Applications Invited for Joint LLM/MA in Environmental Justice in South Asia Program

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About the Organization

The primary objective of the University is to evolve and impart comprehensive and interdisciplinary legal education that is socially relevant. Through this education, we aim to promote legal and ethical values and foster the rule of law and the objectives enshrined in the Constitution of India. Furthermore, the University works toward dissemination of legal knowledge and its role in national development, so that the ability to analyse and present contemporary issues of public concern and their legal implications for the benefit of the public is improved. These processes strive to promote legal awareness in the community and to achieve political, social and economic justice.

Many believe that the path of liberalization we embarked upon in the early 90s unleashed India’s potential. Undoubtedly the country has undergone vast changes in all spheres and we see a more confident India asserting itself on the global stage. However, this progress has come with very significant challenges to the country. India’s various social classes are yet to be assimilated; their participation in the process of governance remains fractured. Cumulative progress needs to be fair and equitable. And integral to that is a legal system that empowers the marginalised, is just and fair in letter and spirit, and most importantly, does not use the law as a tool of oppression.

About the Program

The LLM/MA Environmental Justice in South Asia is an innovative 1-year course located in the Global North and the Global South to explore critical environmental and climate change issues from the South-North perspective while also providing students a rich learning opportunity to engage and learn directly from field exposure.

Learning Experience

The programme provides a unique specialisation in one of the most rapidly developing areas of law with special reference to South Asia. The Program will Provides a transformative learning experience, which graduates can bring to careers in research, policy studies and international non-governmental and governmental organizations.

During the course, students will

• have the Opportunity to explore issues of environmental justice through the lens of south Asia
• be jointly admitted to both institutions and have access to resources from both SOAS and NLUD throughout the Program
• travel to the UK and India as part of the program, with the first term spent at SOAS on campus and the second term spent at NLUD on campus, followed by a dissertations

The program has a single fee for all students regardless of country of origin. Upon completion of the program, students will be jointly awarded  a LLM/MA by both SOAS and  NLUD

Key Information

• Duration: 1 calendar year
• Attendance mode: Full-time
• Fees: Fee for all students: £12,354

How to Apply

Students will need to apply via SOAS only for this programme. For details on how to apply to SOAS, see SOAS’ How to apply pages.

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