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While the world’s borders are shrinking, the need for lawyers dedicated to global concerns is continuing to grow. At Notre Dame you will have every opportunity to study abroad in places such as Chile, China, London, and Italy. For those with a passion for improving conditions around the world, our Center for Civil and Human Rights is founded on a belief in the worth and dignity of every human being. With international human rights law as your foundation, you can become equipped with the legal knowledge and skills needed to impact lives, and create real change.

Through its London Law Centre, NDLS offers law students a unique opportunity to study law and engage culture in full-year, semester, and summer programs. All courses and instruction conform to the standards of the Association of American Law Schools and the American Bar Association and offer the opportunity to learn from both American and British professors.

Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile

Located in Santiago, Chile, the Facultad de Derecho of the Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile offers Notre Dame law students the opportunity to study in one of Chile’s finest institutions and experience the intellectual and cultural benefits inherent in studying abroad.

Universita Bocconi

One of Europe’s leading educational institutions in law, Universita Bocconi offers NDLS students the opportunity to study international law and experience Italian culture.

Peking University Law School and Tsinghua University Law School

Located in Bejing, these two outstanding Chinese law schools are Notre Dame Law School’s newest exchange partners.

CCHR is a leader in teaching and research in international human rights law. Through its L.L.M. and J.S.D programs, internship opportunities, engaged research and wide-ranging events, the Center works to change the world one human rights lawyer at a time.