Admission requirements
Background in law
Sufficient command of English (IELTS 6.5 or higher)
Due to its introductory nature, the course is not aimed at students who already have a background in Public International Law.
Description
The course aims at providing (international) students with a basic knowledge of the various aspects of Public International Law. These topics include, among others, sources of international law; subjects of international law; state responsibility; jurisdiction and immunities; international adjudication; and the use of force.
This introductory course will provide students with enough knowledge to enable them to participate actively in other, more specialized courses on Public International Law. The course is designed for exchange and Study Abroad students.
Course objectives
Objectives of the course:
The course aims at providing (international) students with a basic knowledge of the various aspects of Public International Law.
The following topics will be studied during this course:
Introduction; sources; subjects
The law of treaties; the law of state responsibility
The law of peace and security
Jurisdiction and immunities
International economic law
Achievement levels:
The following achievement levels apply with regard to the course:
This introductory course will provide students with enough knowledge to enable them to participate actively in other, more specialized
courses on Public International Law.
Timetable
The timetable of this course can be found in uSis and on Blackboard.
Mode of instruction
Lectures
Number of (2 hour) lectures: five 2-hour lectures during 5 weeks
Names of lecturers: Dr. Larissa van den Herik, Dr. Yannick Radi and Ms. Andrea Varga
Required preparation by students: Study the assigned literature from the textbook and the prescribed case law in light of the relevant (and prescribed) treaty texts and documents..
Seminars
Number of (2 hour) seminars: five 2-hour working groups during 5 weeks
Names of lecturers: Dr. Larissa van den Herik, Dr. Yannick Radi and Ms. Andrea Varga
Required preparation by students: Study the assigned literature from the textbook and the prescribed case law in light of the relevant (and prescribed) treaty texts and documents.
Assessment method
Examination form(s)
- Written exam and optional papers.
Areas to be tested within the exam
The examination syllabus consists of the required reading (literature) for the course, the course information guide and the subjects taught in class and all other instructions which are part of the course.
Blackboard
More information on this course is offered in Blackboard, under the course name ‘LLC Introduction to Public International Law 1213’.
Reading list
Obligatory course materials
Literature:
Anthony Aust, Handbook of International Law (CUP, 2nd edition, 2010);
Elementair Internationaal Recht / Elementary International Law 2011 (TMC Asser Press, 2011);
Further documents as announced in the course outline.
Course information guide:
- Course information and course outline provided on Blackboard.
Registration
Students have to register for courses and exams through uSis.
Contact information
Coordinator: Ms. Andrea Varga
Work address: KOG, room B2.34
Contact person: Ms. Esther Uiterweerd
Contact information: By appointment through email
Telephone number: +31 (0)71 527 7578
E-mail: e.h.uiterweerd@law.leidenuniv.nl
Institution/division
Institution: Public Law
Division: Public International Law
Room number secretariat: KOG, room B1.21
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9:00-17:00
Telephone number secretariat: +31 (0)71 527 7578
E-mail: volkenrecht@law.leidenuniv.nl
Remarks
This course is designed for exchange and Study Abroad students and is offered in a concise manner so that students can participate in the whole course. The course is open up to a maximum of 50 students.
Due to its introductory and general character, it is not possible to acquire more credits for the course by writing an additional paper.