The International and Comparative Law concentration examines legal systems across national boundaries and the principles that govern cross-border relationships. Students study international law and comparative legal analysis to understand how legal frameworks operate in global contexts.
Required Courses
| Course | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| LAW 422 | INTERNATIONAL LAW | 3 |
| LAW 250 | SENIOR RESEARCH SEMINAR (International and Comparative Law) | 3 |
| or LAW 428 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | |
Elective Courses
| Course | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select at least three from the following: | 9 | |
| INTERNATIONAL LAW OF WEAPONS CONTROL | ||
| CHILDREN'S HUMAN RIGHTS UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW | ||
| UNITED STATES FOREIGN RELATIONS LAW | ||
| SENIOR RESEARCH SEMINAR (International and Comparative Law) | ||
| WOMEN'S HUMAN RIGHTS UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW | ||
| POST-CONFLICT JUSTICE | ||
| CONFLICT OF LAWS | ||
| INDEPENDENT STUDY | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL LAW | ||
| INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS | ||
| INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS I | ||
| INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL LAW | ||
| IMMIGRATION LAW AND POLICY | ||
| ASYLUM AND REFUGEE LAW AND POLICY | ||
| ART AND THE LAW | ||
| INTERNATIONAL TAXATION | ||
Open Electives
Students complete the remaining credit hours for the MLS degree by taking additional International and Comparative Law elective courses, by choosing courses from the current College of Law course catalog, or by a enrolling in a combination of both.