Short Course: Public International Law in Practice

Course Details 

The Public International Law in Practice course offers a dynamic introduction into applied public international law from the British Institute of International and Comparative Law. The programme focuses on current developments in public international law and their application in national and international dispute resolution, policy-making and in international legal and diplomatic practice.

Led by many of the Institute's leading researchers and practitioners, the course gathers primarily senior practitioners, academics and government officials interested to improve their knowledge of key areas international law: from the sources of international law to the law of armed conflict, from human rights to international investment law.

Course topics and tutors:

• Legal Foundations of Public International Law
  Yarik Kryvoi, Senior Research Fellow in International Economic Law and Director of the Investment Treaty Forum
  
• International Human Rights Law
  Rosana Garciandia, Research Fellow in Labour Exploitation and Human Rights
  
• International Investment Law
  Yarik Kryvoi, Senior Research Fellow in International Economic Law and Director of the Investment Treaty Forum
  
• International Trade Law
  Julinda Beqiraj, Maurice Wohl Senior Research Fellow in European Law
  
• International Law Concerning Armed Conflict
  Shehzad Charania, UK Government Lawyer
  
• Business and Human Rights
  Lise Smit, Senior Research Fellow in Business and Human Rights and Irene Pietropaoli, Research Fellow in Business and Human Rights
  
• Law of the Sea
  Constantinos Yiallourides, Arthur Watts Research Fellow in the Law of the Sea
  
• International Migration and Refugee Law
  Jean-Pierre Gauci, Arthur Watts Senior Research Fellow in Public International Law and Director of Teaching and Training
• International Environmental Law
  Ivano Alogna, Arthur Watts Research Fellow in Environmental and Climate Change Law
• International Criminal Law
  Kristin Hausler, Dorset Senior Fellow in Public International Law and Director of the Centre for International Law

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Course benefits

This course is unique in that it introduces participants to public international law as it arises in practice in a concise and engaging way. It includes the core elements of public international law, such as treaties, customary international law, state responsibilities and immunities, international human rights law, international humanitarian law, international environmental law, and international economic law, as well as how international law is dealt with in national law and in terms of dispute settlement.

Who is the course for?

The course is ideal for those in the early and middle years of legal practice, those working in governmental and non-governmental organisations with legal elements to their work, those moving legal practice areas, and students who are studying for a postgraduate degree which includes aspects of international law.

Course format

The virtual course format will consist of a series of 10 sessions in which live (synchronous) teaching is offered via Zoom. Participants will be able to interact with the tutors and amongst themselves on screen.

Course leader

Dr Jean-Pierre Gauci, Arthur Watts Senior Research Fellow in Public International Law and Director of Teaching and Training, BIICL

Testimonials from past attendees

"A great introduction to many aspects of international law with very knowledgeable speakers..."
An extremely helpful course! And importantly the speakers were able to answer our questions"
"Very interesting and comprehensive course. It covered a lot in the two days."

Pricing and Registration

The course cost is £700 per person (including VAT)

Course Discounts

Member discount: 15% discount for individual members of BIICL
Details of individual memberships at BIICL 

Group discounts:

• 15% discount for groups of 3 or more attendees from NGO organisations or staff of government
• 15% discount for groups of 5 or more attendees from commercial organisations

To apply for any of the discounted rates, please Contact Us 

Training scholarships

The British Institute of International and Comparative Law is committed to equality and opportunity in the legal profession and to support greater engagement of under-represented groups in the legal profession.

In our efforts in this regard we are delighted to offer 3 scholarships for each of our short courses to participants from communities and backgrounds currently under-represented in the legal community.

Applications for training scholarships must be received at least three weeks ahead of the course start date (25 August 2022).

Find out more about training scholarships

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