Florida State University students planning a career in international law can receive additional training in the College of Law’s certificate program in International Law. The program, which recognizes its graduates for their concentration in the area, carries additional requirements beyond those for the J.D. degree, and signals potential employers that a graduate has advance training in the field of international law. Admission to the International Law Certificate Program is required. Pursuant to University policy, students are not enrolled in a certificate program by virtue of being enrolled in related courses. To enroll in the International Law Certificate Program you must submit this application prior to the completion of the second course that you plan to use to satisfy the certificate requirements. Please note that the minimum cumulative GPA required for admission to the International Law Certificate Program is 2.25 (C+).
Example: Spring 2025
Please list the courses that you have taken within the International Law Certificate Program curriculum, or those in which you are currently enrolled. For a complete list of courses and program requirements, please refer to the international law certificate tracking form.
Please provide the course code and name of the International Law course (Example: LAW6260-01 Public International Law).
Example: Fall 2022
Please attach to this application a brief narrative of no more than 1 page indicating 1) your areas of interest within the international law field, broadly construed; and 2) your potential career or professional goals and the competencies you expect to develop by pursuing this certificate.