International & Comparative Law
International legal authorities play an essential role in regulating trade, enforcing human rights and spreading the rule of law in an increasingly connected world.
UCLA Law offers an exceptional program in international law, led by the school’s International & Comparative Law Program, Promise Institute for Human Rights and Promise Institute Europe.. Outstanding scholars in fields from human rights to comparative constitutional law and international trade teach traditional courses and offer opportunities to engage in hands-on clinics and international trial competitions that allow students to hone their skills while interacting with global leaders in the field. J.D. and LL.M. students may seek a specialization in International and Comparative Law.
Our Faculty
Khaled M. Abou El Fadl
Omar and Azmeralda Alfi Professor of Law
Joseph Berra
Human Rights in the Americas Project Director
Stephen Gardbaum
Stephen Yeazell Endowed Chair in Law
Máximo Langer
David G. Price and Dallas P. Price Professor of Law
Director of the UCLA Transnational Program on Criminal Justice
Neil W. Netanel
Pete Kameron Professor of Law
Kal Raustiala
Promise Institute Distinguished Professor of Comparative and International Law
Director, UCLA Ronald W. Burkle Center for International Relations
Faculty Director, International and Comparative Law Program
Richard H. Steinberg
Professor of Law
Jonathan D. Varat Endowed Chair in Law
Professor of Political Science
Lara Stemple
Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies and International Student Programs
Alex Wang
Professor of Law
Walter and Shirley Wang Chair in U.S.-China Relations and Communications
Faculty Co-Director, Emmett Institute on Climate Change & the Environment