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International Criminal Law

  • Semester: Spring 2026
  • Course ID: 383S
  • Credit Hours: 3
  • Unique: 29450

Registration Status: Closed

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 Location
MON, WED 2:30 - 3:45 pm JON 6.207

Evaluation Method

Type Date Time Location
Final exam (administered by Exam4 in Open Laptop mode) May 5, 2026 1:30 pm A-Z in 2.123

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 Criminal Law and Its Enforcement, Cases and Materials *
Schaack, Beth and Slye, Ronald
West Academic , edition: 5
ISBN: 979888786394-8

Instructors

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Important Class Changes

Date Updated
03/23/2026 Exam information updated
01/14/2026 Room(s) changed
11/06/2025 Room(s) changed