The LL.M. program has several purposes: it gives currently practicing U.S. lawyers a place to hone their skills and deepen their knowledge base on a specific subject, it helps licensed lawyers from other countries get to know American law in preparation for passing the Bar in the United States, it provides a focused curriculum for legal scholars who are interested in advancing their knowledge in a specific area of law in order to prepare for the S.J.D./Ph.D. in law and an academic career. The program is designed to deliver in-depth knowledge in a specific area. During the application process, prospective LL.M. students will be advised by admission counselors regarding their legal areas of interest and will have the opportunity to talk with faculty and students about the different program tracks to ensure that they select the track that best matches their career goals and interests. Although the LL.M. program at McKinney Law offers a structured format, it also gives you the flexibility to choose the electives and hands-on experiences best suited to your goals.<br><br>If you are a law school graduate or lawyer from the U.S. or abroad, the IU McKinney International Human Rights Law LL.M. Track will help you expand your understanding of international human rights law and prepare you to apply your knowledge in professional settings. You will: Develop the skills of legal research, analysis, and communication that are essential to understanding and applying human rights law in the transnational legal environment, Have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in international human rights law, including investigation and advocacy on human rights issues and access to internships with international human rights agencies and non-governmental organizations, Employ a problems-based approach to reviewing international human rights instruments and the United Nations and regional systems for the promotion and protection of human rights, Learn the concepts and principles of public international law, including the law of treaties, state liability and human rights, and jurisdiction and immunities from jurisdiction, Earn a degree that will help you pursue employment with international human rights agencies, national government agencies, and non-governmental organizations,