Case Western Reserve University

Program Information

Degree Offered

LLM - International Criminal Law

Format: Campus

Program Description:

Why an LLM in International Criminal Law?
Taught by leading experts in the field, the one-year Case Western Reserve University LLM in International Criminal Law provides students who hold a degree in law with an in-depth knowledge of international criminal law and procedure, international humanitarian law, and national security law, and will equip them to practice international criminal law before international tribunals or national courts.

To receive the degree, LLM students must take a total of 24 credit hours in international criminal law-related courses at Case Western Reserve University School of Law. The 3-credit “International Criminal Law and Procedure” course, taught each fall by Professor Michael Scharf, is required. In addition, LLM students must complete a major writing project, either as part of one of the labs or seminars or as a supervised independent research project in conjunction with one of the other international criminal law-related courses.

This LLM is designed for:
-Recent U.S. or foreign law school graduates who seek to practice in the field of international criminal law, which includes war crimes, counter-terrorism, military law, piracy, and human trafficking.
-Experienced U.S. or foreign prosecutors and defense counsel who seek to transition into the field of international criminal law.
-Attorneys already working in the field who seek advancement.

Accreditation:

ABA approved law school; founding member of AALS

Eligibility Requirements:

US Law Degree or LLB from a Foreign University. We seek to enroll students whose undergraduate and law school transcripts and work experience reflect potential for high level performance in this program. All applicants are required to include two reference letters with their application.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition In-State Full Time:

44500 USD

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999