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

Dr Fleur Johns & Kate Miles
Semester 1 Intensive
13-14 & 20-21 March 2009

Dr Jacqueline Mowbray
Semester 2 2009
Monday Evenings, 6-8pm

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

Master of Laws | Graduate Diploma in Law | Master of Business Law | Master of International Law | Graduate Diploma in International Law | Graduate Diploma in International Business Law | Master of International Business and Law