International & Comparative Law Concentration Track

The University of Washington is a world-class center for international study, and the Law School is no exception. International and Comparative Law are offered in two JD concentration tracks and in two LL.M. programs, so all students benefit from the expertise of the faculty and variety of courses available. Students at the School publish the Pacific Rim LAW and Policy Journal, a leading chronicle of developments and legal trends in countries around the Pacific Rim.

International concerns permeate areas like Intellectual Property and Contracts, courses not ordinarily considered "international." The integrated approach taken by the School's faculty, however, ensures that all students are exposed to comparative law concepts. Thanks to this broad view, students particularly interested in international and comparative law have ample opportunity to discover and explore the facets that interest them most.

Faculty Advisors

• Clark Lombardi
• Veronica Taylor

Program Requirements

Students must take:

1. At least two of the following courses in international law:
   1. A545 International Environmental Law (4 credits)
   2. A574 International Law (4 credits)
   3. A576 International Criminal Law (3 credits)
   4. A578 International Trade and Commercial Law (4 credits)
   5. B516 International Contracting (4 credits)
   6. B596 International Protection of Human Rights Seminar (4 credits)
   7. E538 International Civil Litigation (4 credits)
2. At least two of the following courses in comparative law:
   1. B505 Southeast Asian Law (2-4 credits)
   2. B526 Law Reform in Transition Economies (4-6 credits)
   3. B540 Law in East Asia: Japan (4 credits)
   4. B541 Law in East Asia: China (4 credits)
   5. B542 Law in East Asia: Korea (3 credits)
   6. B546 Comparative Corporate Governance (4 credits)
   7. B559 Comparative Law (4 credits)
   8. E509 Introduction to European Union Law (3 credits)
   9. E545 Comparative Intellectual Property Law (3 credits)
3. Advanced Writing Project (Law E500) on an international or comparative law subject or a seminar (4-6 credits) approved by the International and Comparative Law Track advisor.
4. With approval of the International and Comparative Law Track advisor, at least six hours of elective courses offered within, or outside the Law School, related to international and comparative issues.

International & Comparative Law Courses