LAWS17-570: Public International Law: Challenges and Opportunities

Description

Public International Law: Challenges and Opportunities is an elective subject in postgraduate programs offered by the Faculty of Law in which undergraduate students may be permitted to enrol. This subject engages students in analysis of contemporary issues in public international law and global justice, including the theoretical underpinnings of international law and the mechanics of international legal institutions. The subject also provides students with the opportunity to identify and critique international legal frameworks on topics such as: transnational crimes; citizenship and nationality; human rights; refugee law and policy; modern armed conflicts; the global economy and climate change. The subject provides students with an opportunity to complete a major research essay and prepare and deliver oral arguments in an international law moot.

Subject details

Type: Undergraduate Subject
Code: LAWS17-570
EFTSL: 0.125
Faculty: Faculty of Law
Semesters offered:
  • September 2023 [Non-Standard Offering]
Credit: 10
Study areas:
  • Law
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2022: $3,950.00
  • Commencing in 2023: $4,050.00
  • Commencing in 2022: $5,260.00
  • Commencing in 2023: $5,400.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of: (a) The competing theoretical explanations of international law and the mechanics of international legal institutions; and (b) International legal frameworks on international crime cooperation and transnational crimes; citizenship and nationality; refugee law and policy; modern armed conflicts and climate change.
  2. Demonstrate the reasoning, research and communication skills to: (a) Analyse and explain theoretical and legal frameworks in an international and transnational law context. (b) Engage in a major legal research project and formulate a sophisticated law and policy analysis. (c) Engage in discussion on contemporary issue in public international law.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to apply the above knowledge and skills: (a) with creativity and initiative to new situations; (b) with high level personal autonomy and accountability; (c) to plan and execute substantial research based projects; and (d) Identify, develop and deliver persuasive oral legal arguments on matters of international in a courtroom setting.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Nil
Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Restrictions: This subject is not available to
  • Study Abroad Students

Must have completed a minimum 120 Credit Points of LAWS subjects AND have a minimum average of 65% in LAWS subjects. Must be admitted into a Bachelor Law degree OR Bachelor of Laws combined degree.

This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure.

Subject outlines

Subject dates

  • Non-Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 16/07/2023
    Semester start: 13/11/2023
    Subject start: 13/11/2023
    Cancellation 1: 17/11/2023
    Cancellation 2: 18/11/2023
    Last enrolment: 15/11/2023
    Withdraw - Financial: 20/11/2023
    Withdraw - Academic: 23/11/2023
    Teaching census: 19/11/2023
Non-Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 16/07/2023
Semester start: 13/11/2023
Subject start: 13/11/2023
Cancellation 1: 17/11/2023
Cancellation 2: 18/11/2023
Last enrolment: 15/11/2023
Withdraw - Financial: 20/11/2023
Withdraw - Academic: 23/11/2023
Teaching census: 19/11/2023