Upper Level·T14 #3·Cambridge, Massachusetts

International Law at Harvard Law

International Law examines the legal principles governing relations between nations, the role of international organizations, and the interplay between domestic and international legal systems. Students study treaties, customary international law, and human rights.

Key Topics in International Law

Sources of international law (treaties, custom, general principles)

Treaty interpretation and enforcement

State sovereignty and jurisdiction

International organizations (UN, ICJ, ICC)

Human rights law

Law of armed conflict

International trade law (WTO, NAFTA/USMCA)

Diplomatic immunity

Extradition

Domestic incorporation of international law

Key Questions in International Law

Is this a binding treaty obligation or customary international law?

Does the state have jurisdiction under international law?

How do domestic courts treat international legal obligations?

What remedies are available under international law?

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