Master's degree in International and European Law - Humanitarian rights course

The primary objective of the Humanitarian Action and Law program is to provide excellent training for international lawyers and humanitarians who will be working in the field or in an international context. This internationally renowned training program is designed to make students fully operational as international lawyers or humanitarians, capable of navigating complex environments (conflict, pre-conflict or post-conflict zones, humanitarian emergencies, natural disasters, political tensions, extreme poverty, health challenges).

The Humanitarian Action and Law program is a multi-disciplinary course combining theoretical and practical teaching, notably through the Aix Global Justice Clinic. The program aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge they need to excel in the fields of humanitarian action, human rights, strategic litigation and international justice. Graduates are destined to become competent and committed international lawyers and field humanitarians.

M1 in law, political science or any other discipline related to humanitarian action.

- knowledge of international human rights law, international humanitarian law, international criminal law and international migration law

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- knowledge of the humanitarian and human rights environment

• FDSP, Aix-en-Provence

The Institute for International Humanitarian Studies develops research activities of excellence in the fields of international justice, human rights, strategic litigation, international criminal law, refugee law and humanitarian law and action.

The course is part of the NOHA international network, an association of renowned universities aiming to enhance professionalism in humanitarian action through education, training and research.

The Institute's Aix Global Justice Clinic is a central element of the training program, articulating advocacy, litigation strategy and research activities, in close collaboration with actors from international civil society and international institutions.

The Institute - through its academic team - also supervises doctoral theses, doctoral activities and dissertations, supporting students in their research activities and contributing to the development of new knowledge and skills in these crucial fields.

Excellent applied command of international law

Excellent applied command of specialized branches of international law, including international human rights law, international criminal law, international humanitarian law and international migration law

Ability to carry out a multidisciplinary analysis of a situation

Ability to identify humanitarian protection needs

Geopolitical intelligence skills

Ability to conduct a humanitarian watch

Ability to set up and monitor projects

Ability to assess an insecure situation

Ability to devise an international litigation strategy

Students who follow the general programme of the M2 Humanitarian Action and Law have the possibility to do an internship in a humanitarian organisation for 4 months.

The students who follow the general programme of the M2 Humanitarian Action and Law have the possibility to do an internship in a humanitarian organisation for 4 months.

Students following the M2 Humanitarian Action and Law, NOHA option have the possibility to spend the whole of semester 3 in a humanitarian organisation partner of the NOHA network.

The teaching methods are based on a balance between fundamental courses, which are essential to reinforce the students' knowledge and critical thinking, and practical workshops and modules involving practitioners who share their field experience with the students on the basis of a casuistic and interactive teaching method.

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• K1404 Mise en oeuvre et pilotage de la politique des pouvoirs publics (fr)
• K1802 Développement local (fr)
• K1903 Défense et conseil juridique (fr)
• M1205 Direction administrative et financière (fr)

• 128G Droit fiscal ; Droit des affaires ; Droit pénal ; Droit de l'environnement ; Droit de la santé ; Droit de la sécurité et de la défense ; Droit du transport etc (fr)

-International lawyer specialized in human rights, humanitarian law, refugee law and international criminal law

- Lawyer specialized in international litigation strategy

- International researcher specializing in human rights, humanitarian law, refugee law and international criminal law

- International lawyer with non-governmental organizations (NGOs)

- Consultant in international affairs and geopolitics

- Expert in strategic litigation and the defense of human rights

- Legal advisor to international institutions (UN, ECHR, Inter-American Commission and Court, International Criminal Court, ICJ, etc.)

- Head of humanitarian programs for international agencies

- Chargé de mission in intergovernmental organizations

- Researcher or academic specializing in international and humanitarian law

- Head of legal affairs in multinational companies

- Mediator or negotiator in conflict zones

- Analyst in public policy and international relations

- Field coordinator for humanitarian projects