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Academics International Programs

Study Abroad

Beginning in the spring of their second year, students may spend up to a semester studying at a law school in another country and earn credit toward the J.D. degree. We have strong partnerships with more than 20 of the world's leading universities, and also encourage students to explore more short-term abroad options in clinics, internships, fellowships, and the Cornell-Paris 1 Summer Institute.

Understanding diverse cultures and legal systems is a critical skill in our increasingly globalized world. Cornell Law School is an exceptional place to master international and comparative law. Our study abroad program provides students with the opportunity to pursue areas of legal study which will complement their Cornell coursework, improve their understanding of a foreign legal system and cultural practices, and enhance their ability to work across cultures and borders in their future legal careers.

Beginning in the spring of their second year, students may spend a semester studying at a law school in another country and earn credit toward the J.D. degree. Students may not spend more than one semester away from the Ithaca campus. Priority will be given to 3Ls. Study abroad is not permitted in the spring semester in which a student is scheduled to graduate. Students must be able to complete their courses and final exams at the partner school and return to Cornell by the start of the next semester.

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Cornell-Paris 1 Summer Institute

The Cornell-Paris 1 Summer Institute is a academic program in international and comparative law, cosponsored by Cornell Law School and the Sorbonne Law School at the Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University. Our program welcomes students from around the world to study law in the heart of Paris. Students take advantage of our strong international faculty, expansive English-language curriculum, and unique cultural and professional offerings.

Internships and Fellowships

Cornell Law students have the ability to participating in internships and fellowships abroad. These opportunities allow students to engage with international law practitioners and researchers, and to build collaborative partnerships with public, nonprofit, and nongovernmental agencies addressing critical issues in relevant areas of international law such as international public interest, international human rights, international criminal law, and international trade law.

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International Clinics and Fellowships

Through our clinics and practicums, students serve clients across the world and promote justice on a global scale. Many of our clinics give students the chance to engage with international law and institutions on a range of issues, including international human rights, the death penalty, refugee rights, gender justice, farmworkers' rights, and labor rights.

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