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PUBLIC · GOD'S COURT ACADEMY

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.

FC-101

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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
FC-102

Understanding the Founding Treaty

A structured introduction to the Treaty, its articles, institutions, rights, procedures and specialist functions.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
IL-101

International Law Fundamentals

Core concepts in public international law, jurisdiction, treaties, state responsibility and international dispute settlement.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
HR-101

Human Rights and Fair Trial

Foundational human-rights principles, equality, dignity, fair hearing, defence rights, witnesses and vulnerable persons.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
EI-101

Evidence and Investigation Foundations

An introductory course for future investigators, clerks and other Court personnel working with evidence.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
DP-101

The 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
ML-101

International 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
AL-101

Aviation Law Fundamentals

A foundation course introducing international aviation law, airspace jurisdiction, aircraft registration, safety, liability, environmental obligations and international cooperation.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
ICL-101

International Criminal Law Fundamentals

A foundation course introducing individual criminal responsibility, core international crimes, modes of liability, jurisdiction, evidence and fair-trial principles.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
IHL-101

International 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
IHRL-101

International 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
IO-101

Law of International Organizations

A foundation course introducing the legal personality, powers, responsibilities, privileges, immunities and accountability of international organizations.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
TL-101

Treaty Law and Interpretation

A foundation course covering treaty formation, consent, reservations, interpretation, performance, amendment, breach, termination and dispute resolution.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
EL-101

International Environmental Law

A foundation course introducing international environmental principles, State responsibility, transboundary harm, environmental treaties, climate governance and sustainable development.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
ITL-101

International Trade Law

A foundation course introducing the international legal framework governing trade in goods and services, non-discrimination, tariffs, trade remedies and dispute settlement.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
IIL-101

International Investment Law

A foundation course introducing international investment agreements, investor protections, State regulatory powers, expropriation, fair treatment and investor-State dispute settlement.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
ARB-101

International Arbitration Fundamentals

A foundation course introducing arbitration agreements, tribunal jurisdiction, procedure, evidence, hearings, awards and recognition and enforcement.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
CL-101

International Contract Law

A foundation course introducing international contracts, formation, interpretation, performance, breach, remedies, governing law and dispute resolution.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
FL-101

International Family Law

A foundation course introducing cross-border family disputes, marriage, divorce, parental responsibility, child protection, international child abduction and recognition of family judgments.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
RL-101

International Refugee and Asylum Law

A foundation course introducing refugee status, asylum, non-refoulement, exclusion, protection procedures and international cooperation concerning displaced persons.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
ICP-101

International Criminal Procedure

A foundation course introducing jurisdiction, investigations, charging, disclosure, evidence, fair-trial safeguards, hearings, judgments and appeals in international criminal proceedings.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
EL-102

International Evidence Law

A foundation course introducing relevance, admissibility, reliability, authenticity, documentary and digital evidence, witnesses, expert evidence and evidentiary safeguards in international proceedings.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
ICL-102

International 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
CL-102

International 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
AL-102

International Administrative Law

A foundation course examining lawful public administration, delegated authority, administrative decisions, procedural fairness, judicial review, remedies and accountability.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
IML-101

International 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
AL-103

International Aviation Law

A foundation course examining international civil aviation law, airspace sovereignty, aircraft nationality, aviation safety and security, international air transport and State responsibilities.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
SL-101

International 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
EL-103

International Environmental Governance

A foundation course examining international environmental institutions, treaty frameworks, State cooperation, compliance, environmental principles and mechanisms for addressing transboundary environmental problems.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
DR-101

International Dispute Resolution

A foundation course examining peaceful methods of resolving international disputes, including negotiation, mediation, conciliation, arbitration and judicial settlement.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
ML-102

International 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
IHL-101

International 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
IHL-102

International 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
IHRL-102

International Human Rights Law Advanced

An advanced course examining international human rights obligations, treaty interpretation, State responsibility, derogations, limitations, international monitoring and accountability mechanisms.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
ICL-103

International 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
ICP-102

International 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
EL-104

International 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
CL-103

International 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
AL-104

International 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
ML-103

International 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
TL-103

International 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
EL-105

International 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
AR-102

International Arbitration Advanced

An advanced course examining international arbitration agreements, tribunal jurisdiction, arbitral procedure, evidence, interim measures, awards, enforcement and challenges to arbitral decisions.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
MN-102

International Mediation & Negotiation Advanced

An advanced course examining international negotiation, mediation strategy, consent, neutrality, confidentiality, settlement processes, cross-cultural communication and implementation of negotiated outcomes.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
LR-102

International 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
LE-102

International 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
LD-102

International 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
CE-102

International 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
IHL-103

International 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
IHL-104

International 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
ICJ-104

International 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
ICP-103

International 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
CL-104

International 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
AL-105

International 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
MS-102

International 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
TI-102

International 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
BL-102

International 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
CG-102

International Corporate Governance Advanced

An advanced course examining corporate governance principles, board responsibility, shareholder protection, corporate accountability, transparency, compliance and international governance standards.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
HR-103

International 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
HR-104

International 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
HR-105

International 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
HR-106

International 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
HR-107

International 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
HR-108

International Human Rights Policy Advanced

An advanced course examining human rights policy development, implementation strategies, institutional frameworks, impact assessment and approaches to strengthening rights protection.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
HR-109

International 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
HR-110

International 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
HR-111

International 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
HR-112

International 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
HR-113

International 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
HR-114

International Human Rights Accountability Advanced

An advanced course examining human rights accountability systems, responsibility frameworks, oversight mechanisms, investigations, corrective action and institutional accountability.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
HR-115

International 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
HR-116

International Human Rights Governance Advanced

An advanced course examining human rights governance systems, institutional structures, decision-making processes, oversight, participation and international cooperation.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
J-101

Judicial Foundations

A foundational judicial pathway course introducing the role, responsibilities, independence, ethics and core working principles of a Judge within the proposed Court framework.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
J-102

Judicial 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
J-103

Treaty 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
J-104

Evidence 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
J-105

Judicial Ethics, Independence and Conflicts

A judicial pathway course on judicial independence, impartiality, ethical duties, conflicts of interest, confidentiality and professional responsibility.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
J-106

Conducting 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
J-107

Judgments, 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
J-108

Appeals 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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →
J-109

Three-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.

6 course sections · Pass mark: 80% Open Course →