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| Application Deadline: | August 31st | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 2,000 - | ||
| Location: | Gießen / Germany / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | February |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Justus Liebig University Giessen
This innovative LL.M. programme is jointly run by the Faculty of Law, Justus Liebig University, Giessen, Germany, and the Faculty of Law, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa. Students will spend half of their studies in South Africa and the other half in Germany.
The one-year programme aims at providing in-depth knowledge of child law from a comparative perspective. All classes are held in English. The lectures have an interdisciplinary approach and thus not limited to the private, public and criminal law aspects of child law. In addition to core subjects, the programme includes insights into child-related aspects of social security (health, education, etc.) as well as legal approaches to deal with effects of migration upon children and families. Finally, the programme will also touch upon juvenile criminal justice.
The comparative approach is well embedded in a solid human rights context which takes into account the 1989 Convention on the Rights of the Child as well as child-related provisions of the 1950 European Convention on Human Rights and of the 1981 African Charter on Human and People's Rights.
An one-month internship forms an integral part of this LL.M. programme. It provides insights into the practical application of the legal matters and will be an opportunity to apply some of the lessons learned in practice.
Contents
Comparative child and family law I
Comparative child and family law II
International family law I (transborder issues)
International family law II (immigration law)
Comparative social justice
International children´s human rights
Juvenile criminal justice
Internship
Comparative research Methodology & dissertation
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Eligibility requires a basic degree with an equivalent of at least 180 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System). For those not graduating at a German institution this must be equivalent to A3, according to German "anabin" standards. The degree should be either a law degree or from a field with proven interest in law like: political science, economics, social science. Subject to approval by the relevant admission board relevant practical expertise may also lead to eligibility. Normally, an honours degree will be required.
Since the programme will be offered in English, applicants must provide proof of sufficient language skills. This can be done on the basis of a TOEFL test (paper-based, score of 550 or better; computer-based, score of 213 or better; internet-based, score of 80 or better) or on the basis of an IELTS test (score of 6 or above, academic level). The admissions committee may decide on waivers.
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 80 |
Accreditation
The programme is accredited in Germany and South Africa.
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