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INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS LAW

LAW 919
Course Description

Provides an introduction to international human law. Examines its history, evolution, structure, remedies and effectiveness and the relationship with other areas of international law. Discussion of legal and institutional framework at international and regional levels-UN human rights institutions (Charter-based and treaty-based) and regional systems of human rights.

Prerequisites

Declared in Law JD

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.5

11.36% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

7.69% from Historical

A Rate
75%

16.67% from Historical

Class Size
4

-14.29% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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