Course
Introduction to Public International Law
The summer course 'Introduction to PIL' looks at the role of public international law in responding to today's global challenges.
€600
Specifications
Description
Together we will examine the nature and function of international law, its sources and subjects, international dispute settlement, questions of jurisdiction and immunities, state responsibility, enforcement and its capacity to deal with new and emerging actors.
Public international law is the branch of law that regulates the relationship between the actors operating at the international level, including states, international organizations, peoples, and individuals. In this summer school, the history of international law, general tenets and fundamental rules, its sources and its subjects will be examined. We will discuss how international law empowers and limits its subjects, and how those subjects shape international law in turn, for example by looking at the law of state responsibility, jurisdiction and enforcement.
This course also invites participants to discuss present-day challenges of global interest, such as climate change, global inequality and modern armed conflict. We will reflect on the capacity of international law to deal with these challenges, and accommodate actors traditionally not considered subjects of international law (armed groups, corporations, individuals, et cetera). In doing so, there is also room to explore historic injustices that have become engrained in international law doctrine. Altogether, the summer school aims to provide students with an impression of international law not as a static field, but as a developing, dynamic framework.
The summer course is highly recommended for prospective master students of Public International Law, or those with limited knowledge in the field, including students and graduates who do not have a background in (international) law.
This year, the summer course includes a visit at the International Court of Justice and other international organisations in The Hague.
Lecturers
The course will be taught by experienced professors of international law of Utrecht University's School of Law:
Dr. Vahid Rezadoost from the International Court of Justice will deliver a guest lecture on International Dispute Settlement.
Study load
Limited daily reading; details will be available in the final programme.
Costs
- Course fee: €600.00
- Included: Course + course materials
- Housing fee: €200
- Housing provider: Utrecht Summer School
Additional information
The housing costs do not include a Utrecht Summer School sleeping bag. This is a separate product on the invoice. If you wish to bring your own bedding, please deselect or remove the sleeping bag from your order.
Application
For this course you are required to upload the following documents when applying:
- Motivation Letter
- C.V.