International and Comparative Law (ICOL) - Diploma
Enhance your legal expertise with our Graduate Diploma in International and Comparative Law. Designed for law school graduates, this program deepens your knowledge in international and comparative law, equipping you with the intellectual tools for academic and professional advancement. Expand your horizons and elevate your career in just two semesters. Join us and become a leader in the global legal landscape.
Program Overview
The graduate diploma in international and comparative law is intended for law school graduates seeking to enhance their knowledge in international and comparative law, and acquire the intellectual tools to advance academically and professionally.
Degrees and Admission Requirements
Students wishing to pursue a Diploma in International and Comparative Law (ICOL) should meet the minimum academic and admission requirements set by AUC.
Learning Outcomes
The graduate diploma in international and comparative law promises a transformative career impact. Through critical thinking-based instruction, your understanding and practice of law will be elevated, making you a distinct asset in the legal profession.
- Gain a profound understanding of public and private law from both local and global perspectives.
- Examine the interplay of law with society, economics and humanities and the implications for public policy making.
- Develop and hone legal research skills applicable to both local and foreign legal systems.
- Build legal writing, presentation and lawyering skills in Arabic and English, facilitating success in diverse roles across litigation, corporate law and policymaking.
- Conceptualize and uphold the ethical obligations and civic responsibility of legal practitioners.
Instructors
Our faculty, a collection of world-class international legal scholars, could rightfully belong to any top-tier university anywhere in the world. Hailing from diverse nationalities and renowned in their respective fields, they bring a wealth of knowledge, experience and distinct legal approaches to the classroom to enrich your learning and empower you to effectively navigate the global legal landscape.
Working in close collaboration with our esteemed faculty, you will be encouraged to engage in high-quality research and supported to produce work of publishable standard. In addition, our program provides an enriching ecosystem of additional opportunities for you to explore. For example, the Legal English Training Unit works diligently to enhance students’ legal English proficiency and critical skills in case briefing, academic writing and effective writing, all of which are crucial for success in the global legal field. Furthermore, students have access to regularly organized workshops covering topics from research strategies to avoiding plagiarism.
