For those candidates who received the JD or LLB or its equivalent from a law school outside of the United States, enrollment in Tulane's three-week summer orientation course, Introduction to American Law, is mandatory. The course carries 2 credits, and typically begins in late July, about three weeks before the start of fall semester classes. International students also take a 2-credit required course in Legal Research & Writing, designed especially for and with enrollment limited to international graduate students.
For international students who encounter difficulties with the English language, instruction in English as a Second Language is available.