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.
Curriculum
At Pitt Law, the international law curriculum emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of international law. It is recognized as one of the premier programs in the US. Our faculty has strong ties to leading global scholars and practitioners.
The curriculum features courses on international litigation and arbitration, international criminal law, international tax law, human rights law, and immigration law.