Solving legal challenges around the globe.
The Harris Institute is committed to addressing the world’s most pressing global and transnational legal challenges. Building on its long-standing leadership in international criminal justice—including the Crimes Against Humanity Initiative—the Institute also engages with a wide range of issues such as climate change, international trade, cross-border disputes, the global environment, space law, and the evolving intersection of law and technology. The Institute supports research, teaching, and collaboration aimed at solving complex global challenges and promoting justice and the rule of law.
The Harris Institute’s Next Chapter: Expanding Global Impact
The Harris Institute broadens its scope to address climate change, international trade, technology, and emerging global challenges while continuing its leadership in international criminal justice.
Creative legal solutions for global challenges.
Dagen-Legomsky Fellowships
Financial support for JD students to pursue summer study in The Hague or Xiamen, China.
William C. Jones Lecture Series
Annual lectures honoring Professor Jones’s legacy, featuring speakers on Chinese and Asian history and law topics.
World Peace Through Law Award
Biennial award recognizing individuals advancing peace, justice, and the rule of law globally.
Harris / Global Law Review Symposium
Annual gathering of scholars and practitioners exploring timely global legal themes.
International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Symposium
Annual collaboration examining current challenges in international arbitration, connecting students with practitioners and academics.
Harris Institute Global Law Fellows
Research fellows supporting Institute projects, developing online presence, and contributing to strategic planning initiatives.
Crimes Against Humanity Initiative
Leading effort to develop the first-ever global treaty focused on the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity.
International Law Colloquium Seminar
Prominent scholars visit to workshop works-in-progress, allowing students to participate in cutting-edge research.
ASIL Student Fellows
Travel support for students attending the American Society of International Law annual meeting, providing networking and learning opportunities.
Lectures, Roundtables and Events
Timely programs addressing emerging global issues through collaboration with students, faculty, and external experts.
Get to know our faculty.
MJ Durkee
William Gardiner Hammond Professor of Law; Director, Whitney R. Harris World Law Institute
Leila Sadat
James Carr Professor of International Criminal Law; Special Adviser on Crimes Against Humanity to the ICC Prosecutor
Karen Tokarz
Charles Nagel Professor of Public Interest Law & Policy; Director, Negotiation & Dispute Resolution Program and Director, Community Justice & Mediation Clinic
