The rise of globalization has enhanced the importance and intrigue of international law. Southwestern has developed a reputation for placing an intensive focus on this critical discipline. The school offers more than 40 courses and seminars on International and Comparative Law taught by faculty who are nationally recognized authorities in their fields. International issues are also routinely considered within the context of other subjects.
Outside the classroom, Southwestern offers an exhaustive slate of opportunities for students seeking to gain further experience in international law. These include externships at international organizations such as Amnesty International and the International Criminal Court at the Hague; a student-run law journal dedicated to law and trade in the Western Hemisphere; various international-oriented student organizations; a moot court team that focuses exclusively on international law; and academic exchange programs with countries all over the world.
For those in search of a deeper global perspective, Southwestern offers popular semester and summer abroad programs in Argentina, Canada, England and Mexico.
