Aims

The aim of this course is to provide students from outside the field of Law with basic information on the rules of composition, organisation and operation in today's international community, on the legal order which governs it and on its development.
Important note. The rules governing the universal, regional or category-based protection of human rights and the repression of international crimes committed by individuals are included in the course only if the course is given over 45 hours.

Main themes

The course provides a summary of the different categories of legal provisions (treaties, customs, principles, unilateral acts) that apply to members of the international community (states, international organisations, the Vatican, other subjects) in their relations with each other (friendly or conflictual).

Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Prerequisite: Students with some basic training in the foundations of Law will find it easier to follow this course.
Evaluation: The examination is either oral or written. If it is oral, students are given preparation time.
Course materials: Students receive a written summary of the course and a file of related documentation.