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Laurence R. Helfer

Harry R. Chadwick, Sr. Distinguished Professor of Law
School of Law
Duke Law School Room 3184, Duke Box 90362, Durham, NC 27708-0360
Duke Law School 210 Science Dr, Duke Box 90362, Durham, NC 27708

In the News


Published June 23, 2022
Law Professor Elected as U.S. Representative to the United Nations Human Rights Committee
Published March 1, 2022
U.S. State Department Launches Campaign to Elect Professor Laurence R. Helfer to the UN Human Rights Committee
Published June 27, 2016
Larry Helfer parses international law relevant to the UK's withdrawal from the EU
Published April 6, 2015
Laurence Helfer quoted: Supreme Court asked to look abroad for guidance on same-sex marriage
Published March 27, 2015
The Hurdles of International Justice
Published November 9, 2014
Duke Law's Helfer Awarded Honorary Degree from University of Copenhagen
Published March 17, 2014
Helfer teaches open online course on international human rights beginning March 31
Published March 3, 2014
Laurence Helfer comments: Antigay laws gain global attention; Countering them remains challenge
Published September 17, 2013
Helfer Project Examines Evolution of International Human Rights Courts in Africa
Published June 10, 2013
News Tip -- Legal Experts Can Comment on Supreme Court Same-Sex Marriage Cases