This course will introduce the foundational principles of international law and emerging innovations essential to understand contemporary international corporate/business and financial law practice. The course will begin by introducing students to key principles in international law such as sovereignty, international collaborations, and jurisdictional issues. Students will explore significant legal and institutional developments in the areas of human rights, environmental regulations, labor protections as they relate to the business environment. This course would also offer an insight into the functions of different dispute settlement mechanisms with special focus on international commercial arbitration.