Keeping Up to Date
International law is constantly evolving and so should your skills. Center for Global Law and Policy has curated a rich collection below of research tools, news sources, reports, e-learning platforms, and data sets to help you stay ahead in today’s dynamic legal landscape.
- ABA-Section of International Law: The International Law Section is dedicated to bringing together lawyers from around the globe to focus on international legal issues, promote the rule of law, and provide legal education, policy, publishing, and practical assistance related to cross-border activity.
- Communication Initiative: Designated to facilitate communication among development professionals (legal and non-legal) (site expired 2025)
- Eldis: Various research summaries (site expired 2024)
- Opinio Juris: In association with the The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), a non-governmental organization of leading judges and lawyers from all legal traditions, working to build a world based on human rights standards and the rule of law.
- US DOS Job Categories
- World Bank Group E-Learning
- Foundation Center: A wealth of information on funding agencies and foundations, including application details, program priorities and past funding. Excellent databases available for free in their libraries in several cities including New York and online for subscribers
- Human Rights Funders Group: Information on foundations that support human rights groups and a searchable database
- Human Rights Resources Center: Various international human rights research summaries (site seems last updated 2021)
- Microfinance Gateway: Learn about microfinance and developing economies
- Pambazuka News: Pambazuka News is the authoritative Pan-African website and newsletter for social justice in Africa and the global South providing cutting edge commentary and in-depth analysis on the struggle for freedom and justice.
- Peacebuilding Portal: Created by the United Nations, a database of NGO’s working searchable by region, country, theme, and type of organization focusing on human security, peacebuilding, and conflict
- Amnesty International E-Learning Portal
- Human Rights Watch Reports Database
- American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative
- Center for Constitutional Rights: Active Cases
- Center for Justice and Accountability
- Earthrights International Resources for Defenders
- International Union for Conservation of Nature News
- Kiva Learn about Microfinancing and economic development potential
- Global Fund for Women: Provides grants to support women’s rights around the world (based in SF)
- Bringing Human Rights Home Network: Lawyers’ network through which members share strategies across issue areas and develop joint responses to common threats and needs (Columbia Law School), consider joining join the listserv or accessing the U.S. Human Rights Online Library
International Tribunals and International Court Websites
- South African Constitutional Court: Human rights, comparative constitutional law, etc.
- Khmer Rouge Tribunal: International tribunal (Cambodia)
- Special Court for Sierra Leone: International court
Engage in Practice
Beyond self-guided resources, we invite you to engage directly with the field: join our workshops, speaker series, and networking events that connect you with leading voices in international law. Whether you’re deepening your expertise or exploring new global practice areas, these opportunities are designed to help you grow, connect, and lead. Keep an eye out for all of our amazing events.