275.01 International Law

Syllabus

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 2021

Course Number Course Credits Evaluation Method Instructor
275.01
3
Final Exam
Laurence R. Helfer
Sakai site: https://sakai.duke.edu/portal/site/LAW.275.01.Sp21
Email list: LAW.275.01.Sp21@sakai.duke.edu
Course
Degree Requirements
JD elective
IntlLLM-SJD-EXC elective
LLM-ICL (JD) required
Course Requirements - Public Interest
PIPS elective
Course Areas of Practice
International and Comparative Law
Law, Democracy, and Society