Welcome to the University of Tulsa College of Law's Comparative and International Law Center's Homepage! We recognize that in the 21st century, lawyers will need a working knowledge of international and comparative law. The economies of all nations are quickly being woven into a global economy, impacting political and legal systems as well. The European Union is transforming the law of individual countries. Agreements such as NAFTA dramatically change the rules of trading. Even in traditionally domestic areas like family law, a working knowledge of matters like the Hague agreement, which covers international removal of a child from a home jurisdiction, is critically important.

The University of Tulsa College of Law is proud to give its students an opportunity to explore international and comparative law. Through its study abroad programs, students can learn about different legal systems and international law from distinguished professors from many cultures. In London, students can spend an entire semester studying comparative and international law, as well as American law, while summer programs in Dublin, Geneva and Argentina provide an opportunity for a shorter but equally valuable experience. Students may even serve as interns in the Dublin and London program, experiencing a "hands-on" approach to different legal systems.

In addition to its study abroad programs, the Center also offers a certificate program. This program allows students a chance to specialize in the areas of international and comparative law, thus demonstrating their commitment to the subjects to prospective employers. The Center also offers a Masters' program for Foreign lawyers, who will come to Tulsa to study. We expect that these lawyers will interact with our own Tulsa students, thus providing our students a chance to spend time with attorneys from different legal cultures. The Center also sponsors the International Law Students Club and assists with the operation of the Comparative and International Law Journal. We periodically bring prominent speakers in the areas of comparative and international law to the law school.

For information about the Center or any of its programs, contact Associate Dean of Student Affairs & Professor of Law Vicki Limas.