International Studies & Law
Whether you are an incoming high school student, a current undergraduate student, or an aspiring graduate student, the School for International Studies provides opportunities and supports that allow you to flourish in a law career.
Opportunities for High School Students
SFU-Exeter Accelerated Law Program
Traditional law school routes typically take at least seven years to finish, but often more than that. The SFU-Exeter Accelerated Law Program allows you to complete your studies and become a lawyer in less time, all without having to take the LSAT. You can graduate in just six years, be prepared to enter the legal profession, and maximize your earning potential.
Complete your degree from SFU's School for International Studies and earn a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of Exeter in just six years.
Check out the Acccelerated Law Program course planning map for International Studies major students in the ALP program.
Opportunities for Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Our program is excellent for equipping students with the education and practical experiences they need to excel in legal education. We cover a wide range of perspectives in international studies, equipping our students with the toolkit they need to build a strong legal foundation. Students in our program have gone on to successful careers as lawyers, diplomats, and more.
Caitlyn Waterhouse, BAIS 2024 | Pursuing Juris Doctor degree at the University of Victoria
"Law school has felt like a natural progression from my learning in the International Studies program. IS equipped me with crucial background to understanding the socio-political context underpinning legal issues. I would highly recommend IS to students who are interested in social justice, policy, and law."
Mason Mattu, BAIS 2026 | Accepted into law program at the University of British Columbia
"Studying International Studies helps you think critically about power, relations, and rules that govern the international arena. In doing so, you are actively building the skills repertoire you need to challenge legal norms— something lawyers do on the daily. Alongside this, the readings I have done as part of my IS degree has made me comfortable with the workload that law school requires."
Speak to an Advisor
For International Studies students who are interested in the SFU-Exeter Accelerated Law Program, please reach out to our Academic and Career Development Advisor for more information on the program.
Explore Career Pathways in Law
See how past International Studies students have gone on to pursue careers in law.
Meet our Faculty
We are home to an accomplished group of faculty whose expertise includes law and governance, human rights and humanitarianism, international development, international relations, and security studies—grounded in deep regional knowledge from around the world.