The Role of Courts in International Law
Subject LAWS70405 (2012)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2012.
Credit Points: | 12.50 | ||||||||||||
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Level: | 7 (Graduate/Postgraduate) | ||||||||||||
Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012: February, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here. | ||||||||||||
Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: The total class time is between 24 and 26 hours. Total Time Commitment: Not available | ||||||||||||
Prerequisites: | None. | ||||||||||||
Corequisites: | None. | ||||||||||||
Recommended Background Knowledge: |
Applicants without legal qualifications should note that subjects are offered in the discipline of law at an advanced graduate level. While every effort will be made to meet the needs of students trained in other fields, concessions will not be made in the general level of instruction or assessment. Most subjects assume the knowledge usually acquired in a degree in law (LLB, JD or equivalent). Applicants should note that admission to some subjects in the Melbourne Law Masters will be dependent upon the individual applicant’s educational background and professional experience. | ||||||||||||
Non Allowed Subjects: | None. | ||||||||||||
Core Participation Requirements: |
The Melbourne Law Masters welcomes applications from students with disabilities. The inherent academic requirements for study in the Melbourne Law Masters are:
Students who feel their disability will inhibit them from meeting these inherent academic requirements are encouraged to contact the Disability Liaison Unit: www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/ |
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Assoc Prof Jurgen KurtzContact
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Subject Overview: |
One of the most striking features of contemporary international law is the dramatic growth of international courts and tribunals. In the last few decades, over a dozen international judicial bodies have been created or extensively reformed. Increasingly, the jurisdiction of these bodies extends beyond a state’s parties to include non-state entities (such as individuals, corporate actors and NGOs). The subject explores the historical, political and legal causes for the growth in the international judicial system, and the interaction (and sometimes conflict) between the different parts of that system. It explores these issues with a particular reference to the work of six main international dispute settlement organs: the International Court of Justice, International Criminal Court, European Court of Justice, European Court of Human Rights, International Criminal Court, the Dispute Settlement Understanding of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and investor-state arbitration in bilateral and regional investment treaties. Principal topics will include:
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Objectives: |
A student who has successfully completed this subject should:
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Assessment: |
Take-home examination (100%) (12 pm 23 March to 5 pm 26 March) or 10,000 word research paper (100%) (10 May) on a topic approved by the subject coordinator |
Prescribed Texts: |
Core subject materials will be provided free of charge to all students. Some subjects require further texts to be purchased. Visit the Melbourne Law Masters website for more information about this subject. |
Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
Links to further information: | http://www.law.unimelb.edu.au/masters/courses-and-subjects/subject-details/sid/5263 |
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