<p>I am interested in international law, particularly from an IR perspective. I am having trouble deciding between law school and grad school. My background is a bit untraditional. I have a BA and MA in Literature (interdisciplinary, cultural studies focused), and became interest in law and IR through my work in journalism. </p>
<p>I have been accepted to American SIS International Politics concentration. I am so excited, but unsure if it is a good path toward a PhD. I know that due to my background, I will have to do as much research as possible, find a prof to be a mentor, publish, etc...in order to get into a top PhD program (if that is possible at all). Assuming I get a solid 4.0 (or thereabout) in my first 3 semesters at SIS, would that be enough IR background to apply to PhD programs in my second year of the MA?</p>
<p>My other option is doing a law degree at Cambridge or Oxford in the UK (senior status, 2 years) and then a PhD (or LLM) after. </p>
<p>Basically, I am wondering if I can study and research international law (public not private, human rights and laws of war particularly) in an IR program without actually having a law degree. </p>
<p>Also, does anyone know the salary difference between law profs and IR profs? I heard it was double for law profs. This isn't a deal breaker by any means, but I am curious....</p>
<p>Sorry for the rant, guys! And thanks in advance for your input!</p>