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Researching International Law

How to start

“Arenas” of Research

A few definitions . . .

Back to arenas . . .

ICJ Statute, Art. 38(1)

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International Conventions

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First things first . . .

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Bilateral treaties

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Multilateral Treaties

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Finding Treaties

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Official U.S. Treaties

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Unofficial U.S. Treaties

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Treaties

Treaty Status

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Implementation of Treaties

Interpretation of Treaties

Customary Law

How do you find customary international law?

Finding custom . . .

Finding state practice

Finding U.S. practice

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Finding U.S. Practice

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Finding other States practice

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What about Opinio Juris?

General Principles of Law

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“Subsidiary Means”

International Court of Justice

Permanent Court of International Justice (PCIJ)

World Court Digests

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Regional International Courts

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War Crimes Courts

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Other International Courts

Arbitral Reports

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International Law in Domestic Courts

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Highly Qualified Publicists

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Author: John Heywood

E-mail: heywood@american.edu

Homepage: http://real-ale.wcl.american.edu/courts/courts2002