Summer School: Public International Law

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.

Indicative course topics: 

• Basic Concepts of International Law
• Careers in Public International Law
• International Human Rights Law
• Business and Human Rights
• Environmental and Climate Change Law
• International Migration and Refugee Law
• Laws Relating to Armed Conflict
• Transitional Justice
• Cyber Operations and International Law
• International Criminal Law
• International Investment Law
• International Trade Law
• International Dispute Settlement
• Law of the Sea
• International Law and Technology
• International Law and Development
• Uses of International Law

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.

Course format

This is a hybrid course, being offered in person at the BIICL office in Russell Square, London and virtually.

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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