Whitney R. Harris World Law Institute
Contributing to the
betterment of global society
The Whitney R. Harris World Law Institute uses a combination of education and research to increase global knowledge and understanding, promote the rule of law, and address problems that require international cooperation and international solutions.
Celebrating Leila Sadat: 13 Years of Transformative Leadership & Vision
Professor Sadat dedicated over 13 years of service as director of the Whitney R. Harris World Law Institute, inspiring and helping transform international criminal law. We applaud her exceptional achievements and continued work. Click here to view a video presentation celebrating her impact. In 2020, the Institute celebrated its twentieth anniversary. Click here for the Institute’s 2020 Activities Report.
Joint Report on Gun Violence Makes an Impact at the UN Human Rights Council
A joint report on gun violence by Washington University’s Whitney R. Harris World Law Institute and the Institute for Public Health has been widely cited in a summary report released by the United Nations.
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The Harris Institute sponsors a wide range of programs and projects. It draws on a vast pool of international and national expertise to foster collaboration, dialogue, and a robust exchange of ideas among scholars, business and government leaders, members of civil society, and practitioners engaged in international, transnational, or comparative law work.
Lex Lata, Lex Ferenda
The Harris Institute’s blog features commentary on issues of foreign affairs and international and comparative law.
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Student Opportunities
The Institute provides students with a rich array of opportunities to engage in valuable research and practical experiences.
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The Institute frequently publishes occasional papers and other monographs as well as print materials promoting international and comparative law scholarship, research, and activities.
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