Concentration in International and Comparative Law
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Earning a concentration in International and Comparative Law from Vermont Law School demonstrates a committed focus on international law. Program graduates have the skills and substantive knowledge to play a strong role in international firms, international organizations, NGOs and government agencies.
A minimum of 18 credits in international, foreign and comparative law courses with no more than 10 credits on a pass/fail basis. Students must maintain an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00 or above in courses used towards the concentration (except as noted) and earn a minimum of 87 credits for degree.
REQUIRED COURSES - 5-6 CREDITS
International Law (Must earn a "B" or better in this course)
Comparative Law or other comparative law course (Must earn a "B" or better in this course)
STUDY ABROAD COURSES
INT7426 Comparative Constitutional Law
INT7414 European Union Law-Trento
ENV5218 International Climate Change Law
Semester in Practice with international/foreign law focus (maximum 10 credits towards certificate)
Semester Study at McGill University
Semester Study at University of Trento
Semester Study at Paris 1
Semester Study at Cergy-Pontoise
ABA-approved Summer Study Abroad courses
An independent research project (IRP) conducted abroad, if based upon international work experience during law school, including summers, if the prior approval for this purpose is obtained from the Director of International and Comparative Law Programs
Other such courses approved by the Director of International and Comparative Law Programs
ADDITIONAL COURSES TO MEET 18 CREDIT REQUIREMENT
All "INT" courses
VLS Summer Session Courses:
ENV5230 Global Energy Law and Policy
ENV5423 Ocean and Coastal Law
ENV5478 Global Good Security
ENV5564 Peace, War & The Environment
INT7446 International Trade & the Environment
Environmental Governance
Other VLS Summer Session course approved by the Director of the International and Comparative Law program