Whether you’ve already decided to study an International Law degree or are still wondering if you should pick this discipline, you probably want to discover what career opportunities are available after graduating law school.
First of all, International Law is not just a profession; it’s a vocation. But having initial professional experience once you graduate from a Bachelor's of Law (LL.B.) is essential for you to stand out in the search of an International Law degree job. If you also have a Master’s degree in International Law, there’s little standing in the way of a great career.
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Here are a few universities we recommend for International Law studies:
- University of Bristol, the UK
- University of Law Business School, the UK
- Utrecht University, the Netherlands
- University of St. G251863en (HSG), Switzerland
- Åbo Akademi University, Finland
- Mykolas Romeris University, Lithuania
International Law degree graduates can find work that is both exciting and highly satisfying. Salaries depend on the nature of the job you choose, which can be short-term, project-based or long-term, but the field is very competitive and getting a job right after graduation may not be an easy task. A post-graduation degree or related additional qualifications can help you develop a successful career in International Law.
Below, we’ve listed some of the most popular International Law jobs, together with their annual salaries in the US and examples of typical tasks and responsibilities.
1. International Lawyer – 179,600 USD/year
- Draft trade agreements and international contracts
- Research laws and policies in different countries
- Take part in meetings focused on negotiating or mediating deals/conflicts
2. Corporate Lawyer – 107,300 USD/year
- Offer advice to clients during business transactions or acquisitions
- Represent clients in court, present cases and formulate defences
- Initiate legal actions on behalf of the client and keep the updated
3. Diplomat – 86,200 USD/year
- Create and maintain strong and stable international relations
- Collect and share information relevant to their clients’ interests
- Negotiate treaties and offer advice and suggestion during crises
4. Ambassador – 45,500 USD/year
- Represent an organisation or country during public events, meetings
- Work with other diplomats and representatives and coordinate their tasks
- Travel to different countries/locations and represent your country/organisation
- Do research and gather relevant information in preparation for public speeches
5. Policy Advisor – 74,500 USD/year
- Research, write, and present reports for government officials
- Collaborate with policy analysts to support the implementation of better policies
- Evaluate potential risks on policy documents
6. Mediator – 51,700 USD/year
- Resolve legal disputes between two or multiple parties
- Study individual cases in depth and use findings to help parties avoid going to trial
- Due to the confidential nature of the job, you might have to destroy all documents related to a case after resolving it
7. Legal Advisor – 78,700 USD/year
- Offer advice to clients regarding legal issues, documents, transactions, etc.
- Analyse and interpret all the legal documents created or received by the client
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Ready to start your International Law journey?
It’s no surprise International Law hooked your attention. It is a very popular discipline, with over 300 Bachelor’s and 700 Master’s degrees on our portals alone. This huge variety allows you to take all the time you need and find the programme that’s right for you.
That means it matches your budget, the curriculum overlaps with your academic goals and is offered in a country where you’d love to live, study and discover a new culture. So, what are you waiting for?
You can also check out online Bachelors and Masters in International Law.