Charles University

Specialised Law Studies – Human Rights Law equips you with advanced knowledge of international and European human-rights standards and how they are applied in practice. You will develop strong skills in legal analysis, argumentation, and case-based reasoning using current jurisprudence.

• Programme level: Master’s (Specialised Law Studies)
• Specialisation: Human Rights Law
• Credits: Not provided in the current record (please confirm with the university)
• Duration: Not provided in the current record (please confirm with the university)
• Delivery format: Not provided in the current record (please confirm with the university)
• Language of instruction: Not provided in the current record (please confirm with the university)
• Tuition fees: Not provided in the current record (please confirm with the university)
• Start dates: Not provided in the current record (please confirm with the university)
• Application deadlines: Not provided in the current record (please confirm with the university)

Programme Structure

The curriculum combines core human-rights content with complementary legal disciplines to support advanced legal reasoning and cross-field application of rights standards.

• Human Rights Law (core): International and European human-rights frameworks, interpretation, and application in practice
• Judicial Protection & Remedies: How rights are enforced through courts and other mechanisms
• Contemporary Human-Rights Issues: Freedom of expression, minority rights, and equality-related questions
• Migration & Cross-Border Contexts: Human-rights dimensions of migration and related legal challenges
• Implementation of Treaty Obligations: Domestic effects of international commitments and compliance approaches

Additional law modules listed in the record

• Emerging Legal Disciplines – Medical and Sports Law
• Environmental Law and Policy
• EU Company Law and International Commercial Transactions
• Labour Law and Social Security Law
• Intellectual Property Law
• Company Social Responsibility

Assessment

Assessment methods are not specified in the current record. Typical formats for specialised law programmes include written assignments, case analyses, and an end-of-programme thesis or capstone project (please confirm the exact requirement with Charles University).

Admission Requirements

Academic requirements

• A completed Bachelor’s degree in law or a closely related field, or confirmation that your Bachelor’s studies will be completed in the current academic year.

English requirements

• English test requirements are not specified in the current record. Please confirm the required level and accepted tests with the admissions office.

Other requirements

• Transcript of records and academic results from previous studies
• Structured CV
• Motivation letter

Note: GRE/GMAT/GPA scoring requirements are not indicated in the current record.

Work Permits

After completing your studies, you may be eligible to apply for a post-study work permit/visa extension depending on the rules in the country where you studied. For graduates of Charles University, eligibility and conditions are governed by Czech immigration and employment regulations.

General guidance (please verify with official sources)

• Purpose: A post-study residence/work option is typically intended to allow graduates to seek employment or start work after graduation.
• Timing: Applications are usually submitted within a defined period after graduation and before your current residence status expires.
• Eligibility: You generally need proof of successful completion of the programme and compliance with residence requirements during your studies.
• Duration: The permitted period for job seeking or work after graduation depends on the applicable regulation at the time of application.
• Employment conditions: Some routes may require an employment contract, a job offer, or meeting specific labour-market criteria.

Important: Immigration rules can change. Always check the latest guidance from the Czech Ministry of the Interior and/or the relevant official visa/work permit authority, and confirm your specific pathway with Charles University’s international office.