International Law

In this current period of massive globalization and modernization, the survival of a country on its own is unimaginable. International trade is now fundamental for global economic prosperity. Every country has to depend on other countries for their import or export of raw materials and other essential goods for the proper development of its economy.

The genesis of International Trade Law was laid down in the primitive times by the introduction of the barter system. This system was gradually transformed, developed and got upgraded into a more sophisticated, dignified, and reliable method of the binding written conventional rules, which guide different nations towards the sole aim of a good code of conduct.

These conventional rules, policies, and laws are what basically form the functionaries of International Trade Law. The work of international trade lawyers is split between two main areas:

1. Application of domestic law to international trade
2. Treaty-based international law governing trade flows.    

There is a profusion of career opportunities in the area of International Trade Law both within India and in global organizations outside India. Listed below are few names for the same:

1. Legal Firms Practicing in International Trade Law
2. International Trading Companies
3. IPR Consultants 4. Academicians
4. Export and Import Companies
5. National Financial Institutions Banking and Non-Banking
6. World Trade organisation
7. International Finance Organizations World Bank and IMF
8. Government Customs and Excise Department
9. Dispute Settlement Companies / Individuals
10. Shipping Companies
11. United Nations and similar international organizations.