American University Washington DC Multiple locations
Washington, D. C. , Washington, D.C. , United States
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Overview
At Gender, International and Comparative Law from American University Washington DC students will study the legal and social structures shaping the day-to-day lives of women and LGBTQ persons: family law, anti-discrimination law, political participation, economic development, and reproductive rights.
Careers
At AUWCL, our students and alumni have undertaken internships or secured jobs at a wide range of institutions, including:
- Hogan Lovells
- King & Spalding
- Arnold & Porter Kye Scholer LLP
- Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP
- Dechert LLP
- The United Nations
- The World Bank Group
- The International Monetary Fund
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Comparative Family Law
- International Trafficking in Persons
- Responses of International Law to Conflict-Related Sexual and Gender-based Violence
- Domestic Violence
- Family Law
- The Rights of Disadvantaged and Vulnerable Groups
- Women and International Human Rights
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
Credits
24 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
International Law Legal Studies Master of Laws (LLM) View 192 other Masters in International Law in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Application Form & Fee
- Official Copies of Academic Records
- Two Letters of Recommendation
- Statement of Purpose
- Official Proof of Competency in English (for non-native speakers) sent from testing agency
- Hold a Juris Doctor (JD) from a US law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) or a first degree in law from a foreign law school with equivalent standards.
Tuition Fee
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International
44784 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1866 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
44784 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1866 USD per credit during 12 months.
Part time tuition: $17,128 (8 credits x $2,141 per credit)
Living costs for Washington, D. C.
1705 - 2975 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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