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Prof. John Norton Moore talks about international law
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Long known as a preeminent place to study international law, Virginia has one of the largest and most accomplished international law faculties in the nation, prominent in areas such as immigration, human rights, national security, environmental law, comparative constitutional law, and the law of war, as well as private and commercial law in the global arena.
The curriculum ranges from basic courses in public international law and international business and trade to advanced offerings in areas such as human rights, foreign relations, international criminal law, intelligence law reform, and international dispute resolution. Professors from other nations are regularly invited to the School of Law to teach seminars on topics such as European Union law and comparative law, and students may take select courses at the neighboring Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School.
Virginia’s international law program attracts speakers from around the world, including leaders of international institutions and public interest organizations, officials from the U.S. State Department and other government agencies, international law scholars, and practicing international lawyers.
Special Centers and Programs
Virginia boasts two renowned centers for the study of international law.
Center
for National Security Law
Established in 1981, the Center for National Security Law is a nonpartisan institution dedicated to the promotion of interdisciplinary advanced research, scholarship, and education about legal issues affecting U.S. national security. The Center brings scholars from around the globe to the School of Law for conferences, symposia, and lectures, and sponsors a yearly National Security Institute for government officials and scholars in international law and international relations.
Center
for Oceans Law and Policy
The Center for Oceans Law and Policy promotes rational management of the world’s oceans, coastal, and polar areas through teaching, research, and discussion on public policy issues relating to ocean resources. Its annual conference, held in international cities such as St. Petersburg, Russia; and Reykjavik, Iceland, brings together oceans experts and scholars to explore a contemporary issue of international concern. The Center sponsors lectures and forums, maintains the library’s oceans collection, and actively publishes scholarship in oceans law and policy.
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