Whittier Law School ’s Center for International and Comparative Law provides an extensive scholarly and academic program.

The Center hosts visiting scholars who present in our colloquia series and an annual international law symposium. We offer students the opportunity to apply for a fellowship and designated legal skills course in international and comparative law, obtain a certificate in the area, and participate in summer and exchange programs. Our LL.M. program affords foreign students the opportunity to earn a degree in U.S. Legal Studies.

Fellows Program

Entering students can apply for an international and comparative law fellowship. In addition to other aid that the Law School might give them, international and comparative law fellows receive $4,000 renewable fellowships and have the opportunity to participate in the designated legal skills course.

Students apply to the Center for International and Comparative Law Fellows Program by completing the Supplemental Fellowship Application.

• Application Form

Designated Legal Skills Course

Incoming students also have the opportunity to apply for a designated international and comparative law legal skills course. In teaching important legal research and writing skills, this course focuses on international and comparative law situations, beginning students’ substantive introduction to these issues.

• Application Form

Certificate Program in International and Comparative Law

The certificate program in international and comparative law offers students the opportunity to acquire a rigorous foundation in international law and the laws of other nations. This specialized course of study prepares students for careers in international and transnational law.

In order to receive the certificate upon graduation, students must successfully complete 15 or more units in approved courses in international and comparative law, and attend 14 sessions of the colloquia series. All Certificate students take the core courses – International Law and Comparative Legal Systems – and 10 additional units of elective credits, which may include externships, independent studies, and research assistance. Click here for more details.

International Law Society

The International Law Society provides a forum for students interested in the field of international law. Through discussions, speakers, research, and publications, the society promotes opportunities within international law.

Visiting Scholars

Each year, the Center hosts visiting scholars from top law schools and cutting-edge legal practice.

They participate in the Center’s annual colloquia series and meet with students and faculty. These visits enrich the international and comparative law program, and provide exciting opportunities for reflection and dialogue.

International Law Symposium and Colloquia Series

The Law School sponsors a major symposium on international law each year. In 2005, the Law School hosted International Law Weekend – West as the twenty-second annual international law symposium. International Law Weekend - West is a biennial conference convened by the American Branch of the International Law Association. International Law Weekend - West brings together legal practitioners and academics to discuss cutting-edge issues in public and private international law. Panels addressed a wide-range of topics, emphasizing the impact of globalization on the practice of law. The topics included international business transactions, international criminal law, international environmental law, international trade law, human rights law, and the law of war. Click here for more info.

CICL Faculty

	Professor Seval Yildirim, Director, Center for International and Comparative Law
	Professor Michael Bazyler
	Professor John Heilman
	Professor Denny Haythorn
	Professor Calvin Peeler
	Professor Peter Reich

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