International Law

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the study of public international law–the Law of Nations. Elements studied include the role of treaties, international organizations, customs, judicial decisions, and sources of international law. Also considered are the factors that make difficult the enforcement of international law (military, economic, political, etc.). Specific international legal documents are considered, including the United Nations, The Universal Declaration on Human Rights, and the charters of various regional organizations, and international charter trade organization.