Global Programs at KU Law
Overview
KU Law offers a first-class program in international law at a major research university. Students have access to courses in the areas most relevant to practice around the world.
The law school's degree programs for international students include the Two-Year J.D. for Foreign-Trained Lawyers, LL.M. in American Legal Studies and Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.).
International students are integrated completely into the law school community, receiving full use of services such as advising and career placement. Additional offerings include a summer Legal English Program, the opportunity to connect with overseas visiting scholars, and access to many international partners. S.J.D. and LL.M. students may also elect to participate in KU Law's Free Bar Prep Program.
Conferences and guest lectures, study abroad opportunities, international moot court programs, active student organizations and a friendly, cosmopolitan environment round out the experience. Set in one of the top-ranked college towns in the United States, the University of Kansas School of Law is an excellent place for international and domestic students to begin or expand their legal careers.
Degrees for International Students
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Two-Year J.D. for Foreign-Trained Lawyers
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LL.M. in American Legal Studies
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Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.)
Complementary Programs
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Legal English Program
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Overseas Visiting Scholars Program
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International Partners
International & Comparative Law Program
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International & Comparative Law Curriculum
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International Trade and Finance Certificate
Study Abroad Programs
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Study Abroad with KU Law
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Ireland Program
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Istanbul Program
International Degree Program Information
The International & Comparative Law multilingual program brochure provides information in five languages: English, Chinese, Arabic, Spanish and Hindi.
Printable versions of the International & Comparative Law program brochure and degree information flyers are available by request. Please email kulawnews@ku.edu to request a printable copy of:
- International & Comparative Law multilingual program brochure (PDF)
- International & Comparative Law Program Flier (PDF)
- International & Comparative Law Program Flier - Spanish translation (PDF)
- International & Comparative Law Program Flier - Hindi translation (PDF)
- LL.M. Degree Program Flier (PDF)
- S.J.D. Degree Program Flier (PDF)
International Programs & Events
Questions?
Andrew Torrance
Associate Dean of Graduate and International Law
Paul E. Wilson Distinguished Professor of Law
torrance@ku.edu
785-864-9222