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
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
News
Yale Law School Team Wins Northeast Moot Court Title, Heads to Internationals
A team from Yale Law School will advance to the international rounds of the world’s largest moot court competition after defeating the reigning world champions in U.S. finals this month.
Friday, March 24, 2023
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Yale Law School’s 2023 Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition team, from left: Ali Hakim ’24, Thomas Poston ’24, Alaa Hachem ’24, Justin Cole ’23 and Matei Alexianu ’23. The team goes to the international rounds in April.
Saturday, January 21, 2023
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Friday, May 5, 2023
In The Press
The Legal Authority to Create a Special Tribunal — A Commentary by Oona Hathaway ’97 et al.
Just Security
Oona A. Hathaway ’97 is the Gerard C. and Bernice Latrobe Smith Professor of International Law at Yale Law School. Maggie Mills ’24 and Heather Zimmerman ’23 are students at Yale Law School.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
In The Press
State Dept. Proposes Joint Tribunal to Try Russian Leaders
The New York Times
Sterling Professor of International Law Harold Hongju Koh comments on a proposal for the creation of a joint tribunal in which Ukraine and international allies would try Russian leaders for crimes of aggression.
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.
Alumni & Student Profiles
This place has always been imbued with a restless spirit, the assumption that being the finest law school in the world is never enough, and a deep belief that you, our students, can do anything.”
Heather Gerken
Dean and Sol & Lillian Goldman Professor of Law