Education, Training & Court Service
Learn the foundations of international justice, the Founding Treaty and specialist Court services. The Academy is publicly available so anyone can study before applying for Court service. Academy courses are educational; formal Court competency and appointment remain separate processes.
Introduction to God's Court of the People
A foundation course explaining the Court's purpose, structure, principles, volunteer pathway and relationship to the Founding Treaty.
Open Course → FC-102Understanding the Founding Treaty
A structured introduction to the Treaty, its articles, institutions, rights, procedures and specialist functions.
Open Course → IL-101International Law Fundamentals
Core concepts in public international law, jurisdiction, treaties, state responsibility and international dispute settlement.
Open Course → HR-101Human Rights and Fair Trial
Foundational human-rights principles, equality, dignity, fair hearing, defence rights, witnesses and vulnerable persons.
Open Course → EI-101Evidence and Investigation Foundations
An introductory course for future investigators, clerks and other Court personnel working with evidence.
Open Course → DP-101The Death Penalty: Law, Ethics and Debate
A balanced educational course examining arguments for and against capital punishment, human rights, wrongful convictions, international practice and judicial reasoning.
Open Course → ML-101International Maritime Law Fundamentals
A foundation course introducing the international legal framework governing oceans, maritime zones, navigation, maritime jurisdiction, environmental protection, maritime safety and international cooperation.
Open Course → AL-101Aviation Law Fundamentals
A foundation course introducing international aviation law, airspace jurisdiction, aircraft registration, safety, liability, environmental obligations and international cooperation.
Open Course → ICL-101International Criminal Law Fundamentals
A foundation course introducing individual criminal responsibility, core international crimes, modes of liability, jurisdiction, evidence and fair-trial principles.
Open Course → IHL-101International Humanitarian Law Fundamentals
A foundation course introducing the laws applicable during armed conflict, protection of civilians and persons hors de combat, distinction, proportionality, precautions and accountability.
Open Course → IHRL-101International Human Rights Law
A foundation course examining international human-rights principles, State obligations, protected rights, remedies, accountability and the relationship between international and domestic law.
Open Course → IO-101Law of International Organizations
A foundation course introducing the legal personality, powers, responsibilities, privileges, immunities and accountability of international organizations.
Open Course → TL-101Treaty Law and Interpretation
A foundation course covering treaty formation, consent, reservations, interpretation, performance, amendment, breach, termination and dispute resolution.
Open Course → EL-101International Environmental Law
A foundation course introducing international environmental principles, State responsibility, transboundary harm, environmental treaties, climate governance and sustainable development.
Open Course → ITL-101International Trade Law
A foundation course introducing the international legal framework governing trade in goods and services, non-discrimination, tariffs, trade remedies and dispute settlement.
Open Course → IIL-101International Investment Law
A foundation course introducing international investment agreements, investor protections, State regulatory powers, expropriation, fair treatment and investor-State dispute settlement.
Open Course → ARB-101International Arbitration Fundamentals
A foundation course introducing arbitration agreements, tribunal jurisdiction, procedure, evidence, hearings, awards and recognition and enforcement.
Open Course → CL-101International Contract Law
A foundation course introducing international contracts, formation, interpretation, performance, breach, remedies, governing law and dispute resolution.
Open Course → FL-101International Family Law
A foundation course introducing cross-border family disputes, marriage, divorce, parental responsibility, child protection, international child abduction and recognition of family judgments.
Open Course → RL-101International Refugee and Asylum Law
A foundation course introducing refugee status, asylum, non-refoulement, exclusion, protection procedures and international cooperation concerning displaced persons.
Open Course → ICP-101International Criminal Procedure
A foundation course introducing jurisdiction, investigations, charging, disclosure, evidence, fair-trial safeguards, hearings, judgments and appeals in international criminal proceedings.
Open Course → EL-102International Evidence Law
A foundation course introducing relevance, admissibility, reliability, authenticity, documentary and digital evidence, witnesses, expert evidence and evidentiary safeguards in international proceedings.
Open Course → ICL-102International Humanitarian Criminal Law
A foundation course examining serious violations committed during armed conflict, individual criminal responsibility, modes of liability, protected persons, unlawful conduct and accountability.
Open Course → CL-102International Constitutional Law
A foundation course examining constitutional structures, separation of powers, judicial independence, fundamental rights, constitutional review and the relationship between domestic constitutional systems and international law.
Open Course → AL-102International Administrative Law
A foundation course examining lawful public administration, delegated authority, administrative decisions, procedural fairness, judicial review, remedies and accountability.
Open Course → IML-101International Shipping Law & Maritime Regulation
A foundation course introducing the international legal framework governing ships, ship registration, flag-State and port-State responsibilities, maritime safety, navigation, pollution prevention, shipping standards and maritime accountability.
Open Course → AL-103International Aviation Law
A foundation course examining international civil aviation law, airspace sovereignty, aircraft nationality, aviation safety and security, international air transport and State responsibilities.
Open Course → SL-101International Space Law
A foundation course examining the international legal framework governing outer space activities, space objects, State responsibility, registration, peaceful use, liability and international cooperation.
Open Course → EL-103International Environmental Governance
A foundation course examining international environmental institutions, treaty frameworks, State cooperation, compliance, environmental principles and mechanisms for addressing transboundary environmental problems.
Open Course → DR-101International Dispute Resolution
A foundation course examining peaceful methods of resolving international disputes, including negotiation, mediation, conciliation, arbitration and judicial settlement.
Open Course → ML-102International Law of the Sea
A foundation course examining maritime zones, coastal State rights and duties, navigation freedoms, marine resources, continental shelf rights and the peaceful settlement of disputes under the international law of the sea.
Open Course → IHL-101International Humanitarian Law
A foundation course examining the legal rules governing armed conflict, including distinction, proportionality, protection of civilians and persons hors de combat, treatment of detainees and accountability for serious violations.
Open Course → IHL-102International Humanitarian Law Advanced
An advanced course examining complex issues in international humanitarian law, including targeting, detention, occupation, protected persons, means and methods of warfare, compliance and accountability for serious violations.
Open Course → IHRL-102International Human Rights Law Advanced
An advanced course examining international human rights obligations, treaty interpretation, State responsibility, derogations, limitations, international monitoring and accountability mechanisms.
Open Course → ICL-103International Criminal Law Advanced
An advanced course examining individual criminal responsibility under international law, modes of liability, superior responsibility, defences, jurisdiction, cooperation and accountability for international crimes.
Open Course → ICP-102International Criminal Procedure Advanced
An advanced course examining investigation, evidence, disclosure, witness protection, victim participation, pre-trial proceedings, trial procedure, appeals and fair-trial safeguards in international criminal proceedings.
Open Course → EL-104International Evidence Law Advanced
An advanced course examining evidentiary principles in international proceedings, including relevance, reliability, admissibility, expert evidence, documentary evidence, witness testimony, digital evidence and judicial assessment of proof.
Open Course → CL-103International Constitutional Law Advanced
An advanced course examining constitutional principles in the international legal order, constitutional interpretation, separation of powers, judicial review, emergency powers, rights protection and constitutional accountability.
Open Course → AL-104International Administrative Law Advanced
An advanced course examining administrative legality, delegated authority, procedural fairness, judicial review, regulatory discretion, public accountability and remedies in international and comparative administrative law.
Open Course → ML-103International Maritime Law Advanced
An advanced course examining complex law-of-the-sea issues, maritime jurisdiction, boundary delimitation, navigation rights, marine environmental obligations, maritime disputes and international adjudication.
Open Course → TL-103International Trade Law Advanced
An advanced course examining international trade agreements, market access, tariffs, non-tariff measures, trade remedies, dispute settlement and the relationship between trade rules and domestic regulation.
Open Course → EL-105International Environmental Law Advanced
An advanced course examining international environmental principles, State responsibility, transboundary harm, environmental assessment, climate governance, biodiversity protection and international environmental dispute settlement.
Open Course → AR-102International Arbitration Advanced
An advanced course examining international arbitration agreements, tribunal jurisdiction, arbitral procedure, evidence, interim measures, awards, enforcement and challenges to arbitral decisions.
Open Course → MN-102International Mediation & Negotiation Advanced
An advanced course examining international negotiation, mediation strategy, consent, neutrality, confidentiality, settlement processes, cross-cultural communication and implementation of negotiated outcomes.
Open Course → LR-102International Legal Research & Analysis Advanced
An advanced course developing systematic international legal research, source evaluation, treaty interpretation, case analysis, comparative research, legal reasoning and the preparation of authoritative legal analysis.
Open Course → LE-102International Legal Ethics & Professional Responsibility Advanced
An advanced course examining professional independence, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, duties to courts and clients, integrity, accountability and ethical responsibilities in international legal practice.
Open Course → LD-102International Legal Drafting Advanced
An advanced course examining the drafting of international legal instruments, treaty provisions, agreements, resolutions and formal legal documents, with emphasis on precision, consistency, interpretation and enforceability.
Open Course → CE-102International Legal Compliance & Enforcement Advanced
An advanced course examining implementation of international legal obligations, compliance mechanisms, monitoring, reporting, enforcement, accountability, remedies and institutional responses to non-compliance.
Open Course → IHL-103International Humanitarian Law & Armed Conflict Advanced
An advanced course examining the legal regulation of armed conflict, distinction, proportionality, precautions, protection of civilians and persons hors de combat, detention, occupation and accountability under international humanitarian law.
Open Course → IHL-104International Humanitarian Law — Specialized Topics
A specialised course examining advanced international humanitarian law issues including protected persons and objects, cultural property, humanitarian access, weapons regulation, non-international armed conflicts and contemporary challenges.
Open Course → ICJ-104International Criminal Justice & Accountability Advanced
An advanced course examining international criminal justice, individual responsibility, modes of liability, investigative processes, prosecution, victims' rights, reparations and accountability for serious international crimes.
Open Course → ICP-103International Criminal Evidence & Procedure Advanced
An advanced course examining evidentiary principles, admissibility, witness testimony, disclosure, investigative procedure, procedural fairness and trial management in international criminal proceedings.
Open Course → CL-104International Constitutional Governance Advanced
An advanced course examining constitutional governance, separation of powers, institutional accountability, democratic legality, constitutional review and the relationship between domestic constitutional systems and international legal obligations.
Open Course → AL-105International Administrative & Regulatory Governance Advanced
An advanced course examining regulatory governance, administrative institutions, delegated authority, oversight, transparency, accountability, regulatory decision-making and international cooperation in public administration.
Open Course → MS-102International Maritime Security & Piracy Law Advanced
An advanced course examining the international legal framework governing maritime security, piracy, armed robbery at sea, jurisdiction, interdiction, prosecution, vessel protection and international cooperation.
Open Course → TI-102International Trade & Investment Arbitration Advanced
An advanced course examining dispute settlement in international trade and investment law, including arbitration agreements, jurisdiction, investor-State disputes, tribunal procedure, awards and enforcement.
Open Course → BL-102International Business Law Advanced
An advanced course examining international business transactions, commercial agreements, corporate responsibility, cross-border trade, dispute resolution and the legal frameworks governing global business activity.
Open Course → CG-102International Corporate Governance Advanced
An advanced course examining corporate governance principles, board responsibility, shareholder protection, corporate accountability, transparency, compliance and international governance standards.
Open Course → HR-103International Human Rights Law Advanced
An advanced course examining international human rights principles, treaty systems, State obligations, accountability mechanisms, remedies, monitoring and contemporary human rights challenges.
Open Course → HR-104International Human Rights Litigation Advanced
An advanced course examining international human rights litigation, admissibility, legal arguments, evidence, remedies, judicial and quasi-judicial procedures and strategic approaches to rights-based claims.
Open Course → HR-105International Human Rights Institutions Advanced
An advanced course examining international human rights institutions, treaty bodies, monitoring mechanisms, regional systems, accountability structures and institutional approaches to rights protection.
Open Course → HR-106International Human Rights Advocacy Advanced
An advanced course examining human rights advocacy strategies, legal research, public engagement, institutional engagement, accountability campaigns and methods for advancing rights protection.
Open Course → HR-107International Human Rights Monitoring Advanced
An advanced course examining human rights monitoring systems, indicators, reporting, investigations, compliance assessment, institutional review and methods for evaluating rights protection.
Open Course → HR-108International Human Rights Policy Advanced
An advanced course examining human rights policy development, implementation strategies, institutional frameworks, impact assessment and approaches to strengthening rights protection.
Open Course → HR-109International Human Rights Enforcement Advanced
An advanced course examining human rights enforcement mechanisms, accountability systems, implementation processes, remedies, compliance monitoring and approaches to strengthening rights protection.
Open Course → HR-110International Human Rights Remedies Advanced
An advanced course examining human rights remedies, reparations, restoration measures, guarantees of non-repetition, implementation procedures and approaches to effective rights protection.
Open Course → HR-111International Human Rights Education Advanced
An advanced course examining human rights education, awareness programmes, institutional learning, training methodologies and approaches to developing a culture of rights protection.
Open Course → HR-112International Human Rights Research Advanced
An advanced course examining human rights research methods, legal analysis, evidence assessment, documentation, comparative research and the development of reliable rights-based findings.
Open Course → HR-113International Human Rights Compliance Advanced
An advanced course examining human rights compliance systems, implementation frameworks, monitoring obligations, institutional responsibilities and methods for improving adherence to human rights standards.
Open Course → HR-114International Human Rights Accountability Advanced
An advanced course examining human rights accountability systems, responsibility frameworks, oversight mechanisms, investigations, corrective action and institutional accountability.
Open Course → HR-115International Human Rights Justice Advanced
An advanced course examining human rights justice systems, access to justice, legal protection, accountability pathways, fair processes and the advancement of rights-based justice.
Open Course → HR-116International Human Rights Governance Advanced
An advanced course examining human rights governance systems, institutional structures, decision-making processes, oversight, participation and international cooperation.
Open Course → J-101Judicial Foundations
A foundational judicial pathway course introducing the role, responsibilities, independence, ethics and core working principles of a Judge within the proposed Court framework.
Open Course → J-102Judicial Reasoning and Decision-Making
A judicial pathway course on structured legal reasoning, analysis of evidence and issues, application of the applicable legal framework, and clear reasoned decision-making.
Open Course → J-103Treaty Interpretation
A judicial pathway course on interpreting the Founding Treaty and other applicable treaty provisions carefully, consistently and within the Court’s established legal framework.
Open Course → J-104Evidence and Findings of Fact
A judicial pathway course on evaluating evidence, assessing disputed facts, making findings of fact, and explaining those findings in a reasoned judicial decision.
Open Course → J-105Judicial Ethics, Independence and Conflicts
A judicial pathway course on judicial independence, impartiality, ethical duties, conflicts of interest, confidentiality and professional responsibility.
Open Course → J-106Conducting Hearings and Trials
A judicial pathway course on the orderly and fair conduct of hearings and trials, including procedural control, participation of the parties, evidence, courtroom conduct and judicial directions.
Open Course → J-107Judgments, Sentencing and Remedies
A judicial pathway course on preparing reasoned judgments, determining lawful sentences where applicable, and addressing remedies within the Court’s established legal framework.
Open Course → J-108Appeals and Judicial Review
A judicial pathway course on appeals, review of judicial decisions, grounds of challenge, appellate reasoning and the limits of review within the Court’s established framework.
Open Course → J-109Three-Judge Panels and Complex Cases
A judicial pathway course on multi-judge panels, allocation of judicial functions, complex proceedings, collective deliberation and reasoned panel decisions.
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