International Law
Master the fundamentals of international law, from creation and application to dispute resolution and global justice.
Master the fundamentals of international law, from creation and application to dispute resolution and global justice.
This comprehensive course explores international law as the governing framework for relations between states, organizations, and non-state actors. Students learn about the creation, application, and enforcement of international law through extensive study of International Court of Justice cases. The course covers key topics including treaty-making, state responsibility, dispute resolution, and the role of international organizations, providing essential knowledge for understanding global legal frameworks.
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What you'll learn
Understand the fundamental principles of international law and its role in global governance
Analyze how international law is created enforced and interpreted
Examine the role of states and international organizations in the legal framework
Learn about dispute resolution mechanisms and international justice systems
Understand treaty-making processes and their implications
Master concepts of state responsibility and international obligations
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There are 8 modules in this course
The course provides a thorough understanding of international law principles and practices. Students explore how international law is created, interpreted, and enforced, with emphasis on real-world applications and case studies from the International Court of Justice. Topics include state responsibility, treaty interpretation, dispute resolution, and the role of international organizations.
Introducing International Law
Module 1
Setting the International Law Stage
Module 2
Making International Law (part 1)
Module 3
Making International Law (part 2)
Module 4
Claiming responsibility
Module 6
Seeking Justice
Module 7
Upholding Peace
Module 8
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Distinguished Leadership in International Law and Legal Practice
Dr. Pierre d'Argent serves as Full Professor and holder of the Public International Law Chair at the University of Louvain while maintaining positions as visiting professor at Leiden University and special counsel to Foley Hoag LLP. His expertise spans multiple areas of international law, with extensive experience representing states before international courts and tribunals. As current President of the European Society of International Law and Member of the Institut de droit international, he has established himself as a leading authority in public international law. His scholarly contributions include over 100 published articles and book chapters, an award-winning book, a published course at The Hague Academy of International Law, and a Massive Open Online Course on edX. His practical legal experience encompasses representing states in cases involving land and maritime disputes, genocide, war reparations, human rights, and environmental claims. He serves on the editorial boards of prestigious journals including the European Journal of International Law, Annuaire français de droit international, and Revue belge de droit international. As a member of the Brussels Bar, he continues to shape international law through both academic work and legal practice, while his selection by the European Union as a potential arbitrator for various trade agreements demonstrates his ongoing influence in international dispute resolution.
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