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.

Spring 2026

Course Number	Course Credits	Evaluation Method	Instructor
275.01	3	Final Exam	Laurence R. Helfer
Canvas site: https://canvas.duke.edu/courses/74743