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International and Comparative Law Programs

Our international and comparative law programs offer an exciting range of opportunities to expand your horizons—through numerous courses; study abroad options of a year, a semester, or a few weeks; conferences and guest lectures; and international law externships in the U.S. and abroad.

Our partnerships with leading universities in Canada, China, England, France, Italy and Spain allow students to experience a semester abroad or earn a specialized degree from a foreign university. You will emerge with a solid foundation in international and comparative law, as well as a valuable global perspective.

 

Dual Degrees

To prepare students for work on a global scale, Vermont Law School offers dual degrees with numerous international institutions.

  • JD/MPhil - University of Cambridge
  • JD/Master I - University of Cergy-Pontoise
  • JD/Master II in French Business Law - University of Cergy-Pontoise
  • JD/LLM in French and European Law - University of Cergy-Pontoise
  • JD/Master in Spanish Constitutional Law - University of Seville

LLM in American Legal Studies

The Master of Laws (LLM) in American Legal Studies is an advanced professional degree in law awarded to candidates who have already earned their first law degree from a jurisdiction outside the U.S.

Study Abroad Options

Vermont Law School's International and Comparative Law Programs offer many options in terms of length, courses of study, and international locales.

Certificate in International and Comparative Law

Our certificate enables VLS JD students interested in transnational practice to concentrate in international and comparative law, gaining the skills and substantive knowledge required for a career in the international arena.

International Careers   New window icon

Our alums are actively working at home and abroad on key issues facing the global community today. Meet some VLS alums and learn how their work is helping to shape global policy.

Courses

We offer international, comparative and foreign law classes, taught by VLS faculty members as well as visiting professors from such countries as China, France, Italy, and Spain.

Faculty

Meet the International And Comparative Law faculty

Advisory Board

Our distinguished Advisory Board includes leading lawyers in international human rights, international arbitration, international environmental, and transnational law practice; experts in foreign relations including former ambassadors; and former judges on U.S. courts and the International Court of Justice.

Contact Us

Contact members of the staff and faculty of the International and Comparative Law Program.