Law with Specialization in Human Rights and Transitional Justice The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Overview

The Law with Specialization in Human Rights and Transitional Justice programme is taught at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The studies take place in Jerusalem, one of the world’s most complex conflict zones with ongoing human rights challenges, which gives students a unique perspective to the issues being examined.

Key Facts

Moreover, the diversity of the student body – which includes Israelis, Palestinians and international students, each with their own ideas and beliefs – brings further depth and context to the program and encourages thought-provoking class discussions.

Advocating and protecting human rights, especially those of people who have been forced to flee from their homes, requires a broad range of skill sets and a profound knowledge of international law, as well as of local legislation and judicial systems in the countries of origin and host countries.