LAWS6243 - Public International Law

Objectives

Gain an introduction to the general problems of public international law
Examine the function and scope of international law, with particular reference to sources of international law and their relationship with municipal (Australian) law.

Content

Principles of state responsibility; immunities; dispute resolution; human rights and the environment; the effects of the globalisation of law and its impact on domestic legal systems.

Session

Semester 1 Intensive
5-6 & 12-13 March 2010

Semester 2 2010
Monday Evenings, 6-8pm

Please note: compulsory for MIL and GradDipIntLaw candidates who have not completed any previous study in international law and pre-requisite for other law units.

The timetable is subject to frequent changes. Please refer to the latest version of the Postgraduate Timetable.

Assessment

1 x 3,000 Word Essay (40%)
1 x 2 ½ Hour Exam (60%)

Courses this unit is available in

Sydney Law School