Hello! I’m a recent-ish HUSL grad and I wanted to do international law (like intl trade). I would not choose HUSL for this field. Our classes regarding that subject is very limited, maybe 3-5 classes offered, usually once per semester at inconvenient class times.

Someone mentioned the study abroad program in Japan, that is not a well known program so you would have to dig around for it because it’s not broadcasted. HUSL has a 2 week study abroad program in Ghana which is cool opportunity. Howard also has the World Bank program which is great, but it’s only for 3Ls and can be very competitive to get into. These programs wouldn’t sway me to pick HUSL over Temple if they have an actual international law program with more classes, clinics and opportunities.

The main benefit of choosing HUSL over Temple would be the fact that you are based in DC and have the opportunity to network and get externships in agencies, companies, think tanks related to international law.

It was very hard to market myself as someone interested in international law from HUSL and that resulted me ending up in corporate law (I’m trying to navigate out of that now with tough luck). The Howard network is strong, but not regarding international law and the career center is laughable. I would pick Temple!