Minnesota Journal of International Law

The Minnesota Journal of International Law is a student-led publication at the University of Minnesota Law School. We aspire to be a leader in the multidisciplinary study of international and comparative law. The Journal annually publishes two print volumes and one online edition.

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International Commercial Arbitration: The Future of Dispute Resolution for Businesses

December 29, 2015

Ronald Allen Yu, MJIL Note & Comment Editor Interest in arbitration has grown considerably over the years.  Of particular interest is arbitration’s growth as a dispute resolution forum in the field of international commerce.  Many businesses use arbitration due to its perceived efficient, faster, and cost-effective processes when compared to litigation in a courtroom.  Businesses […]

Staff Members Chosen for Publication

December 10, 2015

Two members of the Journal were selected for publication in Volume 25, Issue 2.  Sukanya Momsen (Managing Editor): Discharging the Duty to Warn with Multilingual Warning Labels  Vilena Nicolet (Staff Member): The Sullivan-Plus Principles: A Cure for Silent Complicity by Corporate Actors.  Congratulations Sukanya and Vilena!

Colombia Diversa Secures Win for LGBTI Students in Colombia

December 8, 2015

Ami Hutchinson, MJIL Staff Member In June of 2014, 16-year-old Sergio Urrego’s mother, Alba Reyes, filed a complaint with the Secretary of Education of Cundinamarca (the administrative bureau in charge of surveying the quality of education within the territory of Cundinamarca, Colombia).  In her complaint, Alba alleged that her son had suffered persistent and severe […]

The Rise of Virtual Law Firms: Allowing Firms to More Easily Expand Internationally

December 4, 2015

Amber Kraemer, MJIL Executive Editor The legal market is constantly changing and evolving. Client expectations and technology are two of the biggest considerations. Clients used to have loyalty to the same firm or attorneys. Whereas today, cost has become a distinguishing factor, there is constant pressure on attorneys to provide more services at a lower cost to […]

The Unprotected Consumers in the App Market

December 2, 2015

Dong Lee, MJIL Managing Editor The app market is young and booming. Successful apps such as Clash of Clans can rake in over $1,000,000 in revenue per day. Smaller apps such as Gravity Battle, which is presumed to be run by a few individuals in China, can still be profitable and rake in an estimated $18,500 […]

Preventing Athletes from Doping Continues to be a Hurdle for Sport’s Authorities

November 30, 2015

Andy Dykstra, MJIL Doping continues to be a problem in sports. In recent years, sports such as cycling and baseball have had their reputations damaged by doping scandals. Doping in certain sports is so prevalent that it is hard to believe the authorities of the sport did not know that it was taking place. As […]

Cyber War Against Terrorism: Do Citizen Hackers Really Help?

November 27, 2015

Yujin Sung, MJIL Staff Member The day after ISIS claimed responsibility for the tragic terrorist attack on Paris that killed at least 129 people, Anonymous, the hacktivist group, released a video. A person wearing Guy Fawkes mask delivered message to ISIS, saying “Expect massive cyber attacks. War is declared. Get prepared. Anonymous from all over […]

House Proposal for Greater Security Checks

November 24, 2015

MJIL Contributor In light of the recent Syrian refugee crisis and the perceived connection between the influx of refugees and the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, government officials around the world have called for stricter screening methods to ensure that resettlement does not impose undue security risks for countries granting asylum. Within the US, the […]

Comparing the Legal Education in the U.S. and China

November 22, 2015

Cara Tang, MJIL Articles Editor Before I started the J.D. program in Minnesota, I received my bachelor’s degree in law from Renmin University of China. During my time in the U.S., I always get the question on what the differences are between the two legal education systems. I’d love to write down some of my […]

Announcing MJIL Symposium 2016

November 17, 2015

The Minnesota Journal of International Law is proud to announce its 2016 Symposium is titled 25 Years, Where Are We Now? Global Trade & Sovereign Debt. The Symposium will take place March 30, 2016 at the University of Minnesota Law School and will feature panels on “Sovereign Debt,” “Trans-Pacific Partnership,” and “WTO: Doha.” The Symposium will be an opportunity for […]