International Courses offered at the Law School:  .

(Disclaimer: Requirements, Courses, Instructors and Scheduling may change—Be sure to check Irishlink!)

** Remember:  9 credits from classes “outside” the law school will go towards graduation (but NOT Dean’s List)

• International Law: (yearly, Fall) Many courses require IL concurrently or as a prerequisite, so it's best to take it Fall of 2L year.

Comparative Legal Traditions: (yearly, Spring) heavy reading, paper course, EU

International Comparative Labor Law: (yearly, Fall) paper, heavy reading, usually taught by Prof. Fick

International Taxation: (bi-annual, Fall)

Comparative Constitutionalism: (yearly, Spring) political science oriented, usually taught by Prof. Kommers (E. German expert)

Not for Profit Organizations: (bi-annual, Fall) governance, tax oriented, open statute in class final, usually taught by Prof. M. Barrett

International Environmental Law: (sporadic offering)

• Some courses are only offered once every other year, if one is of particular interest be sure to make it a priority and take it whenever it is offered.

• Directed Readings: Choose a topic or professor in an international law area of particular interest to you. DRs can be 1 or 2 credits, graded or non-graded
and counts towards graduation (but not Dean's List). Also, there is no limit on how many DRs you do before graduation! This is a great way to focus on specific subjects while getting to know individual professors.

• Regardless of whether you are on a Journal or Law Review-Look for ways of getting published on International Law topics. Check out websites and other journals that publish international-related essays, writing competitions, and Student Publications from other schools.

• Consider auditing undergraduate foreign language courses. Many intergovernmental agencies require 2 of the 6 official UN languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, or Spanish). These undergraduate classes may also be taken for credit-Check with Anne Hamilton for specific requirements.

• Volunteer around South Bend, London or wherever you spend your summers. It's a great way to build up your resume while gaining practical experience. Try
searching VolunteerMatch.com for ideas.

• Check out the Kellogg Institute for International Studies and the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies ˜ Take some classes or attend a Free
lunchtime seminar (Sign up for email notification).

Classes include:
Multinational Corporations and Ethics-Tavis, (yearly, Fall) interesting mix of MBA, peace, law students

International NGO management-(yearly, Spring) administrative, practical, write grants

Politics of Reconciliation-(yearly, Fall) seminar, term paper, examine post conflict & transitional justice issues