JD/LLM in International & Comparative Law

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.

Join a select group of students

Accelerate

the development of specialized knowledge and skills by taking International Law during
your 1L year.

Engage

with leading international law scholars in an exclusive upper-level seminar devoted to late-breaking issues and in-depth case studies.

Connect

with alumni, faculty, and peers at dinners, speaker series, panel discussions, and other special events.

"This degree program allowed me to have international and curricular experiences unmatched anywhere else."
— Jana Kovich JD/LLM '15

Study and work abroad

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.

Tap into a global network

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.