Overview

Key Facts

Structured around international political economy and global culture, the program is particularly appropriate for law students with strong foreign language or social science backgrounds who wish to pursue careers as international legal specialists.
To be accepted to the joint degree program, students must complete at least 28 credits in the College of Law with a minimum grade point average of 3.00. They apply to the LAS graduate program after their first semester in law school.
For completion of the International Studies Law program from DePaul University students must meet all criteria for completion of the JD and the MA while taking a minimum of five international law electives in the College of Law. In addition, students must complete a year-long six course core sequence in International Studies. See more in the University Catalog. Finally, students complete a three quarter 12-credit sequence in International Studies leading to completion of an MA thesis.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Critical

Social
Theory

International political economy

Topics
International political economy

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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General requirements

Completed application
Application fee: A $40 nonrefundable application processing fee is required. If submitting your application electronically, you may pay online through LSAC. If mailing in your application, you may submit a check payable to Office of Law Graduate Admissions.
Personal statement: A personal statement is required and must accompany your application for admission.
Resume: A current resume is required, should not exceed two pages and must accompany the application.
Two letters of recommendation
Official law school transcript

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21696 USD / year

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21696 USD / year

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21696 USD / year

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Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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