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.
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 counseling, 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
Thursday, December 08, 2022
News
Professor Hathaway Speaks at the Hague on ICC’s Jurisdiction
Professor Oona A. Hathaway ’97 spoke at the Hague on two panels addressing the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court.
Friday, January 20, 2023
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Monday, December 05, 2022
In The Press
The Chinese Dream, Denied
The New York Times
Professor of Law Taisu Zhang ’08 comments on the expanding presence of state officials to enforce China’s “zero COVID” policy.
Friday, January 20, 2023
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Professor Oona A. Hathaway ’97 participated in a Dec. 6 panel at the Hague that considered the jurisdictional reach of the ICC over the crime of aggression.
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Professor Judith Resnik (right) moderated the Anderson lecture, a conversation with Justice Prof. Dr. Susanne Baer of the German Constitutional Court (left) and Italian Minister of Justice Marta Cartabia (right).
Event
Between Transition and Restoration: The Crisis of Mexican Democracy in Historical Perspective
12:00PM
SLB Room 124
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
1:35:08
Sunday, December 11, 2022
In The Press
Calls for a Special Tribunal To Prosecute Russia Gains Steam
MSNBC
Gerard C. and Bernice Latrobe Smith Professor of International Law Oona A. Hathaway ’97 discusses calls to establish a special tribunal to prosecute Russia’s top leadership.
Monday, December 5, 2022
In The Press
The Chinese Dream, Denied
The New York Times
Professor of Law Taisu Zhang ’08 comments on the expanding presence of state officials to enforce China’s “zero COVID” policy.
Monday, September 26, 2022
In The Press
What Meaningful Action Could the United Nations Take To Help Ukraine?
NPR
Gerard C. and Bernice Latrobe Smith Professor of International Law Oona A. Hathaway ’97 discusses how nations can unite in responding to Russia for its war against Ukraine.
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
In The Press
The Case for Creating an International Tribunal to Prosecute the Crime of Aggression Against Ukraine — A Commentary by Oona A. Hathaway
Just Security
Oona A. Hathaway ’97 is the Gerard C. and Bernice Latrobe Smith Professor of International Law at Yale Law School.
Friday, September 16, 2022
In The Press
U.S. Discloses Decades of Justice Dept. Memos on Presidential War Powers
The New York Times
Gerard C. and Bernice Latrobe Smith Professor of International Law Oona A. Hathaway ’97 explains the significance of newly disclosed Justice Department memos written since the Vietnam War.
Monday, August 8, 2022
In The Press
The Humanitarian Paradox: When Do We Fight, Why Do We Fight?
Responsible Statecraft
Professor of Law Aslı Ü. Bâli ’99 discusses the problems with U.S. intervention and why restraint is needed to preserve America’s credibility in human rights.
Alumni & Student Profiles
I am proud to say that Yale manages to open doors that are unexpected for many foreign law students.”
Diane Desierto ’09 LLM, ’11 JSD