Our new LL.M. in Public International Law (PIL) seeks to offer students in-depth knowledge of international law and of selected branches in the field, as well as the necessary theoretical and methodological foundations to be able to work independently with research, development or other qualified work in the area of public international law.

Today, international law is everywhere. It seeks to regulate international issues like armed conflict, diplomatic relations and international trade to be sure, but also reaches deep into the daily governance of states, municipalities, corporations and individuals. The current international order faces several challenges. Non-state actors, multinational corporations and international organisations challenge the traditional perception of international law as a system that is created by states and for states. There is therefore a need for scholars and lawyers to navigate in this new landscape where international law to an increasing extent is internalised in domestic law while previous assumptions about agreement between states may need to be reconsidered.

The LL.M. in Public International Law seeks to offer students the opportunity to acquire the kind of specialist knowledge and ability for critical thinking that will serve them well in professional and academic work alike, at both national and international level, in public as well as private service. The programme has an emphasis on scientific specialisation and is based on a gradual methodological training, at the same time as students tackle increasingly advanced international law issues. Students continuously practice working with sources of law and interpretation methods to analyse international law issues.