International Law: Systems and Organisations

Our short course in International Law examines the broad range of legal issues on an international level, known as public international law.

Across 10-weekly evening lessons you will be introduced to international law and state identity, the processes by which international agreements may be secured, diplomatic relations and membership of the international community.

You will understand how the international community has initiated major change for environmental protection through the law of the sea.

The treaty law will be applied to current situations and you will learn about the rights of state independence in relation to recent global events.

Who is it for?

The International Law course is ideal if you're looking to develop your knowledge within the fascinating area of international law, either to help you within the workplace or for your own general knowledge.

Timetable

This course takes place every Tuesday at 18:30 for 10 weeks.

City Short Courses follow the academic year, delivering courses over three terms. These include:

• Autumn - October
• Spring - January
• Summer - April

Benefits

• Learn from a professional lawyer, with up-to-date industry experience
• Taught at a University with a trusted reputation in the area of law and excellent links with the legal sector
• Awarded a City, University of London certificate on completion

Over 10 evening classes, our course in International Law course will teach you to:

• Understand the basic principles of the system of international law
• Research and apply various sources of international law
• Understand the role played by the United Nations and other organisations
• Encourage a system of interstate cooperation.

Topics covered include:

• Introduction and sources of international law
• Statehood and EU law
• Nationality and international organisations
• Law of Treaties
• Human rights
• Law of the sea
• State immunity
• State responsibility
• UN and international criminal law
• Private international law.

Classes include a variety of lectures and group discussion. You will be invited to contribute by presenting personally prepared topics.

Your tutor may suggest written work to supplement the lectures and in-class exercises may be used to test your knowledge.

You will be awarded an official City, University of London certificate if you attend above 70 percent of the classes, however, our short courses are not formally accredited.

No formal qualifications are required, only an enthusiasm for the subject of International law.

English requirements

You will need a good level of spoken and written English to enrol on this course.

• Anthony Aust, Handbook of International law, Cambridge, Second Edition,
• David Harris, Cases and materials on International law, Sweet & Maxwell, Seventh Edition,
• Christine Gray, International Law and the Use of Force, Oxford
• Malcom D. Evans, International law Documents, Blackstones