Master in U.S. & International Law

Tuition is 6,631 USD per year.

In Pohang, South Korea, Handong Global University offers a master's degree in U.S. & International Law, taught in English. This program addresses two intertwined bodies of law: the doctrines that structure the American legal system, and the rules and institutions that govern interactions among states, corporations, and individuals across borders. Coursework generally includes U.S. constitutional and civil law fundamentals alongside international law topics such as treaty interpretation, international arbitration, trade regulation, and human rights law. Students develop comparative legal analysis skills, contrasting the common-law reasoning used in the United States with the legal traditions found in Korea and elsewhere. Instruction often follows the case-method style associated with U.S. law schools, paired with moot court practice and legal writing coursework that sharpen argumentation and drafting ability. Graduates of programs combining U.S. and international law typically move into international law firm practice, corporate legal departments managing cross-border deals, government roles related to trade and foreign policy, and positions with international organizations that require legal staff conversant in multiple systems. Others pursue further bar admission processes or continue into research-focused legal study. The program runs for four to six semesters, admitting new students in February or March. Because instruction is in English, the program is open to international students studying alongside Korean classmates who are preparing for legal careers with a cross-border dimension. As global commerce and diplomacy increasingly require professionals who can operate across both American and international legal frameworks, this program is structured to build exactly that dual competency.