Master in U.S. & International Law

At Handong Global University in Pohang, South Korea, the U.S. & International Law program offers a master's degree taught in English. This discipline pairs the study of American legal doctrine with the rules and institutions that govern relations between states and across borders, equipping graduates to operate in legal environments where domestic and international law intersect. Students typically work through U.S. legal fundamentals such as contract law, constitutional principles, and civil litigation procedure, alongside international law topics including treaty law, dispute settlement mechanisms, trade regulation, and human rights frameworks. The program also builds comparative legal reasoning skills, training students to analyze how common-law approaches used in the United States differ from civil-law traditions found in much of the rest of the world. Instruction commonly relies on case analysis, legal writing, and moot court practice, mirroring the pedagogical style used in U.S. law schools. Graduates pursue careers in international law practice, multinational corporate legal departments, government bodies handling trade and foreign relations, and international organizations that need staff versed in both American and international legal frameworks. Others pursue further bar qualification or continue into doctoral legal research. The program spans four to six semesters, admitting students in February or March, with English-medium instruction bringing together an international cohort alongside Korean students pursuing careers in cross-border legal practice. Given the extent to which international business, diplomacy, and dispute resolution now depend on legal professionals fluent in both U.S. and international law, this program positions graduates for roles that require navigating multiple legal systems at once.