275.01 International Law
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: To accommodate Professor Helfer’s responsibilities as a member of the UN Human Rights Committee, which meets in Geneva, Switzerland in late February and March 2025, several class meetings will need to be rescheduled or held on Zoom. Details will be provided in the course syllabus for Spring 2025.
Spring 2025
| Course Number | Course Credits | Evaluation Method | Instructor | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 275.01 |
3
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Final Exam
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Laurence R. Helfer | ||
| Canvas site: https://canvas.duke.edu/courses/48377 | |||||
| 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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