International law is an important part of legal education in the United States. To practice law both locally and internationally, lawyers need to understand international and comparative law, as well as different cultures and legal systems around the world.
CILE leads in the field of international law and recognizes the need for a global education for law students. At Pitt Law, students have many options for classes in international law. Our faculty is dedicated to teaching international law, and our curriculum is broad and in-depth.
What You Learn
At Pitt Law, the curriculum in international law emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of the field, establishing the program as one of the foremost in the U.S. Our faculty members maintain close connections with leading global scholars and practitioners. The curriculum includes courses in international litigation and arbitration, international criminal law, international tax law, human rights law, and immigration law.
Students engage with international law not only within the classroom but also through active participation in legal opportunities around the globe. The law school offers a well-established summer study abroad program, and numerous students seek opportunities for study abroad at our partner law schools in other countries.
Our students exhibit shared interests and a commitment to the rule of law, which often leads to the development of enduring professional and personal relationships. Pitt Law allows students to study and immerse themselves in our increasingly globalized legal community—one that necessitates an understanding of not only U.S. federal and state regulations but also diverse international legal systems and cultures.