Law and Diplomacy

The Law and Diplomacy major offers an innovative interdisciplinary purely undergraduate program designed to prepare students who may be considering pursuing law school or entering careers in fields such as international relations, public policy, and global governance.

The program combines a wide variety of rigorous course options that cover subjects including economics, foreign languages and international relations as well as applied law in business, technology, health, gaming, sports and entertainment.

Over the course of their undergraduate experience, students will have opportunities in the classroom, at campus-based research centers and through professional internships and immersive study seminars, to develop highly sought after skills that can be applied to internationally-focused careers. Students are invited to apply their diverse academic interests and passions as they develop a deeper understanding of the world in the classroom and beyond.

Resources:

BY THE NUMBERS

40 Countries Represented
17 Diplomacy Focused Clubs / Organizatoins
4 Research Centers
600+ Internship Partners

The School of Diplomacy: An Introduction

Are you interested in pursuing a global career? Seton Hall's School of Diplomacy and International Relations offers an unparalleled education, quick access to UN, professional internships and more.

Curriculum

At the School of Diplomacy and International Relations, we offer courses in Washington, D.C., at the United Nations, and on our suburban New Jersey campus — just 14 miles from New York City. Students have the opportunity to not just study — but actually practice -diplomacy and international relations.

Courses and classroom discussions are enriched by our diverse student body, interactions with visiting international leaders and by real-world, practical perspectives from our distinguished faculty.

The courses in the Law and Diplomacy major allow students to deepen their understanding of the complex challenges facing our world by examining a range of topics including:

Public International Law
Human Rights Law and Policy
The U.S. Constitution
Common Law
Legislation and Regulation
Cybersecurity and Privacy Law and Policy
Crime, Law and Society

Course Exam Schedules

Undergraduate Course Catalogue

Internships

Our director of internships works one-on-one with students to tailor the school's internship experiences to individual interests. Students receive personalized advice based on their career goals.

Here are just a few of the internship opportunities our students have pursued recently.

Learn more about internships and career development at the School.

Faculty

The Law and Diplomacy program brings together an interdisciplinary faculty from several schools at the University, including Diplomacy, Law, Business and Arts and Sciences. These dedicated scholars and practitioners draw on their diverse experiences and backgrounds to bridge the gap between theory and practice - in the classroom and beyond.

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