The course is intended to be a follow-up course to the revised 6-unit LAWS8182 Principles of International Law course. It too will focus on general international law, seeking to identify, in particular, the impact of the relevant norms on the conduct of international relations and national decision-making in this area. Subject matter coverage will centre on those parts of general international law that are not covered in LAWS8182 Principles of International Law, yet are regarded as necessary for a well-rounded knowledge of the subject matter befitting a specialist degree in Public International Law. Some continuing attention will be devoted to further developing the students' capacity to apply international legal norms in concrete settings.

Topics covered in lectures will usually include:

• territory in international law
• State responsibility
• the use of force, including UN enforcement measures
• jurisdiction and immunities

Upon completion of this course students will have a solid understanding of the core rules of the international legal system.

Students must rely on the Approved Assessment which will be posted to the Wattle course site prior to the commencement of the course.

26 Contact Hours (Intensive Delivery over 4 days)

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LAWS8182 Principles of International Law (6 units)

LAWS8256 Principles of International Law (12 Units)

It is recommended that students complete LAWS8183 Advanced Principles of International Law immediately after LAWS8182 Principles of International Law, before completing electives.

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