Southern Methodist University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master of Laws in Comparative and International Law

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The primary goal of the program is to enhance the international student's legal skills so that he or she may become a more effective lawyer and member of society. In this respect the program seeks to develop: (i) an appreciation of the role of law in national and international development; (ii) the ability to identify, through comparative and international studies, policy considerations of various legal techniques; (iii) an appreciation of the role of the lawyer in social and economic change; (iv) legal analysis and problem-solving abilities to enable the student to meet the complex needs of our modern world; (v) a basic understanding of the U.S. legal system, as studied from a comparative perspective;and (vi) a frame of reference for dealing with business and legal interests in a transnational setting.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999