Masters Degree in International Relations?
There are many colleges that you could apply to. Another degree you might seek besides IR is IS or international studies. There are also many people with criminal justice and international justice degrees that will attend law school and apply for these jobs. According to the CIA's website: Minimum requirements include a bachelor's or master's degree in international affairs, national security studies or related subjects, preferably with a strong Middle East or South Asia focus or other regional expertise. Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4-point scale is required. Competitive candidates typically will have higher GPAs, relevant experience, and strong oral expression and writing skills, including the demonstrated ability to write concise prose. Excellent analytical ability, solid interpersonal skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines are also required. Foreign language proficiency and foreign area knowledge gained through study, travel or work abroad is desired. So in other words you could pretty much major in any social science that was international related, you need to have a top notch GPA and need to try to become positively fluent in at least one of the languages for the area that you wish to practice. Reading between the lines it looks like you are expected to have studied or spent time in these places as well.
Is it possible to study a master’s degree in International Law if I have graduated from a bachelor’s degree in international relations?
I don’t think so. You will need an LLB or JD to study a Master’s in International Law.If you do not want to spend 3 years doing LLB, then consider being accepted to the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy to study a Master’s in International Relations. They offer a very good concentration in Public International Law for students who do not have a Law background.But to practise as an Intetnational Lawyer, you will need an LLB or JD. Moreover it is a very specialised and difficult career but rewarding as well. Whereas a degree in International Relations is more general and allows you the freedom to go in many directions.
What jobs do people with a degree in International Studies/Relations have?
There are 10 jobs that a person with a bachelor's degree in International Studies/Relations or an advanced degree may be qualified to fill. Six jobs are for bachelor's degree holders and four jobs are for those with advanced degrees. They are: 1) International Relations Specialist International Publications 2) Humanitarian Relief Worker US Agency for International Development (USAID) 3) Cross Cultural Trainer World Health Organization 4) Diplomat International Visitors Councils 5) Public Affairs Coordinator Organization with International Clients 6) Foreign Service Official Government Departments & Embassies Other jobs and more career positions with advanced training are also available. They are: 7) International Lawyer 8) Professor of International Studies 9) Researcher 10) College/University International Student Adviser Good luck.
Is it possible to take a masters in international relations if you graduated as a bachelor in engineering?
International Relations requires graduation in arts / humanities like political sciences. If you have graduated in engineering, all the better. In India, only Jawaharlal Nehru University offers the course. Prepare for the entrance examinations because those are a prerequisite. To help, I have attached a list of the Top Universities for Politics & International Studies in 2015 Kindly pick one that suits you and apply.You may read User-10380354644824673580's answer to Is it possible to take a masters in international relations if you graduated as a bachelor in engineering? His friend had the exact same predicament as you.
Is it better to study law or international relations for a bachelor’s degree, if you want to work in an international organization?
Law, definately. You can always take extracurricular modules to widen IR curriculum, and focus your thesis on a proper aspect of some international organizations or affairs with a right mentor.I graduated from IR and I have a good job due to a lot of luck and a lot of connections that I maintained and keep - but definately not due to my diploma.And diploma in Law widens your options if your interests shift. With legal background you may also join very interesting diplomatic teams that work in international dispute settlement. With IR there is no such option.
What degrees should I major in to become a lawyer?
It doesn't really matter what you major in. Popular choices are history, political science, business (wide variety here), engineering, english. The important part is to pick a major that is useful to you. Majoring in basket-weaving won't impress any admission committee. God forbid you get a Bachelors and then decide you don't want to be a lawyer. Also, if you pick a major you are interested in, then your grades will generally be higher. As for the suggestion of Criminal Justice, it would demonstrate an interest in being a criminal lawyer but nothing else. Very few law students actually pursue criminal law as career.