S0410 International Law

The course examines the fundamentals of international law, including the nature and structure of the international legal system, how rules are formed and enforced, the subjects of international law, and the status of international law in Europe. Rules of international law that are studied include state jurisdiction, state responsibility, protection of individuals and groups, the law of treaties, international organizations and dispute settlement. The course will give special consideration to International Economic Law issues and will focus on the understanding of doctrines and institutions using historical, political and jurisprudential perspectives.