Albany Law Recognized for International Law, Trial Advocacy by preLaw Magazine

Albany Law School has been recognized as a leader in international law and trial advocacy by preLaw magazine. 

“International law is no longer confined to treaties and courtrooms abroad. Across law schools in the United States, the field is becoming more practical, more interdisciplinary and more directly tied to real-world accountability,” magazine editors wrote. “From technology-driven human rights advocacy to transnational partnerships and war crimes prosecution, schools are giving students hands-on opportunities to engage with global legal challenges as they unfold.”

Albany Law School has a number of faculty that specialize in international law. Professor Rose Rameau has represented the law school at the 16th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD16), a pivotal global gathering shaping the future of international trade, investment, and sustainable development. She also participated as a panelist at the Atlanta International Arbitration Society’s 14th Annual Conference, which brought together leading experts from around the world to explore the theme, “Challenges to International Dispute Resolution in the Evolving International Legal Order.”

Albany Law School also earned a place on our Trial Advocacy Honor Roll.

Albany Law students have multiple opportunities to hone their courtroom skills. Through the Anthony V. Cardona '70 Moot Court Program at Albany Law School, students learn legal research, analysis, writing and oral advocacy skills through the program. The Edward P. Swyer Center Justice Center also offers opportunities for students to learn client counseling, courtroom skills, discovery building, and related work through its six in-house clinics.

“Trial advocacy has always been central to legal training, but its scope is rapidly expanding. As courtrooms evolve, technology reshapes litigation and the bar exam places greater weight on practical skills, law schools are rethinking how they prepare students for life in front of a judge and jury. From immersive trial simulations and national competitions to e-discovery training and AI-assisted instruction, advocacy programs are blending tradition with innovation,” magazine editors wrote.