International and Comparative Law (Graduate Diploma)

Admission

The applicant for admission to the Graduate Diploma in International and Comparative Law should have an acceptable bachelor’s degree in law, political science or a closely related social science (preferably with a minor in political science or law studies) with a grade of gayyid (good) or its equivalent for full admission. Students lacking the grade requirement may be eligible to be considered for provisional admission (as specified in the AUC catalog supra). Acceptance is by decision of the Law Faculty Committee, which may grant provisional admission pending the fulfillment of certain conditions. English language proficiency is required as per general AUC graduate admission requirements. Admitted degree candidates should normally start their course sequence in the fall semester. Students enrolled in the AUC English Language Institute must complete all ELI Courses and modules before being allowed to enroll in Law Classes. For these students, spring enrollment is allowed.
 

Requirements

The Graduate Diploma requires 18 credit hours.

Two courses are required:
 

• LAW 500 - Legal Research and Writing (3 cr.)

Electives

Students will be able to take up to four courses as electives. The Law Department’s approval is required for electives offered by other departments.