The Center for International and Comparative Law

International law and comparative studies have become essential components of legal education. To provide clients with competitive service, a modern lawyer must reach beyond knowledge of American law, especially in commercial, corporate, environmental, tax and human rights law.

For over 30 years, Saint Louis University School of Law has demonstrated its commitment to international legal education. Through its educational programs and scholarly activities, the Center for International and Comparative Law ensures that the faculty's graduates have the education they need to pursue professional opportunities throughout the world.

The Center builds networks and alliances locally and internationally, making the School of Law a midwestern hub for legal scholarship in international and comparative law. Regional law practice brings an ever-increasing contact with global transactions and the Center provides high quality legal talent that is conversant and comfortable with other cultures and legal environments.

The Center offers students:

A Certificate in International and Comparative Law, which is the cornerstone for J.D. student placement in law firms conducting business abroad.

A small LL.M. program that provides foreign lawyers with intensive, individualized guidance from their professors.

A faculty that is open and accessible, providing students with opportunities for personal contact and attention.

A variety of study abroad opportunities, including the Summer Law Programs in Berlin and in Madrid, that meet the diverse interests of our students.