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Short Course:
Public International Law in Practice

Course Outline

This short course offers a dynamic introduction into applied public international 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.

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Indicative course topics

  • Legal Foundations of Public International Law
  • International Human Rights Law
  • International Trade Law
  • International Investment Law
  • International Migration and Refugee Law
  • Law of the Sea
  • International Law Concerning Armed Conflict
  • International Criminal Law
  • International Environmental and Climate Change Law
  • Business and Human Rights
     

Testimonials from past attendees

 "It exceeded my expectations. The lecturers were really knowledgeable and practical."

"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."

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

This course is offered both as a hybrid course over two days and as an online course providing 10 x 2 hours sessions.

Course cost

The course cost is £825 per person.

Course Discounts

Member discount: 20% discount for individual members of BIICL
Details of individual memberships at BIICL 

Group discounts:

  • 20% discount for groups of 3 or more attendees from NGO organisations or staff of government
  • 20% discount for groups of 5 or more attendees from commercial organisations
     

*Course cost is subject to change 

Scholarships

We are delighted to be able to offer scholarships designed to enable individuals from communities currently under-represented in the legal field to access our world-class courses and benefit from unparalleled learning experiences.

Scholarships are aimed at 3 categories: individuals from communities and backgrounds that are under-represented in the legal field in the UK and abroad; individuals who have recently received a needs-based bursary from their university or further-education college and representatives from Small Charities, NGOs, and Community-Based Organisations.

Applications for training scholarships must be received at least three weeks ahead of the course start date (15 September 2025). Applications must be made via the online form and applications received via any other means will not be considered.

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