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IL-101

International Law Fundamentals

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

Academy pass mark: 80%

Public course: Anyone may study this course before applying for a Court service role.

Module 1 — Understanding International Law Foundations

Students study understanding international law foundations as part of this foundation course. This module develops understanding through explanation, examples, Treaty connections and practical learning.

Module 2 — Sources and Creation of International Law

Students study sources and creation of international law as part of this foundation course. This module develops understanding through explanation, examples, Treaty connections and practical learning.

Module 3 — States, Sovereignty and Jurisdiction

Students study states, sovereignty and jurisdiction as part of this foundation course. This module develops understanding through explanation, examples, Treaty connections and practical learning.

Module 4 — Treaties, Obligations and Responsibility

Students study treaties, obligations and responsibility as part of this foundation course. This module develops understanding through explanation, examples, Treaty connections and practical learning.

Module 5 — International Courts and Dispute Resolution

Students study international courts and dispute resolution as part of this foundation course. This module develops understanding through explanation, examples, Treaty connections and practical learning.

Module 6 — Applying International Law Principles

Students study applying international law principles as part of this foundation course. This module develops understanding through explanation, examples, Treaty connections and practical learning.

Knowledge Test

1. Which is a primary source of international law?

2. Why is jurisdiction important?

3. What is customary international law broadly based upon?

4. What should a student do before asserting an international-law rule?

5. Are all international organisations legally identical?