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Emory Law Opportunities

Here are your options for education and training opportunities at Emory Law:  

Academic Programs & Curricular Pathways
  • Center for International and Comparative Law (CICL) — Emory’s hub for global legal study and practice, curating courses, co‑curriculars, events, and practitioner connections that span public and private international law as well as comparative law. Start here to navigate Emory’s offerings. 
    https://law.emory.edu/centers-and-programs/center-for-international-law-and-comparative-law.html [law.emory.edu] 
  • CICL Curriculum & Specialized Courses — A list of foundational and advanced offerings (e.g., Public International Law, Private International Law, International Humanitarian Law, Transitional Justice, EU Law, Comparative Law, Islamic Law, International Business Transactions, International Commercial Arbitration, and Advanced International Negotiations). 
    https://law.emory.edu/centers-and-programs/center-for-international-law-and-comparative-law-curriculum.html [law.emory.edu] 
  • Approved Experiential Courses — The official list for satisfying the ABA six credit experiential requirement, including Human Rights Advocacy Practicum, International Human Rights Practicum, Transitional Justice Practicum, and the International Humanitarian Law Clinic. 
    https://law.emory.edu/academics/experiential-course-listing.html [law.emory.edu]‑credit experiential requirement, including  
  • Emory International Law Review (EILR) — Student edited journal with an international reputation; publishes scholarship across international and comparative law and hosts symposia. Open access issues, write on entry, and editorial roles offer robust research/writing experience. 
    https://scholarlycommons.law.emory.edu/eilr/ [scholarlyc….emory.edu]‑edited journal with an international reputation; publishes scholarship across international and comparative law and hosts symposia. Open‑access issues, write‑on entry, and editorial roles offer robust research/writing experience. 
  • Journals @ Emory (overview) — Central gateway to all Emory Law journals, including EILR, for timelines, write on details, and publication tracks (useful for planning 1L–2L research trajectories). 
    https://law.emory.edu/academics/journals/index.html [law.emory.edu]‑on details, and publication tracks (useful for planning 1L–2L research trajectories). 
  • CICL Events & News — Discover calls for papers, visiting scholars, student spotlights, and fellowship announcements coordinated by CICL—useful for aligning research projects with current global law themes. 
    https://law.emory.edu/centers-and-programs/center-for-international-law-and-comparative-law.html [law.emory.edu]‑law themes. 

Faculty Led Clinics & Practica‑Led Clinics & Practica

  • International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Clinic — Work with international tribunals, militaries, the ICRC/American Red Cross, and NGOs on the laws of armed conflict, civilian protection, accountability for atrocities, and emerging tech in conflict. 
    https://law.emory.edu/academics/clinics/faculty-led-clinics/international-humanitarian-law-clinic.html [law.emory.edu] 
  • International Human Rights / Human Rights Advocacy / Transitional Justice Practica — Applied human rights and post conflict justice advocacy that count toward experiential credits; ideal for building portfolios in research memos, partner deliverables, and advocacy materials. 
    https://law.emory.edu/academics/experiential-course-listing.html [law.emory.edu]‑conflict justice advocacy that count toward experiential credits; ideal for building portfolios in research memos, partner deliverables, and advocacy  

Student Led Clinics & Pro Bono‑Led Clinics & Pro Bono

  • International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) — Emory Chapter — Student led direct services and policy projects assisting refugees seeking resettlement, supervised by pro bono attorneys; Emory’s chapter has been recognized with chapter level awards. 
    https://law.emory.edu/academics/clinics/student-led-clinics/international-refugee-assistance-project.html [law.emory.edu]‑led direct services and policy projects assisting refugees seeking resettlement, supervised by pro bono attorneys; Emory’s chapter has been recognized with chapter‑level awards. 
  • Emory Immigrant Legal Assistance — Monthly advice/referral clinics with local immigration attorneys (remote or in person); students earn pro bono recognition while gaining interviewing and triage skills. 
    https://law.emory.edu/academics/clinics/student-led-clinics/emory-immigrant-legal-services.html [law.emory.edu] 

Externships

  • Externship Program (general overview & process) — Centralized placements across government, NGOs, in‑house, and courts; integrates a companion course and tiered credit options (3–6 credits). 
    https://law.emory.edu/academics/externships/index.html [law.emory.edu] 
  • Externships — Details & Credit Options — Policies, hour requirements, companion class list, and application timing via Symplicity (plan ahead one semester). 
    https://law.emory.edu/academics/externships/externships-general.html [law.emory.edu] 
  • Externships (e.g., The Carter Center) — high impact placements at The Carter Center—for democracy, human rights, and rule of law work. 
    https://www.cartercenter.org/educational-programs/‑Highlighted Externships (e.g., The Carter Center)‑impact placements—including The Carter Center—for democracy, human rights, and rule‑of‑law work. 
  • Moot Court Society (interschool placements) — Train in brief writing and oral advocacy and compete externally; watch for international/public law moots and specialized teams in relevant cycles. 
    https://law.emory.edu/student-life/student-organizations/moot-court-society/index.html [law.emory.edu]‑law moots and specialized teams in relevant cycles. 
  • International & Comparative Moots (spotlights) — CICL notes an international law moot pathway; Emory students also compete in international law & religion moot rounds (e.g., Rome), offering global forum advocacy experience. 
    https://law.emory.edu/centers-and-programs/center-for-international-law-and-comparative-law.html [law.emory.edu]‑forum advocacy experience. 
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Society — Handson training and teams in negotiation, mediation, and arbitration—excellent preparation for international commercial arbitration and cross border dispute practice. 
    https://law.emory.edu/center-for-professional-and-career-development/students/practice-societies.html [law.emory.edu]‑on training and teams in ‑border dispute practice. 
  • Writing for Publication (EILR) — Deepen research and Bluebook mastery; EILR’s editorial track and symposia sharpen comparative/international analysis and professional writing. 
    https://scholarlycommons.law.emory.edu/eilr/ [scholarlyc….emory.edu] 
  • Emory Law Study Abroad / Exchanges — School approved exchange opportunities that align with Emory coursework, periodically updated (check timing and eligibility early if you plan to earn credit abroad). 
    https://law.emory.edu/academics/experiential-and-practical-training/study-abroad.html [law.emory.edu]‑approved exchange opportunities that align with Emory coursework, periodically updated (check timing and eligibility early if you plan to earn credit abroad). 

Tip:  Coordinate with CICL and the Office of Academic Engagement to align course selection with your target exchange semester and to preserve room for clinics or journal obligations in adjacent terms. [law.emory.edu] 

  • International Law Society (ILS) — Panels, practitioner talks, and peer networking focused on public and private international law careers and opportunities. 
    (Find ILS via Emory’s student org portal): https://thehub.emory.edu [law.emory.edu] 
  • National Security & Law Society — Programs at the intersection of international law, foreign relations, and security practices. 
    (Find NSLS via Emory’s student org portal): https://thehub.emory.edu [law.emory.edu] 
  • Year 1 (Spring/Summer): Attend CICL events; join ILS/NSLS/ADR; explore EILR write on; map 2L courses using CICL’s curriculum page. CICL: [law.emory.edu], CICL Curriculum [law.emory.edu], Emory Law Journals: [law.emory.edu]‑on; map 2L courses using CICL’s curriculum page. 
  • Year 2: Take Public International Law / Comparative Law plus targeted electives (IHRL, IHL, ICL, arbitration/IBT); apply to the IHL Clinic or human rights/transitional justice practica; start an externship application cycle; compete in ADR/Moot where available. CICL Curriculum: [law.emory.edu], International Humanitarian Law Clinic: [law.emory.edu], Experiential courses: [law.emory.edu], Externship program: [law.emory.edu] 
  • Year 3: Deepen specialization (advanced seminars or practicum II), pursue EILR editorial roles or publish a student note, complete a capstone externship or exchange if timing permits: EILR Scholarly Commons: [scholarlyc….emory.edu], Experiential courses: [law.emory.edu], Journals: [law.emory.edu] 
  • CICL (home): https://law.emory.edu/centers-and-programs/center-for-international-law-and-comparative-law.html [law.emory.edu] 
  • CICL Curriculum: https://law.emory.edu/centers-and-programs/center-for-international-law-and-comparative-law-curriculum.html [law.emory.edu] 
  • Experiential Course List: https://law.emory.edu/academics/experiential-course-listing.html [law.emory.edu] 
  • Clinics (overview): https://law.emory.edu/academics/clinics/index.html [law.emory.edu] 
  • IHL Clinic: https://law.emory.edu/academics/clinics/faculty-led-clinics/international-humanitarian-law-clinic.html [law.emory.edu] 
  • IRAP (Emory): https://law.emory.edu/academics/clinics/student-led-clinics/international-refugee-assistance-project.html [law.emory.edu] 
  • Emory Immigrant Legal Assistance: https://law.emory.edu/academics/clinics/student-led-clinics/emory-immigrant-legal-services.html [law.emory.edu] 
  • Externships (overview): https://law.emory.edu/academics/externships/index.html [law.emory.edu] 
  • Externships (details): https://law.emory.edu/academics/externships/externships-general.html [law.emory.edu] 
  • Study Abroad: https://law.emory.edu/academics/experiential-and-practical-training/study-abroad.html [law.emory.edu] 
  • Journals (overview): https://law.emory.edu/academics/journals/index.html [law.emory.edu] 
  • ADR Society / Practice Societies: https://law.emory.edu/center-for-professional-and-career-development/students/practice-societies.html [law.emory.edu] 
  • Moot Court Society: https://law.emory.edu/student-life/student-organizations/moot-court-society/index.html [law.emory.edu] 

International Opportunities for Study Abroad

Hague Academy of International Law (Summer Program)

One of the most prestigious programs in public and private international law, drawing students globally for advanced courses taught by leading scholars. (Also available through fellowships like Emory’s Bederman Fellowship.) [law.emory.edu] 

The American Bar Association maintains a large list of foreign summer and semester programs offered by U.S. law schools, many of which include coursework directly relevant to private international law. Offerings include study programs in: 

  • The Hague (Netherlands) 
  • Geneva, Brussels, London 
  • Florence, Paris, Madrid, Buenos Aires, and many more 
    These programs are open to students from any ABA‑approved law school. [americanbar.org] 

https://www.americanbar.org/groups/legal_education/accreditation/approved-law-schools/foreign-study/foreign-programs/  

Advanced Study

Here are your options for advanced international, comparative and trasnational law education – including LLM, PhD, SJD, and other advanced degrees – in the US and globally:

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