International Criminal Law
- Semester: Spring 2025
- Course ID: 383S
- Credit Hours: 3
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Unique: 28960
Course Information
- Grading Method: Pass/Fail Allowed (JD only)
- Will use floating mean GPA if applicable
Registration Information
- 1L and upperclass elective
Meeting Times
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| TUE, WED | 2:30 - 3:45 pm |
Evaluation Method
| Type | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final exam | April 30, 2025 | ||
| Other |
Description
The course will examine the development and current state of International Criminal Law. Among other topics, it will explore the history of international criminal justice from the aftermath of World War II to the recent establishment of the International Criminal Court, the “core crimes” of international criminal law, theories of criminal liability, and available defenses. It will also investigate a number of other topical issues in international criminal law, including the crime of international terrorism, U.S. policy towards the International Criminal Court, and dilemmas of transitional justice.
Textbooks ( * denotes required )
International and Transnational Criminal Law
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Luban, David, OSullivan, Julie R., Stewart, David P., and Jain, Neha
Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S.
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edition: 4
ISBN: 978-1-5438-4709-3
ISBN: 978-1-5438-4709-3
Jinks, Derek P.