Where the World Meets to Study Law
International and comparative law has long been central to the educational mandate of AUWCL, and our cutting-edge international legal programs and degree offerings have been consistently ranked among some of the most prestigious in the United States. Our programs encompass a wide variety of legal disciplines, including international commercial arbitration, international business and trade, human rights law, intellectual property law, and more. Our diverse academic and programmatic offerings incorporate a rich array of international law courses and seminars, experiential learning, and special events which allow our students to interact and network with esteemed faculty, international attorneys, diplomats, business leaders, and policy makers.
“The challenges posed by the pandemic, climate change and trade wars have only underscored the importance of what we do as academics and as a law school dedicated to promoting universal values and a global outlook.”
Professor Padideh Ala'i, Director of International & Comparative Legal Studies
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AUWCL Ranked as one of the top 75 law schools in the World by Shanghai Ranking in 2021!
In 2021 Academic Ranking of World Universities, out of 1000 institutions worldwide American University ranks 51-75 for the subject of Law, ranking ahead of other U.S. institutions including Brown University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Boston College. The Academic Ranking of World Universities, referred to as Shanghai Ranking, is considered one of the most influential and trustworthy global university rankings. This ranking takes into consideration the quality of education, faculty, research output and per capita performance of each university.
Our Faculty
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27Full-Time Faculty Teaching International Law
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25International Law Programs
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100+International Law Courses