Politics, Law, and International Relations

The Politics, Law, and International Relations program offers two distinct tracks of study, and serves as the departmental home of the college’s nationally known pre-law program.  This degree will provide you with a sound knowledge of five principal areas of study - American politics, political thought, international relations, comparative government, and legal studies. 

Learn more about the types of classes that you will take as a Politics, Law, and International Relations student by visiting the department’s Degrees & Requirements webpage.      

POLITICS, LAW, AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CAREER EXPLORATION RESOURCES:

To discover applicable job titles, job/internship links, and industry information, visit What Can I Do With This Major? maintained by the Career Center at the University of Tennessee.

For a sample of Legal occupations, the Occupational Outlook Handbook provides everything from quick facts to detailed career path insights including educational requirements and salary ranges. 

E&H POLITICS, LAW, AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS MAJORS AFTER GRADUATION:

Check-out what some of our E&H Politics, Law, and International Relations Alumni are up to these days!

WHERE HAVE E&H POLITICS, LAW, AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS STUDENTS INTERNED?

Visit the department’s Resources & Opportunities webpage.

Visit the E&H Internship Program webpage to access detailed information about how to pursue an internship for academic credit.