Ideas without borders

International law from Houston to the world.

The Houston Journal of International Law has served the legal community since 1978, publishing innovative scholarship on global legal issues and fostering dialogue across borders.

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International Investment Law

The Corruption Defense in International Investment Arbitration: Towards a Unified Theory

Martin Ruiz Garcia

Environmental Law

The Enforcement Gap: Reforming Environmental Dispute Resolution Under the USMCA to Address the Challenges Arising from Friendshoring

Diego Soto

Border & Environmental Law

Beyond the Law: Flooding in Mexico Caused by United States-Mexico Border Construction

Barbara Zaragoza

Upcoming Events

Nov2
International careers roundtable

Room 210 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Jan21
50th anniversary celebration at the UH Hilton Hotel
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Houston perspective. Global reach.

From Houston to the World

The Houston Journal of International Law is a student-edited journal at the University of Houston Law Center dedicated to publishing original scholarship on public and private international law, comparative law, and global legal issues. Our readers span six continents, and our mission is to promote rigorous analysis, diverse perspectives, and meaningful dialogue on the challenges shaping our interconnected world.

About HJIL

1978 Established

6 Continents

Global Readership