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Public international law governs the relationships between nations,
and among nations and organizations.
Private international law (conflict of laws) regulates private
relationships across national borders. It governs the choice of law
to apply when there are conflicts in the domestic law of different
countries related to private transactions.
ASIL Guide to
Electronic Resources for International Law
Contains chapters the European Union; Human Rights; International
Commercial Arbitration; International Criminal Law; International Economic
Law; International Environmental Law; International Intellectual Property
Law; International Organizations; Private International Law; Treaties; and
the United Nations. Is augmented by EISIL, see the Web Directories section
below.
GlobalLex:
International Law
From New York University Law School, contains research guides on:
customary international law; various regional trade organisations; international organisations;
human trafficking; international trade; environmental law; health; and
more.
International Law: Primary Sources (Suffolk University Law School)
This guide attempts to present a simplified roadmap for finding primary
source material in international law. For the purposes of this guide,
"primary source" documents are defined as treaties, international case
law, rules and regulations promulgated by Intergovernmental Organizations,
and international custom.
International Law: Resource Guide
From Cleveland State University International
Legal Research Tutorial
Covers public & private international law plus foreign and comparative
law. Provided by Duke & UC Berkeley.
Introduction to
International Law Research
By by Jean Davis and Victoria Szymczak from the Brooklyn Law School,
extensive guide covering both public and private international law.
LLRX.com:
International Law
Legal resource site contains various very helpful guides on a range
of international legal topics.
Researching Customary International Law, State Practice and the
Pronouncements of States regarding International Law
Part of the GlobalLex series of research guides from NYU Law, this guide
is written by Silke Sahl.
Conducting Research in public international law
An Introduction to Information Sources by George Middeldorp. Includes
treaties, case law, and documents.
Institute of Advanced Legal Studies: Public International Law
Written by David Gee, Deputy Librarian.
Introduction to International Law Research, Georgetown Law Library
This research guide focuses on key resources for public international law.
Introduction to Public International Law Research
Part of the
GlobalLex series of research guides from NYU Law, this guide is
written by Vicenç Feliú.
Researching Public International Law
A guide form Columbia Law School written by Kent McKeever.
ASIL Guide to Electronic Sources
for International Law: Private International Law
By Louise Tsang. The Guide covers: International Organizations;
Regional Harmonization; Private International Law Resources on LEXIS,
WESTLAW; and more.
Researching Private International Law
From the Law Library U.C. Berkeley.
Council of Europe:
Legal Advice and Public International Law
Includes links to the Treaty Office, Fight Against Terrorism, and Public
International Law.
EU@UN
The official website of the European Union at the United Nations.
European Union Law
Hague
Conference on Private International Law
Since 1893, the Hague Conference on Private International Law, has
developed and serviced Conventions which respond to global needs in the
following areas: International protection of children, family and
property relations; International legal co-operation and litigation; and
International commercial and finance law.
United Nations: International Law
Official UN Gateway to the bodies, commissions and committees concerned
with international law within the UN system.
United
National Audiovisual Library of International Law: Historical Archives
Contains sections on : Decolonization; Diplomatic and Consular
Relations; Disarmament; Education, Science and Culture; Environmental
Law; Health; Human Rights; International Economic Law; International
Organizations; Law of Outer Space; Law of the Sea; Law of Treaties;
Peace and Security; Refugees and Stateless Persons; Succession of
States.
Cornell Legal Information
Institute: Global Law
Contains sections on International Trade Law; International
Environmental Law; the United Nations; and the ILO.
Global Law Links (New York University, Law School)
Provides sections on: research guides; international treaties;
governments; international organisations; international courts and
tribunals, non-governmental organisations; legal association
societies; academic institutions; and further research in selected
topical areas.
GlobalLex: International Law
From New York University Law School.
EISIL
Electronic Information System for International provided by the
American Society for International Law covering all aspects of
international law.
Heiros
Gamos: Practice Areas: International Law
HG.org
Areas of Practice section contains over 70 primary practice areas
which are further broken out into 130 additional areas. The
organization and format of each topic is consistent from
international to local.
Heiros Gamos: United Nations
- World Organizations
Contains various links to UN bodies and sections plus NAFTA links and
other UN and international government sites.
Intute: International Law
High quality site containing links covering all aspects of international
law.
Jurist: Legal News and
Research
From the University of Pittsburgh School of law the site links to
resources for the academic community and a range of material from
individual legal academics.
Lex Mercatoria
A predominantly international commercial law site which has expanded
to cover topics such human rights and environmental law.
World Legal Information Institute
The World Legal Information Institute (WorldLII) is a free,
independent and non-profit global legal research facility. Over 270
databases from 48 jurisdictions in 20 countries are included in the
initial release of WorldLII. Databases of case-law, legislation,
treaties, law reform reports, law journals, and other materials are
included.
Exploring
International Law Blog
Is a blog by a Georgetown professor focusing on commentary and
analysis at the intersection of international law and politics. RSS
feed available.
Opinio Juris
Is a blog dedicated to reports, commentary, and debate on
current developments and scholarship in the fields of international
law and politics. RSS feed available.
Academic Council on the United Nations System (ACUNS)
A professional association of educational and research institutions,
scholars, teachers, and practitioners active in the work and study of
multilateral relations, global governance, and international cooperation,
that aims to promote teaching, research, and dialogue on a range of issues
related to the United Nations system.
American Society for International Law
The mission of the American Society of International Law is to foster the
study of international law and to promote the establishment and
maintenance of international relations on the basis of law and justice.
See also: Issues for
sections on: human rights and humanitarian law; international security;
international institutions; environment, science and technology;
development and international law; trade and investment; transnational
litigation & arbitration; and women and international law
British Institute of International and
Comparative Law
First begun in 1895: its' aim is to advance the understanding of
international and comparative law; to promote the rule of law in
international affairs; and to promote their application through research,
publications and events.
Canadian Council on International Law (CCIL)
The Canadian Council on International Law (CCIL) was established in 1972
in order to promote the co-operative study and analysis of international
legal problems by scholars in universities and by professionals in
government service and private practice.
European Society of International Law (ESIL)
ESIL aims to contribute to the rule of law in international relations and
to promote the study of public international law.
International Bar Association (IBA)
The International Bar Association (IBA), established in 1947, has a
membership of 30,000 lawyers and 195 bar associations and law societies.
International Law Association (ILA)
The main objectives of the Association are the study, clarification and
development of both public and private international law.
International Law Students Association (ILSA)
The International Law Students Association is a non-profit association of
students and lawyers who are dedicated to the promotion of international
law. Public
International Law and Policy Group
A non-profit organization which provides free legal and policy
formulation assistance to states and governments involved in conflicts
such as legal aspects of peace negotiations, post-conflict constitution
drafting, and war crimes tribunals concerning the protection of human
rights, self-determination, and the prosecution of war crimes.
Société québécoise de droit
international, Canada
Quebec International Law Society (QILS) was founded in April of 1982
with the aim of uniting all those who where interested in international
law, both in the fields of research and practice of law.
Recueil Des Cours - Hague Academy of International Law
The Peace Palace Library provides an excellent searchable database of
all volumes of this publication. It is searchable keyword and browseable
by author, topic and year. N.B. this is a bibliographic tool if you need
access to the full text see:
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