Short Course: Public International Law in Practice
Date: 10 Sessions: 21, 28 September, 5, 12, 19, 26 October, 2, 9, 16, 23 November 2023
Time: 10.00 - 12.00 (UK time)
Venue: Online
Course Outline
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, Investment Treaty Forum - International Human Rights Law
Rosana Garciandia, Research Fellow in Labour Exploitation and Human Rights - International Trade Law
Julinda Beqiraj, Maurice Wohl Senior Research Fellow in European Law - International Investment Law
Yarik Kryvoi, Senior Research Fellow in International Economic Law and Director, Investment Treaty Forum - International Migration and Refugee Law
Jean-Pierre Gauci, Arthur Watts Senior Research Fellow in Public International Law and Director of Teaching and Training (course leader) - Law of the Sea
Constantinos Yiallourides, Arthur Watts Research Fellow in the Law of the Sea - International Law Concerning Armed Conflict
Shehzad Charania Director of Legal Affairs and International Relations, GCHQ - International Criminal Law
Anthony Wenton, Research Fellow in Public International Law - International Environmental and Climate Change Law
Ivano Alogna, Arthur Watts Research Fellow in Environmental and Climate Change Law - Business and Human Rights
Irene Pietropaoli, Senior Research Fellow in Business and Human Rights and Deputy Director of Teaching and Training
Jasmine Elliott, Research Fellow in Business and Human Rights
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Course leader
Dr Jean-Pierre Gauci, Arthur Watts Senior Research Fellow in Public International Law and Director of Teaching and Training, BIICL
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.
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."
Participants at BIICL short courses are also invited to join exclusive events for trainees following completion of the course.
Pricing and registration
The course cost is £775 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 (31 August 2023).
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