International Children’s Rights (Advanced LL.M.)

Career prospects

Lauren O’ Neill (UK)

Alumna

"The LLM has provided me with an opportunity to broaden my knowledge on various fields of children's rights. After graduating, I worked in an NGO with a special focus on children's rights in Amsterdam. Now, I am working to prioritize youth participation at an international organisation focused on climate adaptation in Rotterdam. It is thanks to the programme that I have been able to apply what I have learnt in many different settings."

Chunya Primrose Boonyawan (Thailand)

Alumna

"I am currently working for Terre des Hommes Netherlands as a Down to Zero project coordinator and Child safeguarding focal point for Thailand and Laos. The knowledge, experience, and connections I gained through the course not only helped me with the job search but also in carrying out my work responsibilities.

This course equipped me with a deep understanding of children's rights and the skills and creativity needed to tackle progressive and complex challenges in child protection works. During the course as we would have opportunities to visit different organisations and be connected with alumni and experts, it helps me have a better understanding of how things work in this industry and have a clearer picture of my career path."

Begüm Simsek (Turkey)

Alumna

“One of the most important qualities of Leiden University's International Children's Rights Advanced LLM Programme is the opportunity to become a member of an international network of people who share the same passion for advancing children's rights.”

Career

This programme aims to nurture a new generation of scholars and practitioners, and prepare its students to address the issues impacting the rights and interests of children across the globe.

Our graduates meet the requirements for a range of positions including:

1. governmental and inter-governmental bodies and public administration (both national and international)
2. national, regional and international (non-governmental) organisations dealing with children’s rights issue
3. national human rights institutions (e.g. ombudspersons)
4. civil society organizations dealing with children’s rights issue
5. monitoring and advisory national and international bodies or
6. law firms or companies involved with children and/or family matters.

The market for attractive positions within the field of children’s rights is often competitive. The aim of the programme in relation to professional prospects is to provide an advanced and solid academic education that can constitute the basis for a successful career.

Children’s rights specialists

The Advanced Studies in International Children’s Rights programme equips its graduates with the relevant skills and expertise to pursue a career as children’s rights specialists, and promote child-friendly policies, legal reform, advocacy and programmes at the national, regional and international level. 

Studying part-time

The programme is also offered part-time (two academic years), with daytime classes and can accommodate working students living in or within easy travelling distance of Leiden, who are already pursuing a career. Due to visa requirements, the part-time option is only available for students living in the European Union.

From one of our alumni

Please see alumna Juliette Duchesne's article on the Master of Laws" Advanced Studies in International Children's Rights (LL.M) programme, which was isssued in International Social Service (ISS), International Reference Center for the rights of Children deprived of their Family, Monthly Review, no 208 of January 2017