About Legal Sources - International Focus
International legal research often means working with treaties, international courts, and legal databases that cover multiple countries. This page highlights major sources for international and comparative law.
Tip: If you need U.S. legal materials, visit the Legal Sources guide.
Treaties & International Agreements
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United Nations Treaty CollectionThe official UN site for treaties. Lets you see which countries have signed or ratified agreements and search by subject or title.
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U.S. Department of STate: Treaties and AgreementsUpdates on treaties and agreements the United States is involved in, including treaty actions and full texts.
International Courts & Tribunals
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International Court of Justice (ICJ)The main UN court for disputes between states. Includes judgments, advisory opinions, and case summaries.
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International Criminal Court (ICC)Tries individuals for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. Provides access to cases and official documents.
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European Court of Human Rights (ECHR)Rules on cases involving the European Convention on Human Rights. Includes searchable case law and judgments.
EMU Library Databases
Off-campus access to EMU Library databases requires EMU NetID authentication.
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HeinOnline's Government, Politics & Law This link opens in a new windowHuge database with treaties, law journals, foreign law, and international law collections.
Comparative & Regional Law
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GlobaLex (NYU Law)Free research guides written by legal experts on foreign, international, and comparative law.
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WorldLII (World Legal information Institute)Free access to legal information, including case law, legislation, and treaties from dozens of countries.