Paper Topic Selection: International: What is IL?

Brownlie's Principles of Public International Law (9th ed. 2019) by James Crawford

Treatise.  In SARA catalog record, click: ACCESS ONLINE VERSION - OXFORD.  In ebook's Contents, drill down to: Part I. Preliminary topics > 2. The sources of international law (beginning on p. 18).
2 print copies (call #: KZ3225.B76 A37 2019) also are on Reserve.

International Law: Cases and Materials (8th ed. 2025) by Lori F. Damrosch, Sean D. Murphy & Julian Arato

Casebook.  Includes: Ch. 1: Nature of International Law, Ch. 2.: Sources: Customary International Law, Ch. 3. Law of Treaties, Ch. 4: General Principles of Law and Subsidiary Sources + Ch. 5: Other Sources of International Law.
1 print copy (call #: KZ1242.5 .I578 2025) is on Reserve.

Because a BLS faculty member adopted this casebook (published by West Academic) in summer 2025: A BLS student was able to either sign in w/ a BLS email to an existing account or to create an account from the sign in page at eproducts.westacademic.com for free, temporary access (May 20, 2025 - June 3, 2025) to International Law: Cases and Materials (8th ed. 2025).  Also, West Academic provides a "discount window" (May 20, 2025 - July 30, 2025) for BLS students to purchase a discounted version of this casebook.  Students who experience any issues or have specific questions can contact  accountmanager@westacademic.com.   

Introduction to International Law by Robert Beckman & Dagmar Butte

12-page overview.  Purpose (p. 1) states: "This document is intended to provide students an overview of international law and the structure of the international legal system."

Principles of International Law (4th ed, c2025) by Sean D. Murphy

Hornbook/study aid.  Excerpt from summary: "The first part of the book addresses how international law is created, interpreted, and enforced; the second part focuses on the interface of international law and national law, with an emphasis on U.S. law; and the final part covers key subject matter areas: human rights, injury to foreigners, the law of the sea, international environmental law, international criminal law, the use of force, and arms control." 
BLS Library provides: 1 digital copy that circulates for 2 hours (like a Reserve book) + 1 print copy (call #: KZ1322 .M87 2025) on Reserve.

Public International Law in a Nutshell (c2025) by Sean D. Murphy

Nutshell/study aid.  Includes: Ch. 1: Application and Relevance of International Law + Ch. 2: Sources of International Law.  
BLS Library provides 1 digital copy that circulates for 2 hours (like a Reserve book) + 1 print copy (call #:KZ1242.5.B84 2025) on Reserve.

Statute of the International Court of Justice @ website of International Court of Justice

Article 38 of ICJ's Statute states the sources of law the ICJ applies.