Short Course: Public International Law in Practice (Hybrid)
Date: 3-4 April 2023
Time: 09.30 - 17.00 (UK time)
Venue: BIICL, Russell Square, London and 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:
- Nature and Sources of Public International Law
- International Human Rights Law
- International Humanitarian Law / Law of Armed Conflict
- International Trade Law
- Law of the Sea
- International Criminal Law
- International Investment Law
- Environmental and Climate Change Law
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.
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.
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 £775 per person (including VAT).
Course format: This is a hybrid course, being offered in person at the BIICL office in Russell Square, London and virtually.
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This course is also running in autumn 2023. Click here to find out more.
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 (13 March 2023).
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