SOAS Executive Course in Public International Law

Venue: Brunei Gallery, SOAS, London

Start of programme: 9 - 13 September 2019

Mode of Attendance: Full-time

Who is this programme for? This is an intensive five-day summer course in public international law for diplomats, executives, policymakers, non-profit workers, lawyers and professionals run by the School of Law at SOAS in London. 

Fees and Funding

Tuition fee: £1,600 (Fees include all programme materials, daytime refreshments and lunch in Lincoln's Inn on the final day).

A small number of discounted places at £1,200 have been reserved for those in the early stages of their career, students, and those working for non-governmental organisations. Please clearly register your interest for a discounted place in your statement of interest.

One merit-based scholarship is available for a delegate from a developing country, and will cover the tuition-fee only. Applicants will be assessed on the detail entailed in their statement of interest.

Programme Description

This short course, taught by leading academics and practitioners within their particular area of expertise, offers an intensive study of international law for professionals. After providing an introduction to international law, participants will cover litigating international law in the courts of England and Wales, the Responsibilities of States, Individuals and Businesses, the International Court of Justice, how to bring claims in International Investment Arbitration and how to defend them, and how to make complaints to International Human Rights bodies. Specific subjects will include state immunity, diplomatic immunity, the prospects of a treaty on business and human rights, parent company liability in tort law, how to reform international investment law and the regulation of internet companies.

Participants will leave the course with the capacity to address complex legal questions commonly encountered by diplomats, executives and policymakers, skills in research, academic writing and advocacy, and an understanding of strategies employed in public international law litigation. You will have the opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with leading academics and practitioners in a collegial atmosphere. On the final day, participants are invited to deliver a short paper at a workshop open to the Law Faculty followed by lunch at Lincoln’s Inn.

Further information available here: https://www.soas.ac.uk/law/programmes/public-international-law/