Cornell Law School offers students the opportunity to earn both a Cornell J.D. and a graduate law degree from one of Cornell’s partner institutions, a internationally focused joint degree, or a specialization:

J.D./Master en Droit, Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University

In this four-year J.D./Master en Droit program, students spend two years at Cornell and then two years at Paris 1.  

The program prepares graduates for admission to the bar in the United States and French. Courses at Paris 1 are taught in French. Prospective Cornell students who are interested in this program should indicate their interest on initial application to Cornell Law. Matriculated students should apply in the spring semester of their first year. 

Important Requirements for this Program

  • Students must have a minimum required cumulative MPR of 3.2 to be eligible to apply.
  • Students must submit a statement of purpose indicating how the study abroad opportunities ties to their overall goals.
  • Student must receive, and acknowledge receipt of, disclosures re: accommodations (this will take the form of a statement by the school conveying that the study abroad partner institution may not maintain accommodations and/or student support services that are comparable to what is available at Cornell.)
  • Students must submit to the Dean of Students (DOS) documentation showing either that they have completed all of their degree requirements prior to their study abroad; or alternatively that they have a clear and well-defined plan for timely meeting their degree requirements.

J.D./LL.M., Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University

Students in this three-year J.D./LL.M. program spend two years at Cornell and one year at Paris 1. Courses at Paris 1 are taught in French.

Important Requirements for this Program

  • Students must have a minimum required cumulative MPR of 3.2 to be eligible to apply.
  • Students must submit a statement of purpose indicating how the study abroad opportunities ties to their overall goals.
  • Student must receive, and acknowledge receipt of, disclosures re: accommodations (this will take the form of a statement by the school conveying that the study abroad partner institution may not maintain accommodations and/or student support services that are comparable to what is available at Cornell.)
  • Students must submit to the Dean of Students (DOS) documentation showing either that they have completed all of their degree requirements prior to their study abroad; or alternatively that they have a clear and well-defined plan for timely meeting their degree requirements.

J.D./LL.M., Universidade Católica Portuguesa

Students in this three-year J.D./LL.M. program spend two years at Cornell and one year at Universidade Católica Portuguesa. Courses at Católica are taught in English.

Important Requirements for this Program

  • Students must have a minimum required cumulative MPR of 3.2 to be eligible to apply.
  • Students must submit a statement of purpose indicating how the study abroad opportunities ties to their overall goals.
  • Student must receive, and acknowledge receipt of, disclosures re: accommodations (this will take the form of a statement by the school conveying that the study abroad partner institution may not maintain accommodations and/or student support services that are comparable to what is available at Cornell.)
  • Students must submit to the Dean of Students (DOS) documentation showing either that they have completed all of their degree requirements prior to their study abroad; or alternatively that they have a clear and well-defined plan for timely meeting their degree requirements.

J.D./LL.M. in International and Comparative Law

Cornell Law offers students an opportunity to earn both a J.D. degree and an LL.M. degree with Honors in International and Comparative Law in three years. The program requirements include 20 upper class credits in international and comparative law in addition to the 84 credits required for the J.D. degree. Students may apply to be admitted to the joint degree program after matriculation provided application is made before completion of their first year.  

J.D. with Specialization in International Legal Affairs

The J.D. with Honors in International Legal Affairs program helps prepare students for international private practice, business that is international in scope, international public interest practice, or government service. Students participating in this program take required and elective courses in international and comparative law and complete 89 credits instead of the 84 credits required for the J.D.  Students may apply for this program any time after their first year of law school and prior to their third year of law school.