Graduate Certificate Requirements:
Students wishing to pursue any certificate must submit an
Intent Form
by the end of the first week of their final semester. This is a non-negotiable deadline so that IU McKinney School of Law is in compliance with Indiana University policy. Students are encouraged to sign an
Intent Form
as soon as they find interest in a topic area; there is no penalty for not satisfying the requirements.
J.D. students may earn a maximum of two graduate certificates. ONLY CORE COURSES MAY BE COUNTED TOWARD BOTH CERTIFICATES. Students must inform the advisors of both certificates of their intent to seek two certificates. Contact the your advisor in Student Affairs or at osalaw@iu.edu with any questions or to schedule a progress review meeting.
Please note: ALL students pursuing a Graduate Certificate are required to have a final graduation check appointment with your advisor in Student Affairs or at osalaw@iu.edu at least one month prior to graduation.
International and Comparative Law Graduate Certificate
The International and Comparative Law Certificate will be awarded to students who complete a minimum of 15 credits in International and Comparative Law courses, including two of three core classes, as well as completing upper level electives from both the international and comparative law baskets, and an International and Comparative Law capstone course (a writing, practical, cultural immersion, or skills course) while maintaining a cumulative 3.2 GPA* in the International and Comparative Law courses applied to the Certificate.
Learning Outcomes:
The Certificate prepares graduates to work in international and comparative law, including diverse fields such as international human rights, international economic law, international environmental law, international health law, and international intellectual property law, among others.
Required Core Courses - Must take at least two of the following
International Law (3 cr.)
Comparative Law (3 cr.)
International Business Transactions (3 cr.)
Upper Level Courses - Must take at least three of the following, including at least three credits from each of the International Law and Comparative Law baskets:
Not all courses will be available every year.International Law Basket:
International Commercial Arbitration (2 cr.)
International Criminal Law (3 cr.)
International Environmental Law (3 cr.)
International Human Rights Law (3 cr.)
International Intellectual Property Law (2-3 cr.)
International Investment Law (3 cr.)
International Tax (3 cr.)
International Trade Law (2 cr.)
World Trade Organization Law (3 cr.)
Comparative Law Basket:
Comparative and International Competition Law (2-3 cr.)
European Union Law (3 cr.)
Chinese Summer Law Program (2-5 cr.)**
Experiential Courses - Writing, Practical, Cultural Immersion, or Skills*** - Must take at least one of the following:
Chinese Summer Law Program (2-5 cr.)**
ACRE (Advanced Course Related Experience) (at least 2 cr.) [international and comparative law topic]
Advanced Field Research (2-4 cr.)
Center for Victim and Human Rights Externship (2 cr.)
Eli Lilly and Company In-House Tax Counsel Externship (2 cr.)
Supervised Research in International and Comparative Law (at least 2 cr.)
Health and Human Rights Clinic (3-4 cr.)
Immigration Clinic (2-3 cr.) (only with Immigration Clinic Supervisor certification of substantial international and/or comparative law research as part of the student's clinic experience)
Jessup Moot Court Competition (1 cr.)
Willem C. Vis in International Commercial Law and Arbitration (2 cr.)
Law Review Note [international and comparative law topic] (2 cr.)
International and Comparative Law Review note (2 cr.)
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*GPA note: In the case of a student who takes more than the minimum number of qualifying courses, the student's best grades in those courses will be used to calculate his or her IC&L Law GPA.
**This course can only be counted either under the Comparative Law Basket or as an Experiential Course-Cultural Immersion.
***The skills courses noted here are not necessarily skills courses that would satisfy Law School skills requirements. Students should consult the Office of Student Affairs to be sure.
More info available at the Program Site
