DePaul University College of Law offers J.D. and LLM students a wide range of opportunities to prepare them for careers in international law. Our program provides students with a comprehensive foundation in the study of the laws, rules and principles that affect the responsibilities and rights of sovereign nations and their citizens, and explores the differences and similarities among the various legal systems of the world. Students benefit immeasurably from working closely with faculty members who are world-renowned experts and leaders in the field. Students also have the opportunity to supplement their course work with study abroad options and international field placements.
Curriculum - Listed below is a sample of our international law courses. For a complete listing, visit our website.
- Public International Law
- International Trade Law
- International Business Transactions
- Private & Public International Aviation Law & Policy
- Comparative Law
- International Antitrust and Competition Law
- International Commercial Dispute Resolution
- International Environment Law
- Law of the European Union
- U.S. Customs Law and International Trade
- International Intellectual Property
- International Tax
- Immigration Law & Policy
- International Sales Law
- Transnational Civil Litigation
- International Human Rights Law & Policy
- Inter-American Human Rights System
- International Armed Conflicts
- International Protection of Cultural Property
- International Security Law
- International Criminal Law Procedural & Substantive
- Law & Terrorism
DePaul College of Law offers an LLM in International Law which provides an intense course of study that emphasizes theoretical background and practical skills lawyers need to excel in international law practice. The program has 4 areas of specialization:
- International Aviation Law & Policy
- International Business, Commercial & Trade law
- International Human Rights Law & Policy and Criminal Justice
- Rule of Law and Governance
International Academic Programs - In addition to our traditional curriculum, DePaul College of Law offers students several opportunities to increase their substantive experience and broaden their research portfolios through a variety of programs, fellowships, clinics, and institutes.
- 6 Summer Semester Study Abroad programs in Argentina, Australia, China, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, and Spain
- Joint degree programs
- International and Comparative Law Certificate
- Visiting Scholars and Fellows
- Sullivan Human Rights Fellowships (J.D. students)
- Institutes and Programs:
- International Human Rights Law Institute
- International Aviation Law Institute
- International Weapons Control Center
- Asian Legal Studies Institute
- International Business Law Program
- European Legal Studies Program
- Asylum and Immigration Clinic
- Several law journals, including the recently launched DePaul Rule of Law Journal
Full Time Faculty
Brian Havel, Professor of Law, Associate Dean for Administration; Director, International Aviation Law Institute
M. Cherif Bassiouni, Distinguished Research Professor of Law Emeritus; President Emeritus, International Human Rights Law Institute
Leonard Cavise, Professor of Law; Director, Center for Public Interest Law; Director, Chiapas Human Rights Practicum
Alberto R. Coll, Director, European Legal Studies Program; Professor of Law
Jerold Friedland, Professor of Law; Director, Asian Legal Studies Program
Michael S. Jacobs, Professor of Law; Co-Director, International Aviation Law Institute Professor of Law; Associate Dean for Administration; International Aviation Law Center
Barry Kellman, Professor of Law; Director, International Weapons Control Center, International Human Rights Law Institute
Matthew Sag, Assistant Professor
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