practitioners for specialist courses on international and comparative human rights, refugee and immigration law, indigenous rights, counterterrorism, constitutional law, and human rights theory. The subject encourages both research and practical experience, supporting students interested in internships and careers in human rights.
Course Content
- Torture and Disappearances in International Human Rights Law
- Comparative Human Rights Law
- Counterterrorism and Constitutionalism
- Comparative Indigenous Peoples and the Law
- Human Rights Theory and its Application
- Immigration and Refugee Law
- Indigenous Peoples in International Law
- International Human Rights
- International Law
- Refugee Law and Human Rights Litigation
- Rights and Freedoms
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Legal Services
Human Rights Organisations
International Agencies
Government Policy
Future employment opportunities might be
Lawyer with human rights specialisation
Policy advisor
Human rights advocate or specialist
Legal researcher
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