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#Top International Law Programs: List of Top Schools

School Overviews

Many law schools offer international law as a concentration within programs leading to a Juris Doctor (J.D.), Master of Laws (LL.M.) or other doctoral law degree. Students can also take advantage of joint degrees in law and international studies. Both Georgetown University in Washington, DC and Harvard University in Cambridge, MA, are recognized for their international law programs, and both offer extensive study abroad opportunities.

Top Degree Programs in International Law

1. Georgetown University in Washington, DC

In 2010, Georgetown was third in U.S. News World Report's ranking of the best U.S. schools for international law. The school was also ranked eighth for most popular study abroad program in the Princeton Review's 2011 edition of The Best 373 Colleges. Students in Georgetown's J.D. program can focus on areas involving international and comparative legal studies, and international and national security law. Applicants to the law school may also apply to the Global Law Scholars program, which is comprised of eight international studies courses in addition to the regular J.D. curriculum. The Georgetown Law Center and the School of Foreign Service offer a 4-year joint degree program leading to a J.D. and a Master of Science in Foreign Service.

2. Harvard University in Cambridge, MA