Courses

    In response to threats posed by terrorists, particularly in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, the United States and other countries have significantly altered ways in which they identify, investigate and prosecute, and combat international terrorism. Many of these measures against international terror have stretched both domestic and international law to their limits; law is adapting as governments implement these measures. This course explores domestic and international legal bases for measures against international terrorism. Students completing the course will have a framework for analyzing a range of responses, from law enforcement methods to use of military force. Students will grapple with a changing paradigm in relations between states and non-state actors and the need for law to adapt to this upheaval in international affairs. The course will be graded by exam. Note: This class will meet in the second half of the Fall 2009 semester on six Saturdays: 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, and 12/5.