Tulane Journal of International and Comparative Law
Encyclopedia
The Tulane Journal of International and Comparative Law was founded at Tulane University Law School
, in New Orleans, Louisiana
, as an outgrowth of that institution's historical tradition as a signpost in the academic world for international and comparative law
. The Journal is dedicated to discussing and debating all facets of international law
, from human rights to transnational commerce to the historical evolution of current global law. The Journal is one of the leading law reviews in international and comparative law and, in terms of citation, is in the top quarter of all journals in the nation.
's New York office, founded the journal while she was a student at the Tulane University Law School.
Tulane University Law School
Tulane University Law School is the law school of Tulane University. It is located on Tulane's Uptown campus in New Orleans, Louisiana. Established in 1847, it is the 12th oldest law school in the United States....
, in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans is a major United States port and the largest city and metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana. The New Orleans metropolitan area has a population of 1,235,650 as of 2009, the 46th largest in the USA. The New Orleans – Metairie – Bogalusa combined statistical area has a population...
, as an outgrowth of that institution's historical tradition as a signpost in the academic world for international and comparative law
Comparative law
Comparative law is the study of differences and similarities between the law of different countries. More specifically, it involves study of the different legal systems in existence in the world, including the common law, the civil law, socialist law, Islamic law, Hindu law, and Chinese law...
. The Journal is dedicated to discussing and debating all facets of international law
International law
Public international law concerns the structure and conduct of sovereign states; analogous entities, such as the Holy See; and intergovernmental organizations. To a lesser degree, international law also may affect multinational corporations and individuals, an impact increasingly evolving beyond...
, from human rights to transnational commerce to the historical evolution of current global law. The Journal is one of the leading law reviews in international and comparative law and, in terms of citation, is in the top quarter of all journals in the nation.
History
Lisa M. Ryan, a partner at Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & LoewyFragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP is a large New York City-based International law firm specialising in providing a range of immigration law services to corporate and individual clients, and is widely recognised as the world's leading immigration law firm...
's New York office, founded the journal while she was a student at the Tulane University Law School.
Distinguished alumni
- José M. Ferrer, JD 1999, Miami partner of Baker & McKenzieBaker & McKenzieBaker & McKenzie is an international law firm, founded in Chicago in 1949 by Russell Baker and John McKenzie. It is home to more than 3,800 lawyers spread over 70 offices in 42 different countries....
, former Associate Executive Editor of the Journal - Lisa M. Ryan, JD 1994, New York City partner of FragomenFragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & LoewyFragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP is a large New York City-based International law firm specialising in providing a range of immigration law services to corporate and individual clients, and is widely recognised as the world's leading immigration law firm...
; founder of the Journal
External links
- Tulane Journal of International and Comparative Law homepage
- Tulane University Law School homepage
- Tulane University homepage
See also
- Comparative lawComparative lawComparative law is the study of differences and similarities between the law of different countries. More specifically, it involves study of the different legal systems in existence in the world, including the common law, the civil law, socialist law, Islamic law, Hindu law, and Chinese law...
- International lawInternational lawPublic international law concerns the structure and conduct of sovereign states; analogous entities, such as the Holy See; and intergovernmental organizations. To a lesser degree, international law also may affect multinational corporations and individuals, an impact increasingly evolving beyond...
- List of International Law Journals
- Tulane University Law SchoolTulane University Law SchoolTulane University Law School is the law school of Tulane University. It is located on Tulane's Uptown campus in New Orleans, Louisiana. Established in 1847, it is the 12th oldest law school in the United States....