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International Law at Yale 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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