Center for International and Comparative Law
The Center for International and Comparative Law promotes the study and understanding of international and comparative law, and of the political and economic institutions that support the international legal order. The Center sponsors research, publication, teaching, and the dissemination of knowledge about international legal issues, with special emphasis on human rights, democracy, intellectual property, and international business transactions.
Center for International & Comparative Law Associates
Various members of the University of Baltimore community participate in and benefit from events at the center including University of Baltimore law faculty, visiting fellows, staff, and students.
- Faculty and Staff
- Visiting Fellows and Research Scholars
- University of Baltimore International Law Society
- Advisory Board Members
Research & Scholarship
To promote the study and understanding of international and comparative law, and of the political and economic institutions that support the international legal order, the Center is involved in a number of research and scholarship initiatives.
Publications and Journals
- ASIL Studies in International Legal Theory
- Ius Gentium: Comparative Perspectives on Law and Justice
- AMINTAPHIL: The Philosophical Foundations of Law and Justice
Events
The Center for International and Comparative Law hosts a number of visits, events, and colloquia throughout the year. Guests have included renowned international law scholars and judges, through its annual Center for International and Comparative Law Lecture and the John Sumner Stead Colloquium on International & Comparative Law.
International Law Opportunities for Students
The Center for International and Comparative Law seeks to improve international law education for the students at the University of Baltimore and beyond. These efforts include:
- International & Comparative Law Courses
- Study Abroad
- Exchanges with Sister Schools
- Exchanges through the European-American Consortium for Legal Education
- University of Baltimore International Law Society
Masters Degree Program for Lawyers Educated outside the United States
The Center was established in October 1994 as an academic research institute of the University of Baltimore School of Law. Initiatives are coordinated with other University of Maryland institutions through the System Associates Program and the John Sumner Stead Colloquium on International and Comparative Law.
Contact Us:
Tel: 410-837 4532
Fax: 410-837-4396
CICL@ubalt.edu