{"id":144489,"date":"2026-02-19T14:10:30","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T22:10:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/2026\/02\/19\/the-best-law-schools-for-international-law-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-02-19T14:10:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T22:10:30","slug":"the-best-law-schools-for-international-law-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xira.com\/p\/2026\/02\/19\/the-best-law-schools-for-international-law-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Law Schools For International Law (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In an era defined by global interconnectedness, understanding international law is no longer optional for today\u2019s legal thinkers \u2014 it\u2019s essential. International law provides the frameworks that govern how nations interact, resolve disputes, protect human rights, and address transnational issues like climate change, trade, and security, shaping everything from treaties to courtroom decisions across borders. For current and aspiring law students, engaging with international legal principles introduces them to the skills necessary to navigate a world where legal boundaries are increasingly global rather than purely domestic, preparing them to advocate, negotiate, and innovate on the world stage.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nationaljurist.com\/top-law-schools-for-international-law\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">National Jurist\u2019s preLaw magazine<\/a>\u00a0recently released its specialty ranking of the best law schools for international law on its International Law Honor Roll, highlighting schools for the strength of their programs. Here\u2019s the methodology that was used:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>preLaw magazine grades law schools based on the breadth of their curricular offerings. The scores are figured as follows: 30% for a concentration, 24% for a clinic, 12% for a center, 12% for an externship, 9% for a journal, 8% for a student group, 5% for a certificate and added value for additional offerings.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Without further ado, according to preLaw magazine, these are the law schools that earned A+ grades for their international law programs (listed in alphabetical order):<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Berkeley Law<\/li>\n<li>Cardozo School of Law<\/li>\n<li>Case Western Reserve University<\/li>\n<li>Fordham University<\/li>\n<li>Georgetown University<\/li>\n<li>LMU Loyola Law School<\/li>\n<li>Rutgers Law<\/li>\n<li>Santa Clara University<\/li>\n<li>UCLA School of Law<\/li>\n<li>University of Miami<\/li>\n<li>University of Michigan<\/li>\n<li>University of Washington<\/li>\n<li>Vanderbilt Law School<\/li>\n<li>Washington and Lee University<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nationaljurist.com\/top-law-schools-for-international-law\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>\u00a0to see the rest of the Honor Roll.<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations to all of the law schools that made the cut for this important ranking.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nationaljurist.com\/top-law-schools-for-international-law\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Top law schools for international law<\/a> [preLaw magazine \/ National Jurist]<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/abovethelaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/11\/Staci-Zaretsky.jpg?resize=150%2C100&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-66762\" title=\"\"><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/abovethelaw.com\/author\/staci-zaretsky\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Staci Zaretsky<\/a>\u00a0is the managing editor of Above the Law, where she\u2019s worked since 2011. She\u2019d love to hear from you, so please feel free to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:staci@abovethelaw.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">email<\/a>\u00a0her with any tips, questions, comments, or critiques. You can follow her on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/stacizaretsky.bsky.social\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Bluesky<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/stacizaretsky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">X\/Twitter<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.net\/@stacizaretsky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Threads<\/a>,\u00a0or connect with her on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/staci-zaretsky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/abovethelaw.com\/2026\/02\/the-best-law-schools-for-international-law-2026\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Best Law Schools For International Law (2026)<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/abovethelaw.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Above the Law<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-single__featured-image post-single__featured-image--medium alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"165\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/abovethelaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/international-world-flags-GettyImages-1149191912-300x165.jpg?resize=300%2C165&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<p>In an era defined by global interconnectedness, understanding international law is no longer optional for today\u2019s legal thinkers \u2014 it\u2019s essential. International law provides the frameworks that govern how nations interact, resolve disputes, protect human rights, and address transnational issues like climate change, trade, and security, shaping everything from treaties to courtroom decisions across borders. For current and aspiring law students, engaging with international legal principles introduces them to the skills necessary to navigate a world where legal boundaries are increasingly global rather than purely domestic, preparing them to advocate, negotiate, and innovate on the world stage.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nationaljurist.com\/top-law-schools-for-international-law\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">National Jurist\u2019s preLaw magazine<\/a>\u00a0recently released its specialty ranking of the best law schools for international law on its International Law Honor Roll, highlighting schools for the strength of their programs. Here\u2019s the methodology that was used:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>preLaw magazine grades law schools based on the breadth of their curricular offerings. The scores are figured as follows: 30% for a concentration, 24% for a clinic, 12% for a center, 12% for an externship, 9% for a journal, 8% for a student group, 5% for a certificate and added value for additional offerings.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Without further ado, according to preLaw magazine, these are the law schools that earned A+ grades for their international law programs (listed in alphabetical order):<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Berkeley Law<\/li>\n<li>Cardozo School of Law<\/li>\n<li>Case Western Reserve University<\/li>\n<li>Fordham University<\/li>\n<li>Georgetown University<\/li>\n<li>LMU Loyola Law School<\/li>\n<li>Rutgers Law<\/li>\n<li>Santa Clara University<\/li>\n<li>UCLA School of Law<\/li>\n<li>University of Miami<\/li>\n<li>University of Michigan<\/li>\n<li>University of Washington<\/li>\n<li>Vanderbilt Law School<\/li>\n<li>Washington and Lee University<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nationaljurist.com\/top-law-schools-for-international-law\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>\u00a0to see the rest of the Honor Roll.<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations to all of the law schools that made the cut for this important ranking.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nationaljurist.com\/top-law-schools-for-international-law\/\" id=\"https:\/\/nationaljurist.com\/top-law-schools-for-international-law\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Top law schools for international law<\/a> [preLaw magazine \/ National Jurist]<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/abovethelaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2016\/11\/Staci-Zaretsky.jpg?resize=150%2C100&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-66762\" title=\"\"><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/abovethelaw.com\/author\/staci-zaretsky\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Staci Zaretsky<\/a>\u00a0is the managing editor of Above the Law, where she\u2019s worked since 2011. She\u2019d love to hear from you, so please feel free to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/abovethelaw.com\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection#62111603010b2203000d1407160a070e03154c010d0f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">email<\/a>\u00a0her with any tips, questions, comments, or critiques. You can follow her on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/stacizaretsky.bsky.social\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Bluesky<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/stacizaretsky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">X\/Twitter<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.threads.net\/@stacizaretsky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Threads<\/a>,\u00a0or connect with her on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/staci-zaretsky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In an era defined by global interconnectedness, understanding international law is no longer optional for today\u2019s legal thinkers \u2014 it\u2019s essential. International law provides the frameworks that govern how nations interact, resolve disputes, protect human rights, and address transnational issues like climate change, trade, and security, shaping everything from treaties to courtroom decisions across borders. 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