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International Law in Action

International Law in Action explains the functions of each international court and tribunal present in The Hague, and it looks at how these institutions address contemporary problems. On the basis of selected cases, and through interviews with judges and lawyers, you will explore the role of these courts and tribunals and their potential to contribute to global justice. The first module of the course will investigate how judicial settlement is different from other more political forms of dispute settlement, such as negotiation and mediation. It offers a brief historical overview and introduces the judicial and arbitral bodies based in The Hague. In the remaining modules you will learn about the functions of these courts and tribunals, and some of the challenges and prospects that they face. Three cross-cutting themes tie together all of these modules: (i) The interaction between law and politics; (ii) The continuing role of State consent; and (iii) The ability of international courts and tribunals to protect the public interest and global values. This course offers you an opportunity to gain a better insight into the functions and features of the courts and tribunals present in The Hague. You will gain a familiarity with each court or tribunal. You will develop realistic expectations of their capacity to address contemporary problems and an awareness of their limitations. You will also be able to discuss some of their most prominent cases. If you would like to have a better understanding of international law in action in The Hague, this is definitely the course for you! This course is free to join and to participate in. There is the possibility to get a verified certificate for the course, which is a paid option. If you want a certificate, but are unable to pay for it, you can request financial aid via Coursera

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Rating 4.7★ based on 164 ratings
Length 6 weeks
Starts Aug 7 (37 weeks ago)
Cost $49
From Universiteit Leiden via Coursera
Instructors Larissa van den Herik, Cecily Rose, Yannick Radi
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Language English
Subjects Social Sciences
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great course

Good for a quick overview into the Int'l Courts in The Hague Great course for those interested in international law mechanism.

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This is a great course and the lecturers are very engaging.

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A basic and excellent introduction to International Law Great course!

Great Course, totally recomended Este curso é excelente , o material é fantástico , e os professores são altamente qualificados, parabéns a todos que contribuíram para a realização deste excelente curso.

Great course and an amazing opportunity to learn more about International Law!

Great Course This is a great course giving complete overview packed with details for any starter in International Law irrespective of their background.

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international courts and tribunals

This course was really helpfull to build a basic understanding of international courts and tribunals that are based in the Hague Good course to learn the basics of international courts.

The fact that this course offers great interviews with some important people related to the course are very intersting Great overview of the international courts and tribunals in the Hague.

you will learn all about the International Courts and Tribunals in The Hague.

I loved the course material, it was very informative and my understanding of International Courts and Tribunals has definitely increased Thanks for this course, I had the opportunity to understand the role of the International Law, the Tribunals, the UN the Judges and also the Huge, playing an important in the interstates relationships to equilibrate the world order The best course I have done, most boring and most slow.

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for law students

This course is perfect for law students that are curious or want to learn more about international courts.

Highly recommended for general knowledge and for law students.

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highly recommended

;) very good introduction to international law Highly recommended!

Highly recommended!

Highly recommended.

Highly recommended for the global citizen striving to navigate the often complex halls of international power and justice.

I highly recommended this course.

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interviews with

The course broadens the horizons, allows you to listen to interviews with judges of international courts!

Interesting interviews with people working at international courts.

I really enjoyed the interviews with the ICC Prosecutor and ICJ Judge.

The course also provides recorded interviews with professionals in the field of international law, which provides a unique insight.

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learnt a lot

Interesting, insightful and learnt a lot...

I have learnt a lot about international justice tribunals, arbitration and international law.

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recommend this course

I would recommend this course to anyone interested in the institutions.

I will definitely recommend this course for any person who has an interest in International Courts or who wish to pursue a career in International Law.

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really good

Really good!

It´s my first one on this page and the videos and readings are really good and helpfull.

Really good course, gives good overview of The Hague Courts and Tribunals.

Really good videos.

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well structured

It is well structured, comprehensive, the lecturers are very clear and the interviews with members of the respective courts are very interesting (it's great to have an inside look!)

Videos are very clear and well structured that for me (with non-law degree) was very easy to follow and systemize my knowledge.

Clear and well structured with excellent lecturers.

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so much

I appreciate so much the quality of education and also the professors of this course.

good teachers, thank you so much!

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learn more

I recommend this class to folks who are looking to learn more about the different international courts, their roles, their challenges, and the rough outline of important elements of the progression of international law in the past century or so.

well as

The lecture were prominent to learn the International Law as well as to get to know the ICJ roles.

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Rating 4.7★ based on 164 ratings
Length 6 weeks
Starts Aug 7 (37 weeks ago)
Cost $49
From Universiteit Leiden via Coursera
Instructors Larissa van den Herik, Cecily Rose, Yannick Radi
Download Videos On all desktop and mobile devices
Language English
Subjects Social Sciences
Tags Social Sciences Law

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