The Institute of International Economic Law (IIEL) is the focal point for the study of international economic law at Georgetown University and one of the leading centers for international economic law and policy in the world. Founded in 1999 by University Professor John H. Jackson, the IIEL’ s objective is to facilitate thoughtful and scholarly research on a broad range of subjects that concern the law of international economic activity. Originally focused on trade, the Institute now boasts leading capabilities and international renown in a range of areas including investment and financial regulation, tax, business and monetary law. The Institute actively approaches these fields as interrelated and at times overlapping policy spheres that impact how law is devised, practiced and enforced.
With the largest array of courses in international economic law in the country, IIEL offers students and faculty the opportunity to routinely interact with top scholars, policymakers, law firms, and think tanks. IIEL offers unparalleled opportunities based on its location in the heart of Washington DC, and longstanding connections with international institutions and organizations like the IMF, European Union, World Bank, World Trade Organization, IFC, US regulatory agencies and foreign embassies., The Institute offers an unmatched array of opportunities to study and watch how economic diplomacy is practiced.
