International and Comparative Law Programs
Our international and comparative law programs offer an exciting range of opportunities to expand your horizons—through numerous courses; study abroad options of a year, a semester, or a few weeks; conferences and guest lectures; focused research projects; and international externships in the U.S. and abroad.
Our partnerships with leading universities in Canada, England, France, Italy, Spain, and China allow students to experience a semester abroad or earn a specialized degree from a foreign university. You will emerge with a solid foundation in international and comparative law, as well as a valuable global perspective.
Dual Degrees
To prepare students for work on a global scale, Vermont Law School offers dual degrees with numerous international institutions.
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LLM in American Legal Studies
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The Master of Laws (LLM) in American Legal Studies is an advanced professional degree in law awarded to candidates who have already earned their first law degree from a jurisdiction outside the U.S. |
Study Abroad Options
Our certificate enables VLS JD students interested in transnational practice to concentrate in international and comparative law, gaining the skills and substantive knowledge required for a career in the international arena. Additionally, with a robust offering of study abroad options, VLS students have the opportunity to gain international experience before completing their degrees. |
Certificate in International and Comparative Law
The Certificate in International and Comparative Law provides students an opportunity to specialize in international and comparative law topics while pursuing their JD. Students must meet core and elective requirements including at least one study-abroad experience. |
Courses
We offer international, comparative and foreign law classes, taught by VLS faculty members as well as visiting professors from such countries as China, France, Italy, and Spain. |
Advisory Board
Our distinguished Advisory Board includes leading lawyers in international human rights, international arbitration, international environmental, and transnational law practice; experts in foreign relations including former ambassadors; and former judges on U.S. courts and the International Court of Justice. |
Contact Us
| Contact members of the staff and faculty of the International and Comparative Law Program. |
International and Comparative Law Programs Director Stephanie Farrior
At Vermont Law School, tomorrow's attorneys and policy makers learn to solve law-based problems that have global dimensions, whether the issues arise in trade, human rights, environmental protection, or other contexts. Check out our exciting study abroad options and curricular offerings. Our emphasis on skill-building and experiential learning prepares graduates for jobs in law firms, government agencies and international organizations.
Farrior on Living on Earth
Professor Stephanie Farrior talked to PRI's Living on Earth about the first environmental human rights complaint against the United States to be heard by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.
Read the interview transcript on Living on Earth's website.
Read Professor Farrior's blog post about the case on Intlawgrrls.
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