Education Law Association
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Top International Law Schools

Imagine yourself working at the Hague, fighting for international human rights or defending immigrants facing deportation. The field of international law is now more important than ever with globalization, trade agreements, and human rights policies affecting the lives of millions of people around the world. Take a look at the top law schools for international law in the USA. They have been chosen based on their academic reputation, commitment to the field of international law, research centers and institutes, study abroad opportunities and exchange agreements with international law faculties.

10. University of Virginia

"Virginia is justly famous for its collegial environment that bonds students and faculty"

Location:Charlottesville, Virginia

Study Abroad Opportunities :

Joint degree from University Paris 1 Pantheon - Sorbonne Law School and Sciences Po/Paris.

Tuition/Year: $35,700

9. Yale University

"Yale Law School is one of the world's premier law schools."

Location: New Haven, Connecticut

Study Abroad Opportunities :

Fellowship at the American University in Cairo

Fellowships in International Human Rights

International Court of Justice at the Hague Internship/Clerkship

Tuition/Year: $40,900

8. University of Texas

"Students at UT Law enjoy the best of many worlds, and they emerge with a spectacular education."

Location: Austin, Texas

Study Abroad Opportunities :

Semester in London at the University of London

JD/LLM joint program with the University of Nottingham and the University of Edinburgh.

Tuition/Year: $31,648

7. University of Michigan

"A diverse body of talented students whose cooperative spirit helps bring out the best in faculty and student alike."

Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan

Study Abroad Opportunities :

Students may create their own semester study abroad arrangements, approved by the Law School, and in recent years have done so with the University of Copenhagen, ITAM in Mexico City, the University of Hong Kong, and ICADE, Comillas, in Madrid, Spain.

Tuition/Year: $38,502

6. Duke University

"A community of students and scholars located in the center of one of the country's greatest research universities."

Location: Durham, North Carolina

Study Abroad Opportunities :

Duke Law offers two international summer institutes:

The Duke-Geneva Institute in Transnational Law (Switzerland) and the Asia-America Institute in Transnational Law (Hong Kong)

Tuition/Year: $38,739

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Human Resources Educational Training and Career Prospects

Businesses have a large responsibility when dealing with employees and the professional workplace. College training programs offer the skills needed to enter careers in the human resources field. There are several human resources educational training and career prospects available to students.

The career prospects available will be determined by the degree level students pursue inside educational training. Human resources schools and colleges prepare students to understand hiring, compensation, diversity, and much more. Students that are pursuing an education will have better career possibilities by researching what program levels and concentrations coincide with their goals. Career training is available to students at both the undergraduate and graduate degree level. The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that most individuals enter the field with a bachelor's degree. Students typically start at this level of education because it opens up the most career prospects until graduate degree training is completed.

Students that work through an associate's degree program complete courses that cover several main human resources areas. Training teaches students how to provide businesses with hiring, training, and managing services in regards to the workplace. Education is focused on examining labor relations, laws, and work place issues. Programs last approximately two years and provide students with both general and career-oriented courses. Employment law, psychology, and employee development are some common career-related courses. Possible career options include:

  • Benefits Assistant
  • Recruiter

Bachelor's degree programs expose students to every aspect of the field. Students will gain advanced training in employee development and compensation. A typical four-year degree program also includes business courses. Students should expect to learn about finance, management, accounting, and information technology. Career preparation at this level is vital because most employers in today's business world prefer employees that have a bachelor's degree. Organized labor laws, negotiation strategies, and global issues are some common curriculum areas student's work through. Students can step into careers as:

  • Compensation Specialists
  • Development Managers

The ability to attract and motivate employees is gained when students complete programs at the master's degree level. The services provided by human resources in today's global economy are explored. Students also learn how to develop and assess management procedures. The effective and smooth organizational performance is a key component to most advanced careers. The skill set to solve work environment and employee problems is coupled with the other diverse duties integrated into the field. Students study topics that include training strategies, performance management systems, and employee benefits. Popular careers include.

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Federal Law Enforcement Programs

With almost 1% of the adult population of the United States currently incarcerated (1,404,503), it is clear that there is a never-ending demand for qualified people to work in law enforcement. From front line police officers to end of the line prison workers, having well-trained enforcers of the law is critical to keeping law and order. Providing education for these agents falls to federal law enforcement programs.

Types of Available Positions:

Policing: officers, sheriffs and deputies at the state and local level as well as Military Police.

Federal Agents: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Drug Enforcement Agency, Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Naval Criminal Investigative Service, and IRS are just a few of the 88 Federal Agencies who offer employment for officers.

Prisons: wardens and correctional officers.

Probation Officers: employed by state and local governments.

National Security: Border Agents, Coast Guard, Air Marshals, Postal Inspectors, State Department, and Homeland Security.

Although the amount of education required for each position may vary, all applicants would be well-supported by courses obtained from one of the federal enforcement programs available.

FLETA is a great resource if you are thinking about getting an education which will lead to a job in Federal enforcement. FLETA (Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation) offers a comprehensive and transparent accreditation for institutions which offer federal law enforcement programs. With so many federal law programs to select from, using this website should help you narrow your choices.

The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC): 12 separate programs from Criminal Investigator Training Program to Uniformed Police Training Program.

Customs and Border Protection: three programs including the Basic Entry Specialist Training Program and the U.S. Border Patrol Spanish Task-Based Language Teaching Program.

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) National Criminal Investigation Training Academy: Special Agent Basic Training Program and one other.

The Air Force Special Investigations Academy: offers a basic course.

U.S. Military Police School: civilian police academy.

The Department of Energy: Basic Security Police Officer Training.

TSA (Transportation Safety Agency): 3 air marshal courses including the Federal Air Marshal Training Program Part 1 and II.

U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Law Enforcement Academy: two programs including the Basic Boarding Officer Course.

U.S. Federal Reserve System: Basic Law Enforcing Courses.

U.S. Department of State Diplomatic Security Training Center: two courses including Basic Special Agent Course.

U.S. Postal Inspection Service: Basic Inspector Training, Postal Police Officer Basic Training and a Facilitator Program.

U.S. Secret Service, James J. Rowley Training Center: Special Agent Training Course and two others.

Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS): Special Agent Basic Training Program and an instructor course.

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