Students may choose among more than 25 upper-level electives that address the full spectrum of 21st century international law, including corporate, commercial, and trade law; intellectual property law; financial, banking, and securities regulation; international criminal law and transnational crimes; human rights; litigation; foreign relations; counterterrorism, and more.
Short courses on special topics such as European Union Law and Human Trafficking are offered each year, and all students may join faculty-led special topic groups such as Genocide Prevention.
Students in Vanderbilt's unique International Law Practice Lab immerse themselves in substantial legal work for clients that include the United Nations; Departments of State and Justice; Homeland Security; and national governments. Practice Lab students also work on domestic human rights litigation around the world.
“Visiting as a prospective student, the International Legal Studies Program is what convinced me to come to Vanderbilt – three years later, it has exceeded any expectations. ISLP took goals that I once thought were impossible, and gave me the skills, mentorship, and experience to make them attainable.”