International Law Certificate
Program Code: LAW2-INT-C
Degree Designation: Certificate
Department: School of Law
Website: law.duke.edu/internat/certificate
Program Summary
Certificate programs allow LLM students to further refine their research and career focus by maximizing their exposure to outstanding courses and instructors in their fields of interest.
Duke Law faculty research and teach across a broad range of international law and human rights subjects. The International Law Certificate provides LLM students an opportunity to study international law and human rights by choosing from a deep and varied assortment of courses taught by outstanding scholars and practitioners who are leaders in their fields. Through our partnerships with both the Sanford School of Public Policy and the Duke Human Rights Center at the Franklin Humanities Institute, Duke prepares students for careers as lawyers and policymakers in an interconnected world where the understanding of international law is essential to virtually every legal practice area.
Academic Requirements
In order to receive the Certificate in International Law, candidates must successfully complete the following requirements:
24 credits in law, with a 2.5 minimum grade point average;
a substantial research paper in international law or a related field; and
a minimum of 12 credits in courses in the field of international law. Three of the 12 credits may be obtained from courses offered by the Sanford School of Public Policy or the Duke Human Rights Center at the Franklin Humanities Institute.