General Credit Hours:1
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Original Program Date: June 6, 2025
CLE Accreditation End Date: December 31, 2026
15 Minutes
Introduction
Public International Law defined
Distinguished from Private International Law
Examples of fora where it is typically applied
Role in national legal systems (dualist v. monist systems)
The US as a dualist system
Article VI, clause 2 of the US Constitution
Medellin v Texas, 552 U.S. 491 (2008)
10 Minutes
Types and Sources of Public International Law
Conventional v. Customary
Articles 38, 59 of the Statute of the International Court of Justice
10 Minutes
Customary International Law
Elements
Examples
Application in US courts: The Paquete Habana, 175 U.S. 677 (1900)
10 Minutes
Conventional International Law
Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties
Status
Construction of Treaties: VCLT Articles 31, 32
5 Minutes
Helpful Resources
International Law Commission and Draft Articles projects
ALI Restatements (for U.S. take on public international law issues)
Convention-Specific Resources
UNCITRAL for NY Convention, CISG
Sources for travaux préparatoires
10 Minutes
Questions
Course Number:9227
Credit Hours:
General Credit Hours:1
International:1
International Litigation:1