Prepare to meet the challenges of legal careers in an increasingly global profession. Study the many aspects of international law through our certificate program.
JD
90
3 Years
Salem Campus
Our certificate courses are designed to prepare students for a career in an increasingly global profession. Our certificates go along with our JD degree program, and are designed to help students take courses about specific legal issues. Learn more about our specialized and core course offerings and the program requirements.
Explore international criminal law, examining its development and application. Consider the intersection of international human rights, humanitarianism, and public law. Analyze various responses to war crimes and mass atrocities and review the legal frameworks of the Geneva Conventions.
Learn about international human rights norms, exploring their historical origins, ideological underpinnings, and issues such as universality versus cultural relativism. Discuss key human rights agreements and enforcement mechanisms, examine remedies for violations, and delve into specific rights and collective rights.
Professor Davidson was a prosecutor at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia. She was also a lawyer at the State Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina, where she handled cases related to genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes.
Professor Sheryl Buske specializes in legal writing and child law with a focus on international issues. She has taught in Ireland, Tanzania, South Africa, and Vanuatu, and served as a Fulbright Scholar to Ghana, where she conducted pioneering research on Kayayoo (girl porters).
Professor Nafziger has served as vice-chair of the International Law Association and as secretary of the American Society of International Law. His teaching and scholarship have covered diverse areas of law, and he has actively contributed to global legal discourse.
Develop a deeper understanding of international law. Work with clients seeking asylum, develop skills in appellate and trial advocacy, and navigate legal scholarship. Experience hands-on learning and build your legal skills outside of the classroom. Learn more about our international law programs and opportunities.
Students in this program travel to foreign countries to learn more about international children's rights. In past years, students have travelled to Vanuatu, Tanzania, and Vietnam.
The Willamette Journal of International Law and Dispute Resolution is a student-run publication offering articles on international law and dispute resolution. It serves as a resource for practitioners, judges, and legislators, while also providing timely commentary on global legal developments.
Students are required to complete a total of 14 course hours in addition to a capstone. Students can complete their capstone requirement in one of two ways: (1) complete the graduation writing requirement in a course that is both certificate-approved and GWR-approved; or (2) complete an experiential learning course that is both certificate-approved and experiential-learning-approved.
Only current students can apply to our certificate program. In their online application, students must attest to their academic good standing and provide a 250-word personal statement explaining why they wish to pursue their certificate. The director may cap the size of the program, based on advising capacity and capstone course availability. Please contact the Program Director for further information.
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