International & Foreign Law
Foreign law is the law of other countries, while international law includes the rules of how countries act toward one another, whether by treaty or otherwise. Use this guide to begin your research.
Key Resources
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HeinOnLine
HeinOnLine includes modules for legal journals, government documents, foreign and international law materials, legal classics, world trials and other legal research collections.
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Lexis+ Academic PremiumContains Canadian Case Law, Legislation and expert Commentary. It also includes international content from the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and France.
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Legal SourceOffers information centered on the discipline of law and legal topics such as criminal justice, international law, federal law, organized crime, medical law, labor & human resource law, ethics, the environment.
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Columbia International Affairs OnlineWorking papers, policy briefs, economic indicators, conference proceedings, books and journal abstracts in the area of international affairs theory and research.
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World Legal Information Institute (WorldLii)Provides access to legal information, including case law and legislation, from 48+ countries worldwide, and links to 15,000 legal websites from every country.
Legal Research Guides
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How to do research in international law? A basic guide for beginnersThis is a basic guide for students taking their first steps in international legal research. It mainly deals with thinking about and framing research questions, as well as with issues relating to primary and secondary sources in the research of international law.
Legal Abbreviations
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