Course date: 23 - 28 January 2012 Applications are no longer accepted. The Institute for International and Comparative Law in Africa in the Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria is hosting a short course that offers an opportunity to learn about key developments in the area of public international law.

Presenters

The short course will be directed by:

• Erika de Wet (University of Pretoria);
• John Dugard (Leiden University; former member, International Law Commission);
• Michelo Hansungule (University of Pretoria);
• David Kinley (University of Sydney);
• André Smit (former Legal Adviser, Department of Defence);
• Frans Viljoen (University of Pretoria) and
• Gus Waschefort (University of Pretoria).

About the course

During the one-week International Law course, participants are given an overview of some of the most important aspects of international law.

The following aspects are covered:

• Treaties
• States
• Territory
• Jurisdiction and Immunity
• State Responsibility and Diplomatic Protection
• Human Rights
• Sea and Air Law
• International Adjudication
• United Nations Law
• The African Union
• The Use of Force
• International Criminal Law and International
• Humanitarian Law

Particpants

The course is aimed at legal practitioners, governmental and intergovernmental officials, members of civil society and
academics.

Course Requirements

A law degree is a requirement for admission. Participants will be required to prepare reading material from the textbook by John Dugard, International Law. A South African Perspective (Juta, 4th rev. ed, 2011). In addition, primary materials will be made available on the internet in advance. Participants who have attended all lectures will receive a certificate of attendance on completion of the course.

Applicants must submit a copy of their law degree with their application preferably by 15 January 2012.

Course fee

The course fee is R 4500.00 and includes all course material and lunch. University of Pretoria graduate students can apply for a reduced course fee of R 2000.00. Participants are
responsible for their own accommodation and travel arrangements.

Registration and Enquiries

Nishana Naran
Tel: +27 (0)12 420 3831
Fax: +27 (0)12 420 5465
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Programme (2011)

Download the 2011 programme