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The UA's James E. Rogers College of Law introduced the new program due to rising demands for lawyers who have solid international business skills.

By University Communications
March 14, 2008

The newest program at The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law will give students the skills necessary to work in an increasingly global economy.

The newly introduced juris doctor certificate program in international trade and business law will equip graduates with the legal skills to help them function as legal counsel for a wide range of clients, whether they be a Fortune 500 company or a limited liability company.

The new offering is a direct response to an increasing demand for lawyers who have global business skills, but also comes because students were seeking out a more globally focused education.

"Students are becoming more interested in acquiring international skills early in their law school careers," said David A. Gantz, law professor and director of the International Trade Law Program.

"Many of them plan to start working in transnational settings right off the bat, and they need to have a solid foundation as J.D. graduates," Gantz added.

The program draws upon the expert faculty in the law school teaching an extensive list of courses in international trade, commercial law and business law.

Both the public and private dimensions of international trade law will be taught, and there will be a strong emphasis on courses about U.S. law – topics that are essential to effective representation of domestic and international business clients.

Multinational tax transactions, international antiturst law, international enviornmental law, foreign investment in developing countries and comparative law are among the courses students will be able to take. Students will also learn about human rights, globalization, bankruptcy, patent law, immigration issues and corporate ethics.