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A seminar-based course, involving an advanced study of the principles of public international law. This course is a compulsory component of the LLM (IntLaw&Pols).
This course is compulsory for all LLM (ILAP) students and will provide an advanced introduction to the nature and fundamental concepts of international law as well as an opportunity for in depth discussion and analysis of related problematic issues. Topics include: legal personality and international legal actors; the sources of international law; the relationship between international and domestic law; jurisdiction and immunity; state responsibility; responding to breaches of international law. The course will be delivered by way of seminars. Students will be provided with readings, and will be expected to come to class fully prepared. Attendance is compulsory.
After you have completed this module you will be able to: demonstrate an advanced and systematic understanding of the principles, rules, institutions and processes of international law; demonstrate how international law functions within its social and political contexts; deal critically with the functioning of international law in contemporary international society; demonstrate a conceptual understanding of the theory and practice of international law through a critical evaluation of scholarship in the field; provide new insights into the theory and practice of international law; and research effectively in the field of international law.
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:
Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award
Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.
Globally aware
Students will comprehend the influence of global conditions on their discipline and will be competent in engaging with global and multi-cultural contexts.
Subject to approval of the Programme Director.
Karen Scott
Neil Boister , John Hopkins , Christian Riffel and Natalie Baird
Assessment is by way of one 8,000 word essay and a class presentation.The assessment will be confirmed in the first week of lectures.
Further readings will be required by the individual lecturers during the semester.
Domestic fee $992.00
International Postgraduate fees
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Faculty of Law .