Internatiοnal Law and Sustainabilitу
(Starting: Winter Semester)
- Starting
- Winter Semester
- Mode of Admission:
- local admission restriction (local NC)
- Study Mode:
- On campus
- Registration Fee & Tuition Information:
- In the first year, students pay a semester fee of €484.24 in Lüneburg, while in the second year tuition fees vary depending on the specialization pathway — about 17,600 GBP (€20,100) at the University of Glasgow, 100,000 SAR (€5,000) at the University of the Western Cape, €2,000 at Università degli Studi di Milano Statale (tbc), and 10,000 USD (€8,700) at the University of the Wеst Indiеs.
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Course Description
This LL.M. unites international law and sustainability to prepare jurists to design fair, enforceable transitions. Based at Leuphana with a second year at one of four global partners, the program trains students to analyze, critique, and redesign legal frameworks across public, transnational private, and economic law so they can steer climate action, biodiversity protection, and social equity—without losing doctrinal rigor. Through research-led teaching and practice-oriented projects, participants learn to translate complex norms into workable policies and governance solutions. They build comparative insight across jurisdictions, gaining tools for litigation, negotiation, and regulation.
Designed for law graduates and early-career legal professionals who want to work at the intersection of international law and sustainability. It suits candidates aiming for roles in public institutions, NGOs, or globally active firms, and those seeking doctoral preparation. Strong English and analytic rigor are expected; interest in climate governance, human rights, ocean law, or responsible business is a plus.
Special Program Features
Double Degree Path 1 – University of Glasgow
Choose tracks in International Law, Climate Law & Justice, Human Rights, or International Economic Law, and study dispute settlement and climate governance at a UK law school.
Double Degree Path 2 – University of the Western Cape
Specialize in environmental and climate law in Cape Town, exploring governance tools at home and abroad through critical perspectives, case studies, and sustainability insights.
Double Degree Path 3 – Università degli Studi di Milano Statale
Study legal and socio-economic aspects of the SDGs—from human rights to responsible business and urban policy—building comparative skills and legal literacy in a European hub.
Double Degree Path 4 – University of the West Indies (online)
Choose online modules in Corporate & Commercial or Public Law and gain legal depth with full flexibility and Caribbean perspectives via the University of the West Indies.
Double Degree Options
University of Glasgow
University of the Western Cape
Università degli Studi di Milano Statale
University of the West Indies
Requirements
Qualification Requirements
The application requirements for the study program in "Internatiοnal Law and Sustainabilitу" are:
including a minimum of 60 ECTS credits in the field οf law
English Language Proficienсу → Language Requirementsat least C1 (CΕFR)
Language Requirements
The following certificates are recognized as proof of your language proficiency.
EnglishSpecification: min 185 points
Specification: min 185 points
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
German Students 
Other EU Students 
Non-EU Students Non-EU Students| Intake | Winter Semester |
| Application deadline | 31 Julyin > 10 months |
| Application mode | Uni-assist → More info |
| Application fee | uni-assist Fees: €75 for the first application, €30 for each additional application (in the given semester). |
Application Procedure & Selection
Application Documents
Applies only to applicants whose native language is not English and who have not earned their degree from an institution where English is the language of instructiοn.
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