Graduate, International, Compliance, and Legal Studies (GICLS)
About GICLS
The GICLS office within Widener University Delaware Law School is a unique department of educational programs for both domestic and international lawyers and non-lawyers. GICLS is the acronym for Graduate, International, Compliance, and Legal Studies. The name of our department encompasses the many degrees and program options offered below. The GICLS office offers a diverse array of opportunities for professionals pursuing a career in law, whether aiming to practice law, explore a law-adjacent field, or expand their expertise. It provides guidance in finding the ideal degree program to launch or advance careers, build professional development skills, or enrich knowledge. Choose from a variety of legal education degrees, from undergraduate to doctorate, or specialty programs like the summer law programs or legal scholars academy. Some programs are offered online, a convenient option for working professionals or for foreign-trained lawyers who wish to remain outside the U.S. while earning their advanced law degree from Delaware Law School.
Graduate Programs
Delaware Law School offers a diverse range of graduate programs designed to equip students with advanced legal expertise and practical skills, including options for non-lawyers. Programs such as the Master of Jurisprudence (M.J.) allow individuals without a law degree to gain valuable legal knowledge that can enhance their careers in various fields. With options like the Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.), Master of Laws (LL.M.) and Graduate Certificate, students can further tailor their education to meet specific professional goals. The law school’s faculty, renowned for their expertise and commitment to student success, foster a supportive environment for academic and professional growth.
SJD Programs
Immerse yourself in scholarly achievement with corporate or health law dissertation research with dedicated faculty supervisors.
LLM Programs
Join law graduates from around the world to advance your career with a legal specialty or prepare to take a US bar exam.
Master of Jurisprudence
100% online degree for non-lawyers, with a specialization in corporate law, compliance, and ethics.
Graduate Certificates
A shorter option than the MJ degree, a 100% online graduate certificate program, with a specialization in corporate law, compliance and ethics.
Graduate Enrichment Courses
We welcome you to engage in learning by taking classes on an ad hoc basis, without declaring a major.
International Partnerships and Special Programs
Delaware Law welcomes foreign-trained lawyers. In fact, our International programs attract students from around the world. In recent years, we have enrolled students from Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America in addition to students from North America. Diversity brings a tremendous range of knowledge to our programs and has greatly enriched the educational experiences of faculty and students. We offer a variety of degree programs specially designed to meet the needs of foreign students and US citizens who received their legal training abroad.
International Summer Law Programs
Learn about to the U.S. legal system while experiencing cultural and social immersion with colleagues from around the world.
Legal Scholars Academy
This one-week immersion program for judiciary, practitioners, and international law students offers an opportunity to explore both U.S. and global legal issues.
Legal English
Non-native English speakers receive training in English language skills in the areas of legal writing, legal vocabulary, academic reading, and professional speaking.
Distinguished Research Scholars
Advanced practitioners and judiciary can spend time in Delaware as they focus on specialized research with this short-term, flexible program.
International Dual Degrees
Earn both a U.S. LLM and an advanced foreign law degree while studying both U.S. and international legal issues.
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Get to know us. To fit your schedule, we offer a variety of ways to visit us in person or virtually. Join us on Zoom , or, if you are in our area, we are happy to take you on a campus tour.
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Questions? Get in touch. We would be happy to assist you. Call us at 302-377-2780 or email us at [email protected].