International Law Case Briefs

International law governs relations between nations, international organizations, and individuals across borders. The course covers treaties, customary international law, sovereignty, human rights, the law of armed conflict, and the domestic application of international norms.

The cases below include foundational decisions on treaty interpretation, sovereign immunity, the Alien Tort Statute, international criminal law, and the relationship between domestic and international legal obligations. You will find cases addressing the role of international law in U.S. courts, diplomatic immunity, and emerging areas like cyber warfare and climate change.

Each brief is formatted for law-school study to help you prepare for class discussion, build outlines, or review before finals.