The LL.M. in Int'l Human Rights and Humanitarian Law is the only program in the U.S. to offer a hybrid curriculum of its kind in a U.S. law school.

Washington D.C.
Joined August 2014
We’re pleased to introduce the experts leading our seminar:International Justice for Human Rights Violations. David Crane & Naomi Roht-Arriaza bring world-class expertise in prosecuting crimes against humanity and advancing international justice. Apply: bit.ly/4aHVyzu
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Presentamos a los expertos del seminario Sistema de Derechos Humanos de las Naciones Unidas: María Clara Galvis y Santiago Cantón, en el Programa de Estudios Avanzados en DD. HH. y DIH 2026. 👉 ¿Te interesa profundizar en su funcionamiento? Aplica Ahora: bit.ly/4aHVyzu
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Meet the experts leading the International Humanitarian Law seminar: Jamie Williamson – humanitarian law expert Tracey Begley – human rights & intl law expert Sylvain Vité – IHL specialist Paola Burgos Zechinelli – human rights & intl law expert Apply: bit.ly/4aHVyzu
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Congratulations to all our May 2026 graduates! Apply here/ Aplica aquí: american.edu/wcl/academics/d… Contact/ Contacto: [email protected] More info/ Más información: american.edu/wcl/impact/init…
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Eleva tu carrera este verano con nuestro Programa De Estudios Avanzados en DD.HH y DIH. / Boost your career this summer participating in our program of advanced studies on Human Rights & IHL . 26 mayo–12 jun 2026 | May 26–Jun 12, 2026 Aplica/ Apply: bit.ly/4aHVyzu
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Meet Cindy Castrellon Gutierrez, an LL.M. Student in our residential program! Apply here/ Aplica aquí: american.edu/wcl/academics/d… Contact/ Contacto: [email protected] More info/ Más información: american.edu/wcl/impact/init…
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¿Quieres unirte al Programa Avanzado en Derechos Humanos y DIH?pero no sabes por dónde empezar ✅ Revisa las modalidades ✅ Completa el visado ✅ Acepta políticas ✅ Inglés requerido ✅ Regístrate y envía docs ¡Cerca de tu oportunidad! 🌍 Aplica Ahora: bit.ly/4aHVyzu
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Want to join the Program of advanced studies in HR & IHL but don’t know where to start? ✅ Review attendance options ✅ Complete visa requirements ✅ Accept policies ✅ Ensure English proficiency ✅ Register & submit documents You’re one step closer! Apply bit.ly/4aHVyzu
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🏛️ Earn your Certificate in Human Rights & IHL / Obtén tu Certificado en Derechos Humanos y DIH 📅 May 26–June 12, 2026 / 26 de mayo – 12 de junio, 2026 🌍 Learn with experts / Aprende con expertos 💰 Partial scholarships / Becas parciales Aplica -Apply : bit.ly/4aHVyzu
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Our LL.M.s share how these experiences allow them to explore the issues they’re most passionate about. Apply here/ Aplica aquí: american.edu/wcl/academics/d… Contact/ Contacto: [email protected] More info/ Más información: american.edu/wcl/impact/init…
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Two weeks in Geneva: inside the UN Human Rights Council. Real NGOs. Real stakes led by expert faculty. Apply here/ Aplica aquí: american.edu/wcl/academics/d… Contact/ Contacto: [email protected] More info/ Más información: american.edu/wcl/impact/init…
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Meet Abby M. Richardson, an LL.M. Student in our hybrid English program! Apply here/ Aplica aquí: american.edu/wcl/academics/d… Contact/ Contacto: [email protected] More info/ Más información: american.edu/wcl/impact/init…
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Excited to welcome Margaret Roggensack as an expert in our Human Rights Summer Program! A top advocate for corporate accountability & responsible business practices. Learn from Margaret Roggensack on intl. institutions & corporate accountability Apply: bit.ly/4aHVyzu
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Meet the experts leading the UN Human Rights System Seminar: Claude Heller – anti-torture leader Sandra Epal-Ratjen – intl norms expert Gerald Staberock – torture prevention advocate Diego Rodríguez Pinzón – dedicated human rights lawyer Apply: bit.ly/4aHVyzu
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Real stories. Real impact. Hear directly from LL.M. students about how scholarships made their journeys possible. Apply here/ Aplica aquí: american.edu/wcl/academics/d… Contact/ Contacto: [email protected] More info/ Más información: american.edu/wcl/impact/init…
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La Academia de Derechos Humanos y DIH presenta el seminario: Sistema Interamericano de Derechos Humanos. Con expertos como Claudio Grossman, Diego Rodríguez-Pinzón, Claudia Martin, Pablo Saavedra, Jorge Meza Flores y Tania Reneaum Panszi. Aplica Ahora: bit.ly/4aHVyzu
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🚨 Conoce a las expertas del seminario “Mujeres y el Derecho Internacional de los Derechos Humanos” Patsilí Toledo – jurista y miembro del CEDAW (ONU) Daniela Kravetz –líder en derechos humanos Claudia Martin – experta en derechos humanos Aplica ahora: bit.ly/4aHVyzu
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📢 Great news! 📢 ¡Excelentes noticias! The deadline has been extended to May 15 / El plazo se ha extendido hasta el 15 de mayo. Aplica Ahora: bit.ly/4aHVyzu Apply now: bit.ly/4aHVyzu
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🚨 Meet Flavia Piovesan, expert leading the Economic, Social & Cultural Rights seminar! 👩‍⚖️ Learn how courts across jurisdictions tackle Economic,Social & Cultural rights & gain practical strategies. 🎓 Apply now: bit.ly/4aHVyzu
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Meet Alejandro Maganda Aguila, an LL.M. Student in our hybrid English program! Apply here/ Aplica aquí: american.edu/wcl/academics/d… Contact/ Contacto: [email protected] More info/ Más información: american.edu/wcl/impact/init…
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