Summer School: Public International Law (Hybrid)

Course Outline

Global events and legal developments continue to highlight the relevance of international law to various aspects of our lives. From dealing with climate change and environmental disasters, to promoting food and energy security; from protecting vulnerable groups to ensuring that telecommunication infrastructure is secured, international law provides the framework for States, international organizations and others to work together. This summer school provides participants a solid overview of international law, and the tools they need to undertake further research and study in the area. You will be studying at a world leading institute of international law research, whilst based in the heart of one of the world's most international cities.

Topics and tutors include:

• Basic Concepts of International Law
  Dr Jean-Pierre Gauci, Arthur Watts Senior Research Fellow in Public International Law and Director of Teaching & Training and Dr Jack Kenny, Research Leader in International Law
• Careers in Public International Law
  Miglena Angelova, Fietta Law, Naomi Briercliffe, Squire Patton Boggs, Manuel Casas, Twenty Essex, and Monika Hlavkova, Debevoise
  
• International Human Rights Law
  Dr Irene Pietropaoli, Senior Fellow in Business and Human Rights
  
• Business and Human Rights
  Dr Sofia Gonzalez De Aguinaga, Research Leader in Business, ESG and Modern Slavery
  
• Environmental and Climate Change Law 
  Dr Alina Holzhausen, Research Fellow in Public International Law and Climate Change
  
• International Migration and Refugee Law
  Dr Jean-Pierre Gauci and Dr Celine Hocquet, Research Fellow in Labour Exploitation and Human Rights

• Laws Relating to Armed Conflict
  Dr Jack Kenny Research Leader in International Law 
• Head of State Immunity
  Anthony Wenton, Research Fellow in Public International Law
  
• Transitional Justice
  Dr Kateryna Busol, British Academy Research Fellow
  
• Cyber Operations and International Law
  Dr Jack Kenny, Research Leader in International Law
  
• International Criminal Law
  Anthony Wenton, Research Fellow in Public International Law
  
• International Investment Law
  Manuel Casas, Twenty Essex
• International Trade Law
  Dr Julinda Beqiraj, Maurice Wohl Senior Fellow in European Law
  
• International Dispute Settlement
  Naomi Briarcliffe,  Squire Paton Boggs
• Law of the Sea
  Dr Constantinos Yiallourides, Research Leader in the Law of the Sea
  
• International Law and Technology
  Dr Irene Pietropaoli, Senior Fellow in Business and Human Rights
  
• International Law and Development
  Dr Sara Razai, Research Fellow and International Projects Lead
  
• Uses of International Law
  Dr Jean-Pierre Gauci, Aditi Shetye, Researcher in Public International Law and Environmental Law, John Trajer, Research Fellow in Anti-Trafficking Law and Policy and Dr Irene Pietropaoli 
  

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Course leaders:

• Dr Jean-Pierre Gauci, Arthur Watts Senior Research Fellow in Public International Law and Director of Teaching and Training, BIICL
• Dr Irene Pietropaoli, Senior Fellow in Business and Human Rights, BIICL

 
Who is the course for?

The course is ideal for those having recently completed or currently undertaking studies in law, international relations, political science, international development, public policy or other related issues. Participants interested in working for governments, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, commercial entities and in private legal practice or consultancy will particularly benefit from this summer school.

Pricing and Registration

Charges for this course are:

• Individuals: £775
• Students: £500 (please ensure you use your university email to register)

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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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 (24 June 2024).

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