The ''Tulane Journal of International and Comparative Law'' was founded at
Tulane University Law School, in
, as an outgrowth of that institution's historical tradition as a signpost in the academic world for international and
comparative law
Comparative law is the study of differences and similarities between the law (legal systems) of different countries. More specifically, it involves the study of the different legal "systems" (or "families") in existence in the world, including the ...
. The ''Journal'' is dedicated to discussing and debating all facets of
international law
International law (also known as public international law and the law of nations) is the set of rules, norms, and standards generally recognized as binding between states. It establishes normative guidelines and a common conceptual framework for ...
, 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 & Loewy'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 & McKenzie
Baker McKenzie is an international law firm located in Chicago, Illinois. It was founded in 1949, originally named Baker & McKenzie. It now has 77 offices in 46 countries. It employs 4,809 attorneys total, and approximately 13,000 employees tot ...
, former Associate Executive Editor of the Journal
*Lisa M. Ryan, JD 1994, New York City partner of
Fragomen; founder of the Journal
*David L. Glogoff, JD 1994, Chief Legal Officer; founder of the Journal
External links
Tulane Journal of International and Comparative Law homepage
Tulane University Law School homepage
Tulane University homepage
See also
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Comparative law
Comparative law is the study of differences and similarities between the law (legal systems) of different countries. More specifically, it involves the study of the different legal "systems" (or "families") in existence in the world, including the ...
*
International law
International law (also known as public international law and the law of nations) is the set of rules, norms, and standards generally recognized as binding between states. It establishes normative guidelines and a common conceptual framework for ...
*
List of International Law Journals
*
Tulane University Law School
References
International law journals
American law journals
Tulane University Law School
Biannual journals
Publications established in 1992
Comparative law journals
1992 establishments in Louisiana
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