International and Comparative Law (J.D. Certificate)

Illinois Institute of Technology

Chicago-Kent's J.D. Certificate in International and Comparative Law provides fundamental legal skills, familiarity with foreign laws, an understanding of clients' global needs, and a clear vision of what it takes to practice law in the international marketplace.

Students have a variety of opportunities to link course work to externships and foreign law study.

Program Overview

Chicago-Kent's J.D. Certificate in International and Comparative Law provides fundamental legal skills, familiarity with foreign laws, an understanding of clients' global needs, and a clear vision of what it takes to practice law in the international marketplace.

Career Opportunities

Attorneys who focus on international and comparative law often work in-house at corporations or are part of law firms. Many are also employed by United States government agencies, such as the International Trade Commission

the departments of Commerce, State, Defense, and Homeland Security

and the Central Intelligence Agency. Those interested in public interest law often focus on international criminal law, environmental law, and human rights law.

Potential employers include:

International corporations

Intergovernmental organizations, such as the World Trade Organization or United Nations

Law firms

Nongovernmental organizations, such as Amnesty International or the World Wildlife Fund

U.S. government agencies