LL.M. Specialization in Human Rights

To be awarded the specialization in Human Rights, a student must obtain a B- (2.7) grade average in courses taken for this specialization, and earn a minimum of ten units of credit from at least four courses within the specialization.Detailed course descriptions are linked in the listings below. Prospective students should bear in mind that, due to curriculum scheduling and faculty availability, not every class listed is taught each year. This is most often true in the case of seminar courses. A sufficient number of courses will be available to enable those students who choose to specialize to satisfy the specialization requirements.

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Peter Reich, far left, with UCLA Law students at the Mexican consulate in Los Angeles.
Jan 27, 2026

Walking the line: Intensive course teaches students to navigate U.S.-Mexico border law

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Jan 27, 2026

What will happen with AI in courtrooms? One law and philosophy fellow investigates

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Jan 26, 2026

Rose Chan Loui is elected to the American Law Institute

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01 27
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Bruin Bite - ‘Employment Law’s Complexity as Opportunity’ with Andrew Hoag

Explore how the intricacies of employment law can be leveraged as a strategic asset, turning compliance challenges into opportunities for smarter policies and stronger organizational practices.

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