International Criminal Law and Justice
Master of Laws in International Criminal Law and Justice (LLM-ICLJ) and Master of International Criminal Law and Justice (MICLJ)
In 2007, Franklin Pierce Law Center developed and launched a new program targeted at the next generation of leaders, lawyers, peacekeepers, policy makers and law enforcement professionals struggling with issues of global criminal law and justice. The premise of the program is the recognition of the fact that, like legitimate businesses, criminal activity has become international in its scope and effect. The program focuses on the acquisition of both substantive knowledge and practical skills through innovative academic courses and externships with law firms and governmental agencies. The curriculum is extensive and includes such courses as: Criminal Law, International Criminal Law, Cybercrime, Genetics and the Legal System, International Human Rights, Legal Responses to Terrorism. Military Criminal Law, National Security Law, White Collar and Corporate Crime, Expert Witness and Scientific Evidence and many more.
Pierce Law offers two degree choices. Students who have not earned a law degree, may pursue the one-year interdisplinary degree, Master of International Criminal Law and Justice (MICLJ). Students who have already earned a basis law degree entitling them to practice in their home jurisdiction may earn an LLM degree, Master of Laws in International Criminal Law and Justice (LLM-ICLJ). The Master of Laws in International Criminal Law and Justice (LLM-ICLJ) is an academic degree designed for law graduates (JD or LLB) who desire a postgraduate law degree. The LLM degree is particularly recommended for candidates who are interested in pursuing a career in teaching and research in international criminal law.
In May of this year, Professor Keith Harrison who is the Director of the program will host the second annual Advanced Topics in International Criminal Law and Justice seminar in Washington DC. Last year this one week-long, 2 credit, ABA approved course included such topics as Terrorism, Genocide, War Crimes, National Security, International Counterfeiting and Money Laundering. This year the course is scheduled to meet from May 19- May 23, 2008.
Please take a look at the brochure for our International Criminal Law and Justice program.
