Professor Joanna Langille Teaches International Trade Law at University of Melbourne
January 26, 2026
Western Law Professor Joanna Langille recently taught an intensive course on international trade law at the University of Melbourne, engaging with 35 graduate students from more than a dozen countries.
The course explored fundamental principles of the international trading system, including current challenges facing the World Trade Organization. Students examined questions of state regulatory autonomy, non-discrimination obligations, and the future of the WTO's dispute settlement system – core issues in global governance today.
"The experience was exceptionally rewarding," said Professor Langille. "I loved getting to teach Masters students from so many different countries. They brought their own fascinating experiences and perspectives to the course. The intensive teaching format was fantastic. My students were able to really focus on the course and delve into the material."
During her time in Australia, Professor Langille also connected with academics at the University of Melbourne and the University of New South Wales, strengthening Western Law's international research networks.
Professor Langille's scholarship focuses on international trade law, international investment law, and the relationship between trade agreements and domestic regulatory autonomy. Her international teaching engagements reflect Western Law's commitment to global engagement and the strength of our faculty's expertise in international law.
