Class recorded September 25, 2024

Since there is no one definitive source of international law, traditionally, legal matters involving private parties who are residents of different countries have been governed mostly by the domestic law of their home countries, which can lead to complications when multiple court systems claim jurisdiction over the same claim. However, more recently, international bodies consisting of multiple countries (i.e. the United Nations, the Hague Conference, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, etc.) have made a concerted effort to create a more authoritative and uniform legal system to govern these matters, such as treaties and multinational conventions. This class will introduce researchers interested in learning about this kind of law, called private international law, to the sources that govern it, finding tools to locate these laws, and where to go for help, if needed.

Class covers:

• Introduction to types of foreign and international law
• Sources of primary international authority
• International law finding tools
• Tips for researching “private international law”, i.e. disputes between private parties who reside in different national jurisdictions
• How to find legal help for international law matters

Presented by: Sarah Martin, Global Law & Language Access Librarian, LA Law Library (www.lalawlibrary.org)

Registration fee: FREE

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