LLM in Human Rights Specialising in Reproductive and Sexual Health Rights The Centre for Human Rights Studies in the Faculty of Law, University of the Free State, South Africa, invites applications for admission to study for a Masters Degree (LLM) in Human Rights specialising in Reproductive and Sexual Rights. The LLM in Human Rights specialising in Reproductive and Sexual Rights is the first of its kind on the African continent. The LLM was launched in 2005. It is an international programme that is aimed at equipping committed lawyers from the African continent with academic and practical skills for securing the realisation of reproductive and sexual rights at a domestic as well as an international level. The LLM programme is financially supported by the Ford Foundation. The course is full-time and is presented over one academic year (January to December). It has the following four components: • Module 1: Introduction to reproductive and sexual health • Module 2: Linking human rights principles with reproductive and sexual health • Module 3: Selected reproductive and sexual health rights issues • Dissertation: 15 000-word dissertation on a domestic/regional reproductive and sexual health rights topic Instruction is through weekly seminars with a distinct emphasis on learner participation. The lecturers that lead seminars are drawn from the University of the Free State as well as from other universities in South Africa and beyond. The medium of class instruction is English. Admission is on a competitive basis. Bursaries are available for limited number of students from East Africa, Southern Africa and West Africa that are committed to returning to their countries upon completing the course. Applicants must already be in possession of a first degree in Law (LLB or equivalent). Applications must be accompanied by the following documents: 1. Curriculum Vitae (including full contact details) 2. Certified copy of first degree in Law 3. Transcript of first degree in Law indicating all course taken and marks obtained 4. A letter indicating your financial position and why you need financial assistance 5. Two letters of recommendation 6. A one-page letter indicating why you wish to do the course You are not required to complete an application form at this stage. Applications and enquires should be directed to: Ms Hanlie Erasmus Faculty of Law University of the Free State Room CRS 30 Nelson Mandela Drive Bloemfontein 9300 SOUTH AFRICA Tel: +27 +51 + 4012451 Fax: +27 +51 + 4480381 E-mail: Erasmush.rd@mail.uovs.ac.za Deadline for applications: The closing date for application is 15 September of each year.