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International Opportunities

Georgia Law offers study and work abroad opportunities, a strong international curriculum, faculty recognized for their work and research in international and comparative law and a host of conferences and projects on global outreach and trade.

 

Study Abroad

Study & Work Abroad Programs

We have summer programs in China and Belgium and a spring semester program at Oxford. Our global internship program offers placements in over 25 countries. 
Global

Global Initiatives

Established in 1977, the Dean Rusk Center for International, Comparative and Graduate Legal Studies leads the school in international law research, teaching and service. The Rusk Center coordinates the school's global internships and study abroad programs, hosts conferences on trade and national security and assists with national trade and global outreach projects.

Courses & Curriculum

Georgia Law offers courses in international law, comparative law, international transactions, European Union Law, international environmental law, international trade and international property and taxation. We also offer a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree for international students interested in studying U.S. and international law.

Outside of the classroom, 2nd and 3rd year students have the opportunity to pursue their international interests writing for the Georgia Journal of International & Comparative Law.

International Scholars

Our full-time and visiting faculty members are recognized for their research and scholarship in areas such as trade relationships, global environmental concerns, economic development in developing countries and the role of international law in the war against terror.

Related Links

Global Internship Video

Global Internship Photo

 

Interested in hands-on international legal experience?  Learn more from participants in Georgia Law's Global Internship Program.

 

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Summer Abroad Participation

Around 20% of students participate in one of Georgia Law's summer international programs after their 1st year.

Contact Admissions

Phone: (706) 542-7060
E-mail: ugajd@uga.edu  

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.