International and Comparative Law INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL LAW: SEE ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENERGY LAW
INTERNATIONAL AND COMPARATIVE LAW PROGRAM AT GW LAW PREPARES THE NEXT GENERATION of leaders in the legal profession to work in a complex and dynamic world, one defined largely by the ability of professionals to solve problems that increasingly involve multiple jurisdictions and a range of international and comparative law issues. The program offers one of the most extensive international law curricula in the country, with more than 50 specialized courses. Students may focus their studies in the general program curricula or in one of two concentrations: (a) international human rights or (b) international arbitration, mediation, and other forms of dispute resolution.
GW Law’s approach to international law is unique. It is built upon the recognition that international and comparative law does not stand alone but rather permeates every field of law. Our Washington, D.C., location and close proximity to the State Department, World Bank, International Monetary Fund, the Organization of American States, law firms, nonprofit organizations, and other international entities enables students to both observe and discuss the application of law, policy, and regulations with practitioners, thereby allowing them to grasp the complexity of contemporary
global issues. Because of its location, the law school is able to draw on a distinguished corps of adjunct faculty members— noted practitioners, government officials, and jurists who offer seminars in their fields of specialization—and to attract distinguished scholars and lawyers from around the world. Our students have a range of opportunities to perform research; pursue externships; attend numerous events related to the field; participate in moot court competitions, clinics, and journals; and study abroad.
His Excellency George Cristian Maior, LLM ’92, Ambassador of Romania to the United States, led a recent on-campus discussion of international legal issues relating to Crimea.
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