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Researching International & Foreign Law

This page provides you with resources created by the International & Foreign Law Department at the Georgetown University Law Library to assist you in your international and foreign legal research. If you need further assistance, stop by our office on the third floor of the Hotung Building or contact us by email or phone.

Internet Resource Collections

These web collections point you to some of the best sources (many full-text) for legal instruments and other primary materials, research and commentary on international law.

Tutorial

An introduction to the topic of international legal research - including the Library's foreign and international resources and materials, basic terms, research techniques, and a research problem.

Research Guides (list)

The research guides listed below are an excellent starting point for any type of international or foreign legal research, whether you need to learn how to find a specific piece of information like a treaty or a case, or are beginning to research a topic like international commercial arbitration for a paper or for a project at work. These guides provide you with information on:

  • the best sources for background information on the topic, including books, articles and electronic sources;
  • research methodology - how to go about researching the topic;
  • where to find the major legal sources for your topic, including treaties, agreements and case law; and
  • other important tools and resources such as periodicals, electronic databases, web sites, and more.

Basics - essential information and sources for international and foreign legal research, including treaty research.

Methods - specific sources and methods of doing international legal research.

Researching International Economic Law at Georgetown and Beyond (PowerPoint)

 

 

 

Updated March 15, 2006

Topics - specific topics in international and foreign law.