Duke-Leiden Institute in Global and Transnational Law

About

Organised by Leiden Law School and Duke Law School, the Duke-Leiden Institute in Global and Transnational Law is a one-month programme providing a strong foundation for those interested in international and comparative law as well as for those planning to study law in the United States. Courses are taught by lecturers from both schools and will focus on subjects such as Taxation, Human Rights, International Trade Law and Foreign Relations Law.

The programme is divided into 2 two-week terms. All courses are taught in English and all (except for Introduction to American Law) are taught by faculty members from different legal cultures, exposing participants not only to comparative law studies but also to different teaching methods.

Course leader

Rachel Brewster, Jeffrey & Bettysue Hugues Professor of Law, Duke University; Cecily Rose, Associate Professor of Public International Law, Leiden University

Target group

The Institute is aimed at JD students/ LL.B. students who have completed at least one year of law study, students preparing to study for an LLM degree in the United States, advanced law students from all countries. The Institute also welcomes judges, academics, practitioners, and other professionals seeking knowledge of American, international, and comparative law to apply for the programme.

Course aim

This one-month Institute aims at providing a strong foundation in international and comparative law for both students and young professionals.

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