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International Law

International Law Programs provides administrative coherence to the many programs at YLS that engage with international law. Its primary purpose is to assist students in identifying international opportunities — curricular, extracurricular — at Yale Law School, Yale, and beyond. Learn more about our staff and what we do.

How We Are Involved

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International Law

Yale Law School is a first-class global law school, thanks to a longstanding tradition of centering international law in its intellectual life. Its faculty and students are deeply engaged in scholarship as well as projects in every corner of the world. The School also offers opportunities for postgraduate and summer fellowships abroad.

Faculty

Publications & Journals

Funding Support

YLS-Funded International Research Travel Policy

A History of International Law at YLS by Harold Hongju Koh(link is external)1

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International Law Study

Yale Law School’s curriculum exposes students to a rich array of topics in international law, as well as experiential opportunities for learning and engagement.

Course Offerings2

YLS Library Foreign, Comparative, and International Law Research(link is external)3

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Centers & Workshops at the Law School and Yale University

For law students involved with Yale Law School’s specialized international centers and programs, there are a wealth of opportunities to pursue activities and research through other Yale University institutions.

Centers & Progams

Yale University International Opportunities

Yale Office of International Affairs(link is external)4

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Student Organizations & Initiatives

Yale Law School’s student life teems with vibrant organizations, many of which are devoted to international law issues. The School offers support for student initiatives, organizations, and journals, as well as for participation in international moot courts.

Student Organizations & Initiatives

Student Journals

International Moot Courts5

Professor Harold Hongju Koh and two former students at the Hague
Career Planning and Fellowships

There are countless possible career paths in international public and private law. Yale Law School provides career counseling, resources, and fellowships to assist students in their professional development. Included below is a short guide to Career Planning and Fellowships.

Career Development Office

Fellowships

International Law Career Guide/Factsheet6

International Law Programs Staff

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Extracurricular Activities

Outside the classroom, Yale Law School offers many opportunities for students to engage in international scholarship, legal exchanges, and experiences.

Latin American Linkage Program7

Seminar in Latin America on Constitutional and Political Theory (SELA)8

International Moot Courts5

Salzburg-Cutler Seminar(link is external)9

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Economic barriers have closed the legal profession to many, many people for far too long. This is a time when the profession must open its doors. My view is that anyone who earns a seat at the table should be able to take that seat.