Study

This course offers a broad introduction to international law and provides a foundation for more specialized courses.  Topics covered include the key sources, actors, and institutions of international law; the application of international law by domestic courts; adjudication by international tribunals; the extraterritorial application of domestic law.  Part I of the course provides an overview of these foundations issues.  Part II is comprised of a series of case studies on selected topics in international law, including human rights, international crimes, international trade and investment, environmental protection, and the use of force.

Note on scheduling for Spring 2023:
To accommodate Professor Helfer’s responsibilities as a member of the UN Human Rights Committee, which meets in Geneva, Switzerland in March 2023, several class meetings will need to be canceled, rescheduled or held on Zoom.  Please note - the first class meeting will be held on Friday January 13, 2023 @ 12:30 to 1:45 PM.   Additional information about canceled and rescheduled classes will appear on the course syllabus.

Special Notes:

First class meeting 1/13/23

Spring 2023

Course Number	Course Credits	Evaluation Method	Instructor
275.01	Course Credits 3	Final Exam	Laurence R. Helfer
Sakai site: https://sakai.duke.edu/portal/site/LAW-275-01-Sp23
Email list: LAW-275-01-Sp23@sakai.duke.edu