International Law  

Consult a textbook when you start with a specific topic that is still (partly) unkown to you. Journal articles will point to relevant sources law, key concepts and legal developments. These journal articles contain furthermore: book reviews, bibliographic information, reports of cases. When reading textbooks etc. note down document references. A document reference is a good starting point to find literature. Yearbooks are usefull for orientation, quick reference and the development in a specific field of law.

 * Textbooks and Journals on International Law are to be found under: Literature

Article 38(1) of the Statute of the International Court of Justice is widely recognised
as the most authoritative and complete statement as to the sources of international law.
a) International conventions;
b) International custom, as evidence of a general practice accepted as law;
c) The general principle of law recognised by civilised nations;
d) Judicial decisions;
e) Teachings of the most highly qualified publicists of the various nations

* Audio Visual Library of Int. Law 

* Quick Links

* Finding UN Press Releases

* Zaal overheidsdocumentatie (3e verdieping Universiteitsbibliotheek)

* Government Documentation Reading Room (3rd floor University Library)