The Center for International Legal Education at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law proudly presents its Doctor of Juridical Science and Master of Laws program, drawing in a diverse cohort of international students eager to immerse themselves in American law and specialized legal fields. Students who complete this program are exceptionally well-prepared for successful careers as adept global legal professionals.
Personalized Educational Opportunities
CILE offers three academic pathways to provide personalized educational opportunities for each student. Our law school has successfully placed graduates in some of the largest law firms and corporate legal departments globally, and has facilitated their advancement to prominent positions within their home governments.
Forge New Pathways Through International Study
Students can select from various courses in international law. This flexibility allows them to design a curriculum that provides a broad understanding of international legal principles. Alternatively, they can choose to specialize in specific areas that align with their interests and career goals.
Pitt Law's LLM program offers lawyers who have obtained their law degrees outside of the United States an excellent opportunity to delve into the common law legal tradition and the U.S. legal system while studying in the U.S.
The Global Legal Scholars Program is Pitt Law's international law honors program. The program is small and highly selective. Once accepted, our Global Legal Scholars are immediately connected with the faculty and staff at CILE and engage with them