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A seminar-based course, involving an advanced study of the priniciples of public international law. This course is a compulsory component of the LLM (IntLaw&Pols).
This course is compulsory for all LLM(ILAP) students. It comes about as the result of student feedback. It is intended to provide both an overview of the fundamental concepts of public international law and also the opportunity for in depth discussion and analysis of related problematic issues. The course will be delivered by way of seminars. Each seminar will be facilitated by a member of the School of Law’s International and Comparative Law Group. Students will be provided with readings, and will be expected to come to class fully prepared. Attendance is compulsory.
After you have completed this module you will be able to: demonstrate an advanced and systematic understanding of the principles, rules, institutions and processes of international law; demonstrate how international law functions within its social and political contexts; deal critically with the functioning of international law in contemporary international society; demonstrate a conceptual understanding of the theory and practice of international law through a critical evaluation of scholarship in the field; provide new insights into the theory and practice of international law; and research effectively in the field of international law.
Subject to approval of the Programme Director.
Karen Scott
Natalie Baird
The assessment for this course may be by way of a 7,000 word essay (worth 70%) and a Take Home Test (worth 30%). The assessment will be confirmed in the first week of lectures.
Evans, Malcolm D; International law ; 3rd ed; Oxford University Press, 2010.
Domestic fee $1,016.00
International Postgraduate fees
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Faculty of Law .