275.01 International Law
This course offers a general introduction to the international legal system and provides a foundation for more specialized courses. Topics covered include the sources, actors and institutions of international law; the application of international law by U.S. courts; adjudication by international tribunals; the extraterritorial application of domestic law; and an introduction to specific topics, such as human rights, international criminal law, international trade and investment, environmental protection, and the use of force.
Spring 2020
| Course Number | Course Credits | Evaluation Method | Instructor | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 275.01 |
3
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Final Exam
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Laurence R. Helfer | ||
| Sakai site: https://sakai.duke.edu/portal/site/LAW.275.01.Sp20 | |||||
| Email list: LAW.275.01.Sp20@sakai.duke.edu | |||||
| Course | |
| Degree Requirements |
JD elective
IntlLLM-SJD-EXC elective
LLM-ICL (JD) required
Course Requirements - Public Interest
PIPS elective
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| Course Areas of Practice |
International and Comparative Law
Law, Democracy, and Society
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