Overview

You will receive the advanced training and skills you need to inspire, lead, and manage efforts to strengthen both the rule of law and prospects for national development in your country and geographical region.

Key Features

You will comprehend how the rule of law develops in society and the role and practices of domestic and international institutions in establishing and maintaining the rule of law. You will be able to describe the central features, branches and notions of law and the evolution of legal systems, and the legal methods and concepts employed when carrying out rule of law initiatives.

You will also comprehend the current frameworks for sustainable development, the environment and the rule of law, and the dynamic relationship between models of governance and the rule of law. Join the Rule of Law for Development (PROLAW) at Loyola University Chicago.

You will be able to:

Conduct research on rule of law and development topics and carry out assessments of rule of law problems

Draft documents relating to rule of law and development, using legal terminology and reasoning

Develop a conceptual framework or theory of change to create optimal sequencing of legal reform for development

Support the implementation of rule of law initiatives which take into account varied legal cultures and systems

Guide rule of law initiatives and economic activity that are consistent with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals

Develop and manage rule of law programs, projects and national initiatives that employ appropriate methods and project management tools

Prepare funding proposals for rule of law projects

Advise on how applicable institutional and legal frameworks facilitate or place limitations on rule of law initiatives

Devise and apply strategies for effective international and inter-organizational engagement and cooperation for rule of law and governance development in conflict prevention, reducing state instability, and peacebuilding

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Legal Systems and Methods

History, Theory and Practice of Law for Development

Research and Writing on the Rule of Law

International Economic Law

Comparative and Ethical Lawyering for the Rule of Law

International Development Architecture

Theory and Practice of Assessments in Rule of Law Advising

Design of Rule of Law Programs and Proposal Preparation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application Form

Official Transcripts

2 Letters Of Recommendation

Statement Of Purpose

Resume

Transcript Evaluation

English Language Test Requirement

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

51300 USD / year

≈ 51300 USD / year
Out-of-State

51300 USD / year

≈ 51300 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

51300 USD / year

≈ 51300 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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