Human Rights Concentration

Master of Legal Studies

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Learn about the Online MLS with a concentration in human rights.

Human rights advocates, policy-makers, law enforcement, military personnel, and socially responsible corporate actors are among those who would benefit from professional training in human rights law. Taught by experts in the field who actively work on cutting edge human rights advocacy and impact litigation, this MLS concentration provides students with the legal foundation and tools to advocate against, or to avoid, human rights violations in a diverse range of contexts.

* Indicates courses offered in person and/or online

Required Core Courses (15 UNITS)

• LAW 501* - Procedure (3 units)
• LAW 502A* - American Common Law System I (3 units)
• LAW 502B* - American Common Law System II (3 units)
• LAW 504* - American Public Law System (3 units)
• LAW 507* - Legal Analysis, Writing, and Research (3 units)

Courses Required for this Concentration (3 UNITS)

• LAW 540A* - Introduction to Human Rights Law (3 units)

Elective Courses (12 UNITS)

Although not all courses are offered every semester, a list of possible electives can be found on the course schedules pages.  Additional elective credits (up to 6 units) may be taken through the online Human Rights Practice Program.

• LAW 527 - International Human Rights and Indigenous Peoples (3 units)
• LAW 550A* - Native American Law and Policy (3 units)
• LAW 551 - Introduction to Public International Law (3 units)
• LAW 553* - Introduction to Immigration Law and Policy (3 units)
• LAW 569* - Native American Family and Domestic Relations Law (3 units)
• LAW 579A - Indigenous Peoples' Rights Under International Law (1 unit)
• LAW 643D* - Native American Natural Resources (3 units)
• LAW 659 - International Human RIghts (2 units)
• HRTS 500+ - Up to 6 units of HRTS Graduate Courswork can transfer in

Some substitutions may be permitted with the approval of the program director.  Availability of non-LAW electives is at the discretion of the offering college or department and may incur additional costs.