The article discusses how law schools teach students about international human rights, focusing on the challenges of balancing traditional legal principles with new ideas. It emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and social justice in legal education, especially in the evolving field of human rights law. The goal is to prepare students to understand and critique the law, and to use it for positive social change. The article explores the complexities of enforcing human rights, the relationship between international and domestic law, and the value of a human rights-based approach that prioritizes the rights of individuals and communities.