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Around 25% of Georgia Law students participate in summer international programs after their 1st year.
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About the Dean Rusk CenterEstablished in 1977, the Rusk Center today continues to provide a forum for debate on issues of global importance, administers international education programs, and sponsors law school outreach to diverse partners around the world. |
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International Law Faculty & CurriculumGeorgia 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 & SpeakersThe 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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LL.M. ProgramA vital part of Georgia Law for over 40 years, the LL.M. program offers a flexible curriculum and close contact with law faculty as well as an extensive alumni network. Foreign attorneys study U.S. law and U.S.-trained lawyers focus on international and comparative law. |
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Georgia Law Summer Program in China APPLY NOW!
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. Program open to UGA and non-UGA students. |
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Georgia Law Summer Program in Brussels & GenevaLaw 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. Program open to UGA and non-UGA students--APPLY NOW! |
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Georgia Law at Oxford Program
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 ProgramThe 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 Judicial Training Program (IJTP) 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. |
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International Student Organizations |
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Global OutreachThe Dean Rusk Center develops research and outreach projects with interested national and international agencies and institutions on projects of mutual interest and serves as a regional and national resource for promoting international trade and investment. |
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.
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.