This category provides links to resources on various aspects of international law including: international criminal law, intellectual property law, the law of the seas, international humanitarian law, the laws of war and courts such as the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Recommended Resources
Admiralty & Maritime Law Guide
Provides annotations to a library of admiralty and maritime law information online. The guide also provides summaries of recent circuit court admiralty opinions.
http://www.admiraltylawguide.com/
Provides information on maritime law, shipping law, marine insurance and the law of the sea. There is also information on recent court cases related to admiralty and marine law.
http://www.admiraltylaw.com/
American Society of Comparitive Law (ASCL)
Organization that fosteres the study of comparitive law. Legal scholars, students and lawyers can find information on upcoming research events in the field and access the Society's journal here.
http://www.comparativelaw.org/
American Society of International Law (ASIL)
ASIL is an academic community of scholars and lawyers interested in international law. The website has commentary on recent treaties and court rulings on international law. You can also find out how to join the society from this website.
http://www.asil.org/
American Society of International Law's International Wildlife Interest Group
Organization dedicated to promoting wildlife issues such as biodiversity and water sanitation through legal means. A journal on wildlife law and policy can also be found here.
http://www.internationalwildlifelaw.org/
Audiovisual Library of International Law
Provides access to recorded lectures and other materials relating to international law. Published by the United Nations, the historic archives also cover major steps in the development of international law.
http://www.un.org/law/avl/
Provides information on the treaties that Australia has signed. The database of treaties can be searches and also includes materials on Australian foreign policy.
http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/other/dfat
Canadian Council on International Law
Canadian organization that supports research and education in international law. Commentary on legal issues includes discussions of environmental law, UN reform, treaty making, legal theory and peace and security.
http://ccil-ccdi.ca/
Provides access to all of the bilateral treaties established between Canada and the United States from 1783 to 1997. Treaties on everything from fisheries to taxation are available.
http://www.lexum.com/ca_us/index_en.html
Legal body that hears appeals for various countries in the Caribbean region. Audio and video recordings of recent cases heard at the Court can be accessed here.
http://www.caribbeancourtofjustice.org/
Center for Oceans Law and Policy
Nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing scholarship in ocean law. Proivdes access to commentary and conventions governing the law of the sea.
http://www.virginia.edu/colp/
Centre for the Law of Business and International Trade
Academic centre dedicated to the law of international business and trade. Most of the Centre's publications on business law are published in French.
http://www.cdaci.umontreal.ca/index_eng.html
Convention on Biological Diversity
International agreement dedicated to maintaining biological diversity. The resource also explains how the Convention on Biological Diversity has been implemented in national law.
http://www.cbd.int/
EcoLex: the gateway to environmental law
Research database dedicated to environmental law including court decisions, treaties, legislation and literature. The database is available in French, English and Spanish.
http://www.ecolex.org/start.php
Electronic Information System for International Law (EISIL)
Provides access to a range of resources on international law. Topics covered include private international law, use of force, economic law, and international human rights.
http://www.eisil.org/
Electronic Library on Internatiuonal Commercial Law
Edited resource that explains the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. A library of cases dedicated to international contract law is also available.
http://www.cisg.law.pace.edu/
European Journal of International Law
Legal journal dedicated to exploring European law. The journal has published articles on private military contractors, human rights, economic law and other issues.
http://www.ejil.org/
EUROPOL the European Police Office
European law enforcement agency that coordinates police actions across Europe. EUROPOL is active in investigating terrorism, drag trafficking and other crimes of European concern.
http://www.europol.europa.eu/
Frederick K. Cox International Law Center War Crimes Research Portal
Academic research resource dedicated to the study of war crimes. There is a bibliography, list of journals and research advice to help people understand the nature of war crimes.
http://law.case.edu/War-Crimes-Research-Portal/
Research resource that supports learning international law, comparative law and building legal information collections. Topics covered include terrorism and intellectual property.
http://www.nyulawglobal.org/globalex/
Harvard International Law Journal
Legal journal dedicated to exploring issues in international law. Recent issues covered include noise pollution, religious liberty, and the law of the sea.
http://www.harvardilj.org/
Institute of International Economic Law (IIEL)
Research institute dedicated to the field of international economic law. There are also bibliographies and tools for researchers interested in trade negotiations, economic law and related topics.
http://www.law.georgetown.edu/iiel/
Provides information on treaties approved by the Organization of American States (OAS). Treaties can be searched by year, subject and by signature and ratification.
http://www.oas.org/juridico/english/treaties.html
Professional organization that represents the legal profession around the world. Internships and a variety of education programs are available for lawyers interested in this field of practice.
http://www.ibanet.org/
International Court of Justice
The primary court of the United Nations assists Member States in settling legal disputes. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) also has an archive of cases heard since 1947.
http://www.icj-cij.org/homepage/?lang=
International Court of Justice (ICJ)
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in is the main international Court of the United Nations. You can find out and that the case is currently being considered by the court, as well as information on upcoming hearings and events. The site also provides information on guided tours of the peace Palace and how to attend a hearing. You can also find statements by the president of the court here.
http://www.icj-cij.org/
Provides individuals and others for crimes against humanity and other major crimes. Legal tools are provided to help lawyers better understand international criminal as practiced at the International Criminal Court (ICC).
http://www.icc-cpi.int/
International Criminal Law Network
Provides information on upcoming events and publications relating to international crimina law. The Network has publication on ad hoc tribunals, criminal policy and related fields.
http://www.icln.net/
International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR)
Prosecutes war criminals from Rwanda. There is also information on detainees being held for trial at the ICTR and updates on cases being heard by the Tribunal.
http://www.unictr.org/
International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia
Prosecutes war criminals active in the former Yugoslavia. Video and audio feeds from the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) three courtrooms are available.
http://www.icty.org
International Institute for the Unification of Private Law
Organization dedicated to coordinating private law around the world. UNIDROIT Proceedings and Papers can be accessed dating back to 1994 which explain the organization's activity.
http://www.unidroit.org/dynasite.cfm
International Law (United Nations)
Provides access to international law documents and information from the United Nations. United Nations treaties and a research guide to international law are provided.
http://www.un.org/law/
Organization dedicated to promoting the understanding of international law. The Association's newsetters and conference reports can be accessed which cover the latest discussions on international law.
http://www.ila-hq.org/
Publication that summarizes important developments in international law twice a month. The publication covers judicial proceedings, resolutions, declarations and other documents that impact international law.
http://www.asil.org/ilibmenu.cfm
Provides training and technical assistance to develop law in developing countries. There are also documents that explain US legal conventions and legal English.
http://www.ili.org/
Provides an introduction on how to do research into international law. The tutorial covers customary international law, treaties, agreements and international organizations.
http://www.law.duke.edu/ilrt
International Legal Research Resources
Provides a detailed list of resources on research law around the world. Topics covered include: international arbitration, Israeli law, British law, Russian law and refugee law is covered here.
http://www.llrx.com/category/857
International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea
Provides court rulings on the international law of the sea. The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea also has publications that explain various aspects of maritime law.
http://www.itlos.org/
International Water Law Project
Provides information on developments in international water law and policy. There is also a legal bibliography that covers water law in Latin America, Europe, and other areas.
http://www.waterlaw.org/
International organization that supports law enforcement efforts around the world. INTERPOL is active in investigating financial crime, corruption, human trafficking and other global crimes.
http://www.interpol.int/
Juris International – Trade treaties, international conventions
Legal index to international conventions, standards and other legal instruments. Juris International has information on the law of treaties, international contracts, intellectual property and other fields.
http://www.jurisint.org/
Research tool dedicated that provides access to a variety of international law fields. The service covers tax and financial law, international human rights law, international environmental law and more.
http://www.jus.uio.no/lm/
Max Planck Encyclopedia of Public International Law
Reference resource that provides a generatl introduction to many topics in public international law. Recent articles have covered civil defence, cultural heritage and conflict prevention.
http://www.mpepil.com/
Max Planck Institute for Comparitive Public and International Law
Research organization that supports efforts to understand international law. The Institute's main fields of research include public international law and the law of the European Union.
http://www.mpil.de/ww/en/pub/news.cfm
National Law Center for Inter-American Free Trade
Provides access to documents on free trade agreements in effect in the Americas. There are details on agreements cover NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement), CARICOM, MERCOSUR and trade treaty rules.
http://www.natlaw.com/
Educational project that provides information on the Nuremberg Trials (International Nuremberg Tribunal). Partial transcripts of the court proceedings are also available.
http://nuremberg.law.harvard.edu
Permanent Court of Arbitration
Legal body that resolves disputes between states. The Tribunal hears cases on trade law, coast fisheries, gold mining, maritime boundaries and other concerns.
http://www.pca-cpa.org/showpage.asp?pag_id=363
Private International Law (U.S. State Department)
Provides resources on various aspects of private international law including banking, trade and judicial assistance. Text of conventions as well as case law can be accessed here.
http://www.state.gov/s/l/?id=3452
Scandinavian Institute of Maritime Law
Provides academic commentary and education on maritime law. Students can studyo for a Master of Laws in miartime law at the Institute, with some courses taught in English.
http://www.jus.uio.no/english/
Shipping Law Unit Home Page – University of Cape Town Law Faculty
Provides information on shipping and maritime law for law students at the University of Cape Town. The particular strength of the website is maritime contracts, judgements and related material.
http://web.uct.ac.za/depts/shiplaw/porthole.htm
Special Court for Sierra Leone
United Nations (UN) court that prosecutes criminals from Sierra Leone. Detailed information on the trial of President Charles Taylor and armed groups can be found here.
http://www.sc-sl.org/
Stanford Journal of International Law
Provides high quality articles on various topics of international law by students, professors, judges and others in the law industry. Recent topics include law in Sierre Leone and Cambodia.
http://www.stanford.edu/group/sjil/
Tetley's maritime & admiralty law
Information on the research and publications of Professor William Tetley at the Faculty of Law at McGill University. Details on Tetley's maritime research on law are also covered.
http://www.mcgill.ca/maritimelaw/
American government agency that monitors compliance with international trade agreements. Businesses can report trade barriers and seek government help through the Trade Compliance Center.
http://tcc.export.gov/
Transnational Law Digest & Bibliography
Research resource that provides a bibliography and news reports on transnational law. The bibliography includes law resources in English and other languages.
http://www.tldb.net/
Treaties and International Law – NZ Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Information on New Zealand’s foreign policies and its participation in international law and treaties. There is also a list for treaties for which New Zealand is the depository state.
http://www.mfat.govt.nz/Treaties-and-International-Law/
Treaty Affairs (United States)
Provides information on which treaties and other international agreements the United States of America belongs to. There is also information on treaties recently approved by the US Congress.
http://www.state.gov/s/l/treaty/
United Nations Commission on International Trade Law
United Nations (UN) organization that coordinates international trade law. Trade texts on security interests, insolvency, international payments, electronic commerce and other topics.
http://www.uncitral.org/
Provides information on case law, statistics, papers and other material on the topic of trade law. The strength of the website lies in covering recent reports and decisions from the World Trade Organization (WTO).
http://www.worldtradelaw.net/
Peer-reviewed publication on world trade law jointly produced by the World Trade Organization and Cambridge University Press. The journal also covers agricultural incentives and prefential trade agreements.
http://www.wto.org/english/res_e/trade_rev_e/trade_rev_e.htm
