International Law (LAW-660-001)
Goldman
Meets: 01:30 PM - 02:50 PM (TTH) - Room 401
Enrolled: 75 / Limit: 90
Notices
Please Note: There will be a make-up class for International Law on Saturday, November 5th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in Room 503.
Description
The rules governing the conduct of states inter se and their relations with individuals and legal entities; jurisdictional concepts; the status, application, and litigation of international law rules in U.S. courts; sovereign's immunity; recognition; international agreements; the Law of the Sea; human rights; and international claims and adjudications.
Textbooks and Other Materials
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First Class Readings
THE AUG 23rd CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Please Read CB, pp. 1-4 (through question 4); skim 7 (beginning with Section B.1) – 20. Read L. Henkin, How Nations Behave, pp. 25-31; T. Frank, Legitimacy in the International System, pp. 38-44; H. Koh, Why Do Nations Obey International Law, pp. 44-47.
Syllabus
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