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Enter the Vibrant World of International Law
Today, globalization means that the world is your neighborhood. Problems in a remote area of Africa or Latin America or China can have a significant impact on the everyday life of someone living in South Florida. With an international law concentration, you can magnify the impact of your J.D. from Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad College of Law and understand the ramifications of international law challenges. This concentration will give you a deeper knowledge of this complex, highly relevant legal arena, a greater ability to be of service, and a strategic advantage in the professional marketplace. Your concentration integrates invaluable international experiences into the coursework and identifies you as an emerging expert in this field.
Your NSU Law transcript will carry this designation for life, and your work will be recognized at graduation.Your NSU Law transcript will carry this designation for life, and your work will be recognized at graduation.
Fast Facts
Fast Facts
How the International Law Concentration Works
Earn recognition and experience from NSU Law’s vast selection of international and comparative legal studies courses.
Concentration Requirements
All students must:
Complete requirements listed below.
Complete 16 credit hours in approved international practice courses and activities.
Students earning 12 credits in a full-time International Law Field Placement and clinic class must successfully
earn at least 6 qualifying credits outside of the clinic (for a total of 18 qualifying
credits).
Earn a grade of “C” or higher (or a “pass” for courses graded P/F or P/D/F) in each course that counts toward the concentration.
International dual degree students may earn up to 10 credit hours towards the concentration for international courses taken at a partner foreign institution, subject to the approval of an NSU College of Law faculty member.
Required Courses (select one)
Credits
Courses (You must complete the remaining required 13-14 credit hours from a combination of the courses in the core and secondary curriculum.)
Credits
Other Curricular Opportunities
- An international/comparative law course offered in a summer abroad program offered through the College of Law and approved by an NSU international law faculty member
- An international/comparative law course taught at another law school and approved by an NSU international law faculty member.
- Supervised research on an international/comparative law topic if approved by an NSU international law faculty member.
- ILSA Journal (staff and editorial board positions.
- An international law moot court competition if approved by an NSU international law faculty member.
- International law and comparative law courses taken at International Dual Degree Partner School, if approved by an NSU international law faculty member.
You must complete a writing-based course or activity focused on an international or comparative law topic. You must submit your idea to an NSU international law faculty member for approval. Credits earned for this writing activity will be counted toward the requirements for fulfilling the concentration.
Writing-based courses or activities include:
- Course work that satisfies the College of Law upper-level writing requirement.
- Law Journal or Law Review papers (when used to satisfy the College of Law upper-level writing requirement).
- Independent supervised research projects involving an international or comparative law topic.
- Moot court brief writing involving an international or comparative law topic.
In addition to the requirements described above, all students seeking a concentration in international practice must complete a 20-hour service requirement. This service requirement may be fulfilled in a variety of ways including, but not limited to, active participation in pro bono legal work, volunteer work for the international section of the Florida bar, or participation in the activities of an association or organization involving transnational, international, or immigration/asylum law.
The International Concentration Form must be turned into an NSU international law faculty member by October 30 for December graduates and by March 30 for May graduates.
NSU Law Builds Success
NSU Law offers a broad range of curricular opportunities that can prepare you for a diverse array of legal careers.
Personal Conviction, Professional Impact
Put purpose into practice by participating in one of our in-house clinics or field placements during your final year of law school. Receive practical training and experience along with one-on-one mentoring from a supervising attorney. Get the NSU Edge for your legal career.
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If you are ready to make a world of difference—in your career and in society—think of us as your support team. We’ve created a range of well-respected law degrees that fit into your schedule. Soon you could be driving change in your life and in the wider world. What are you waiting for?