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Civil Law Certificate at Tulane University

Tulane University, United States

Programme overview

A certificate for JD students offering civil and comparative law courses unavailable at most law schools, aimed at students who plan to practise internationally or in civil law jurisdictions. Tulane has taught both common and civil law for more than 160 years.

Faculty: School of Law  |  Department: Civil Law  |  Duration: 18 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: New Orleans, LA, United States

What you will study

At least 15 of 18 credit hours must be Basic Courses, with at least one from each of three groups (Obligations and Special Contracts; Persons and Family Property; Property and Procedure), e.g. Obligations I and II, Community Property, Civil Law Property. The remaining 3 may be Basic or Enrichment Courses such as Roman Law, Comparative Private Law or Mixed Jurisdictions Seminar.

Career pathways

Suited to practice internationally or in civil law jurisdictions.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 18 credit hours

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