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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.
Christian Riffel
Natalie Baird , Karen Scott , Roisin Burke and John Hopkins
Assessment will be by way of a Research Essay (90 per cent) and a Class Presentation (10 per cent).The Research Essay will be on an international law topic chosen by the student in conjunction with the supervisor (one of the lecturers of the course). This assessment is designed to allow students to pursue their own interests within the parameters of this course. All students are encouraged to discuss their topic and research plan with the supervisor throughout the course.The maximum length of the research project is 10,000 words, including footnotes, but excluding the bibliography. All essays must be submitted electronically in order to be run through plagiarism detection software.
Evans, Malcolm D.1959- , Evans, Malcolm D; International law ; Fourth edition;
Domestic fee $1,088.00
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 .