How We Are Involved
International Law
The Law School’s longstanding international tradition occupies a central place in its intellectual life. The devotion of its faculty and students to myriad international projects has made Yale a first-class global law school. There are also numerous opportunities for post-graduate and summer fellowships in all corners of the globe.
Faculty
Publications & Journals
Funding Support
International Law Study
Yale Law School’s curricular and extracurricular offerings expose students to an exceptional array of topics on, and experiential opportunities in which to learn and engage with, international law.
Centers & Workshops at the Law School and Yale University
The strength of the Law School’s internationally-focused and specialized centers and programs is matched by the wealth of opportunities available to law students who wish to pursue international activities and research through other Yale University institutions.
Student Organizations & Initiatives
Yale Law School’s student life teems with vibrant organizations, many of are devoted to international law issues and diverse communities. It also offers support for student initiatives, organizations, and journals, as well as for participation in international moot courts.
Career Planning and Fellowships
There are a myriad of career paths in international public and private law. Yale Law School provides career counselling, resources, as well as fellowships to assist you in your professional development. In addition to the links below, we have a short guide to get you started.
Schell Center for International Human Rights
International Law Programs Staff
Friday, September 11, 2020
News
Paul Tsai China Center Promotes U.S.-China Communication Amid Bilateral Strains
The Paul Tsai China Center has sponsored and organized dialogues between non-official experts and academics with Chinese counterparts during the COVID-19 pandemic.Monday, September 14, 2020
In The Press
War Crimes Risk Grows for U.S. Over Saudi Strikes in Yemen
The New York Times
Gerard C. and Bernice Latrobe Smith Professor of International Law Oona Hathaway ’97 is quoted in the New York Times about whether President Trump’s arms-sale policies could lead to charges of war crimes against American officials.
Friday, June 19, 2020
In The Press
Time for a China rethink
Politico
YLS visiting lecturer and senior fellow with the Paul Tsai China Center Susan Thornton is quoted in a Politico article about developments in U.S.-China diplomacy.
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
In The Press
Black Lives Matter Might Just Save American Democracy — A Commentary by Oona Hathaway ’97 and Daniel Markovits ’00
Just Security
Oona Hathaway ’97 is the Gerard C. and Bernice Latrobe Smith Professor of International Law at Yale Law School. Daniel Markovits ’00 is the Guido Calabresi Professor of Law at Yale Law School.
Friday, September 11, 2020
Event
Should a Muslim Woman Be President? Race, Gender, and the Insurgent Legacies of American Islam
4:15PM
Zoom webinar
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
57:42
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
In The Press
US Push For Iran Sanctions Heightens Trade Uncertainty
Law360
Sterling Professor of International Law Harold Hongju Koh is cited in a Law360 article about the effect of sanctions against Iran on trade agreements.
Monday, September 14, 2020
In The Press
War Crimes Risk Grows for U.S. Over Saudi Strikes in Yemen
The New York Times
Gerard C. and Bernice Latrobe Smith Professor of International Law Oona Hathaway ’97 is quoted in the New York Times about whether President Trump’s arms-sale policies could lead to charges of war crimes against American officials.
Thursday, September 10, 2020
In The Press
Death of trade deal with China could be 'October surprise'
Politico
Professor of Law Taisu Zhang ’08 is one of several experts cited in a Politico article about a potential China-related “October Surprise” this election season.
Saturday, September 5, 2020
In The Press
Are the Afghan peace talks finally about to begin?
BBC Newshour
Gerard C. and Bernice Latrobe Smith Professor of International Law Oona Hathaway ’97 was interviewed by BBC News on recent U.S. sanctions against the ICC Prosecutor and her top aide.
Monday, August 24, 2020
In The Press
The State of the U.S.-China Relationship
Lawfare Podcast
Robert Williams, executive director of the Paul Tsai China Center, was a guest on the Lawfare Podcast where he discussed the state of the U.S.-China relationship.
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
In The Press
The Second Oxford Statement on International Law Protections of the Healthcare Sector During Covid-19: Safeguarding Vaccine Research
Just Security
Sterling Professor of International Law Harold Hongju Koh and others have drafted a statement on the cyber protections needed by vaccine research, and how international law applies to the protection of the development, testing, manufacture, and distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Alumni & Student Profiles
We, as lawyers, can be builders too. We can use our tools to build a society in which every member of the new generation can celebrate her graduation — not only with joy but with well-founded hope for the future.”
Professor Anne L. Alstott
Class of 1987, 2013 Commencement Address