International Law & JusticeThe Master of Laws degree in International Law and Justice offers lawyers the opportunity to gain an advanced understanding of human rights protection and promotion and the international, regional, and domestic levels. This degree is designed primarily fort lawyers who work in public interest, including high-level government attorneys, leaders in non-governmental organizations and academics. Course Requirements Each student is required to complete 24 credits of approved courses. This includes a minimum of twelve (12) credits of courses approved for the program in International Law and Justice, including International Law. This program falls under the auspices of the Law School’s Leitner Center for International Law and Justice. Students who do not hold a degree from a U.S. law school are also required to enroll in Introduction to the U.S. Legal System. Such students must also enroll in Legal Research and Writing for LLM Students, unless they are a member of the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction or hold a degree from a law school in Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, North Ireland, South Africa, or the United Kingdom. The credits earned in Introduction to the U.S. Legal System and Legal Research and Writing for LLM students count toward the 24 credits required to graduate but do not count toward the specialized program requirements. |
