A unique dual degree option offered by Duke for nearly 30 years, the JD/LLM in International and Comparative Law is an integrated program that combines rigorous legal training with in-depth study of global issues, opportunities to work and study abroad, and focused mentoring, networking, and career development.
3
years
In the same time it takes to earn your JD, you can add a specialized LLM in International and Comparative Law, a degree recognized around the world
as a key credential for a
global law practice.
2
degrees
In the JD/LLM program, you can explore Duke’s extensive international law curriculum
and participate in numerous internationally focused
clinics, journals, and
student organizations.
1
world
With a JD/LLM from Duke, you will be prepared for a career in the increasingly international practice
of law, whether you plan to work
in the U.S. or abroad, in private practice, a business or
the public sector.
the development of specialized knowledge and skills by taking International Law during
your 1L year.
with leading international law scholars in an exclusive upper-level seminar devoted to late-breaking issues and in-depth case studies.
with alumni, faculty, and peers at dinners, speaker series, panel discussions, and other special events.
Duke’s JD/LLM program also lets you pursue your interests outside of the U.S. and have academic and professional experiences that can shape your life and career. During the post-1L summer you’ll take upper-level classes at the Duke-Geneva Institute in Transnational Law and also intern with a foreign law firm or legal organization. In the 2L and 3L years, you can choose from more than 20 exchange programs or gain specialized work experience by doing a semester or summer externship abroad with an international organization, tribunal, or NGO.
Duke’s global alumni community includes JD/LLMs who have embarked on exciting, high-level careers dealing with important international issues, both domestically and abroad, and are always eager to advise and mentor current students.
