Georgetown Law and Sciences-Po, Paris 

Georgetown Law and Sciences-Po offer a Dual Master of International Affairs and Law (M.I.A./LL.M.) for students who have completed a law degree that satisfies the academic requirements for practicing as a lawyer in the country where they studied. This dual degree is ideal for individuals who wish to combine their law studies with careers in international affairs, and is open to students of any nationality.

Academic Program

Students will begin the two-year degree program at Sciences-Po in Paris, where they will complete two semesters of coursework in international affairs. Students have the option to choose among the following degree specializations for their M.I.A.: Master in International Public Management, Master in International Economic Policy; Master in International Development; Master in International Energy; Master in Human Rights and Humanitarian Action; Master in Environmental Sciences and Policies; Master in Development Practices; Master in International Finance. For each specialization, the Sciences-Po curriculum includes a mix of required and elective courses.

During the second year, students complete the Master of Laws (LL.M.) curriculum at Georgetown Law in Washington, DC.  Georgetown’s extensive course list and flexible degree requirements allow students maximum freedom to design a program of study that best meets their interests and career objectives.   

At the completion of the two-year program, students will earn both an LL.M. degree from Georgetown, and the Master in International Affairs from Sciences-Po.

Foundations of American Law and Legal Education

Students also have the option of enrolling in a 4-week summer program at Georgetown entitled “Foundations of American Law and Legal Education,” in between the first and second years of the dual degree.

How to Apply

All candidates should apply through the Sciences Po online international admissions process.  To apply online, please go to: http://master.sciences-po.fr/fr/contenu/double-diplome-georgetown-law-school. All applications must be submitted online by February 1, 2012.

NB: This application is specific to the dual degree program and is not transferable to other programs at either institution. Students who wish to be considered for admission to other Georgetown Law or Sciences Po programs must follow the  relevant application procedures for those programs.

The Dual Master of International Affairs and Law is a very competitive program, and applicants will be selected on the basis of excellent academic credentials and/or relevant professional experience. In addition, all applicants must demonstrate fluency in English by submitting a TOEFL (minimum 100 points) or IELTS (minimum 7.0) score with their application materials.

For More Information

(See brochure)

For questions about the application process, please contact admissions@sciences-po.fr.  For academic questions about the Sciences-Po program, please contact  Elodie.Luquet@sciences-po.fr .  Questions about admissions and academics at Georgetown Law may be sent to llmadmis@law.georgetown.edu.

Revised November 1, 2011 (mbj)