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Dean Rusk Center for International Law and Policy

The Dean Rusk Center was established in 1977 to expand the scope of international law and policy initiatives at the University of  Georgia School of Law. Today, the Rusk Center, which is housed in Rusk Hall on UGA’s North Campus, provides a forum for collaboration and debate on issues of global importance, administers international education programs, and sponsors law school outreach to diverse partners around the world.

 

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

 

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Georgia Law Summer Program in Brussels & Geneva

Law students study European Union Law and international trade law practice under the World Trade Organization, while interacting with leading legal scholars and practitioners, in this 4-credit ABA-approved summer program in two of Europe's most fascinating cities. The program is open to UGA and non-UGA students.

 

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Georgia Law Summer Program in China

The Rusk Center’s ABA-approved 4-credit summer program in China provides an introduction to the Chinese legal system with an emphasis on commercial law and U.S.-China trade law at two of China’s top universities and includes visits to important legal institutions. The program is open to UGA and non-UGA students.

 

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Georgia Law students have the opportunity to study international and comparative law at the famed University of Oxford in England during spring semester. This popular program provides close contact with world class faculty from Oxford and the University of Georgia.

 

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Global Internship Program

The Dean Rusk Center offers internship opportunities at 60 legal organizations in over 30 countries on 5 continents. Participants report their global internship experiences to be among the most professionally and personally rewarding of their law school careers.

 

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International Law Faculty & Curriculum

Georgia Law's international law curriculum prepares students for successful careers in a globalized world. In addition to its influential corps of international law scholars, visiting professors enrich the course offerings and contribute to the intellectual life on campus.

 

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Dean Rusk Center Conferences & Speakers

The Dean Rusk Center plays an active role in global affairs by hosting conferences, colloquia, and lectures that bring scholars, practitioners, government officials, business leaders, students and alumni together to discuss international law and policy.

 

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Since 1998, the Rusk Center's International Judicial Training Program has brought over 1000 foreign judges and court personnel to Athens to receive training aimed at introducing them to the U.S. judicial system and promoting quality and efficiency of judicial administration.

 

International Student Organizations
Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law
Georgia Society for International and Comparative Law
German American Law Society
International Advocacy Team

 

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Law Colloquium Series

The International Law Colloquium Series brings leading international law scholars to Athens to present substantial works-in-progress before Georgia Law students and faculty. The colloquium meets during the spring semester. 

 

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Around 25% of Georgia Law students participate in summer international programs after their 1st year. Learn more from participants in Georgia Law's Study Abroad Programs.

 

WATCH NOW

Influencing International Law & Policy

The University of Georgia is at the forefront of the globalization movement in higher education with a wealth of opportunities for international experiences. To read more about the opportunities and initiatives, download the Influencing International Law & Policy brochure.

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Alumni Insight

"I determined in law school to focus my career on the practice of public and private international law.  Georgia Law's excellent international law programs encouraged that interest and provided a sound foundation for the path I chose."

 

Theodore W. Kassinger, J.D. ‘78
Partner - O'Melveny & Myers, LLP
Former Deputy Secretary - U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, D.C.