Careers in International Law
Find out more about potential career paths in the field of international law, security, and human rights.
Senior Lecturer in Law, James Devaney, talks about career opportunities for graduates of the following programmes:
- LLM programmes
- International Economic Law LLM
- International Law LLM
- International Law & Security LLM
Explore all our LLM programmes and sign up for more information.
Career Opportunities
- Government & politics: diplomat, civil service officer, trade and investment expert, government legal service adviser, political risk analyst, humanitarian affairs expert
- Policy advice & civil society: trade and investment policy adviser, climate and sustainability consultant, civil society lawyer, think tank expert
- Legal: solicitor, barrister, in-house lawyer, judge, arbitrator, mediator, crown prosecutor, legal adviser/analyst, human rights lawyer
- Academia: lecturer, researcher
Yanis & International Trade Law
Yanis Bourgeois, an International Law LLM alumnus, talks about his internship and subsequent position at the World Trade Organization.
School of Law Employability
In the School of Law, you'll have access to a number of opportunities to enhance your employability by developing professional skills.
Career & Employability Resources
The University of Glasgow offers many opportunities to develop your skills and gain valuable experience to prepare for your career after graduation.
From workshops to networking, presentation skills to LinkedIn sessions, you'll find options to help support your professional goals.