Education and Training
The Institute for International Law and Politics undertakes its educational mission in a variety of ways. First, it serves the needs of Georgetown University's undergraduate and graduate students. The Institute's faculty directors and many of its staff teach within the core curriculum of the Georgetown College and the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service. The Institute also offers a M.A. in International Law and Government from the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences.
Second, as a working institute, a number of volunteer and paid opportunities for students and lawyers to work on international law projects are available. Graduate students may apply for paid research assistantships or associate positions to work on various Institute projects.
Third, the Institute is working to establish a series of research fellowships and training programs that provide opportunities for advanced scholarship in international law and politics. The Summer Institute on International Law would offer training to judges, government officials, political scientists, international relations scholars and individuals from the private sector.
Courses
The Institute for International Law and Politics offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses that appeal to a variety of student's interests and background.
M.A. Program
Following the creation of the Institute, Georgetown established a new M.A. in International Law and Government. The purpose of this degree is to give students the opportunity to explore international law from both a legal and political perspective. Courses will familiarize the students with the fundamentals of international law and the foreign policy process in which international law is created and applied. Students will also be exposed to international relations theory and its applicability to international law. The first class for this program was enrolled in the Fall of 2004.
Training
The Institute for International Law and Politics is committed to training and education in international law and politics through collaborations with judges, government officials, political scientists, international relations scholars and individuals from the private sector -- collaborations that enhance an individual’s understanding in international law and politics and strengthen the capacities of their institutions. The Institute's current training initiatives:
