University Course Planner The University of Adelaide Australia

LAW 1508 - International Law

Career: Undergraduate Law
Units: 3
Term: 4220
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 3 hours per week
Restriction: Available to LLB, Bachelor of Criminology with Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Teaching (Middle) with Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) with Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Teaching with Bachelor of Arts only
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: Yes
Available for Non-Award Study: No
Pre-Requisite: LAW 1501
Co-Requisite: LAW 1501 for Mid-year entry students only
Incompatible: LAW 2520
Assessment: Typically to include interim assessment and/or final exam
Syllabus:

This course provides students with an introduction to law in its global context in this age of trans-national and inter-jurisdictional practice, with particular focus on public international law and its role in shaping the international legal order. The course commences with an introduction to the development and nature of public international law as well as distinctive elements of international legal reasoning. It then addresses key features of international law, with topics chosen from: the sources of international law with emphasis on customary international law and the law of treaties; international fact finding; the structure of the international community and participants in the international legal system; the peaceful settlement of international disputes; state responsibility; jurisdiction and immunity; international maritime law and the law of the sea; the use of force; international human rights; the law of armed conflict and International Space Law.

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Units
EFTSL
Amount
3
0.125
          
  


Course Outline

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Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
4220 Mon 08/08/2022 Wed 17/08/2022 Fri 16/09/2022 Fri 28/10/2022


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Seminar
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
23257 SE01 30 3 27 Jul - 14 Sep Wednesday 11am - 12pm Ligertwood, 316, Teaching Room
5 Oct - 26 Oct Wednesday 11am - 12pm Ligertwood, 316, Teaching Room
23258 SE02 30 3 26 Jul - 13 Sep Tuesday 11am - 12pm Ligertwood, 214, Piper Alderman Room
4 Oct - 25 Oct Tuesday 11am - 12pm Ligertwood, 214, Piper Alderman Room
23259 SE03 30 12 26 Jul - 13 Sep Tuesday 6pm - 7pm Ligertwood, 216, Sarawak Room
4 Oct - 25 Oct Tuesday 6pm - 7pm Ligertwood, 216, Sarawak Room
23261 SE05 30 4 26 Jul - 13 Sep Tuesday 12pm - 1pm Ligertwood, 214, Piper Alderman Room
4 Oct - 25 Oct Tuesday 12pm - 1pm Ligertwood, 214, Piper Alderman Room
23262 SE06 30 1 27 Jul - 14 Sep Wednesday 12pm - 1pm Ligertwood, 316, Teaching Room
5 Oct - 26 Oct Wednesday 12pm - 1pm Ligertwood, 316, Teaching Room
23264 SE08 30 3 27 Jul - 14 Sep Wednesday 10am - 11am Ligertwood, 316, Teaching Room
5 Oct - 26 Oct Wednesday 10am - 11am Ligertwood, 316, Teaching Room
23265 SE10 30 1 28 Jul - 15 Sep Thursday 3pm - 4pm Ligertwood, 214, Piper Alderman Room
6 Oct - 27 Oct Thursday 3pm - 4pm Ligertwood, 214, Piper Alderman Room
23266 SE11 30 4 28 Jul - 15 Sep Thursday 4pm - 5pm Ligertwood, 316, Teaching Room
6 Oct - 27 Oct Thursday 4pm - 5pm Ligertwood, 316, Teaching Room
23267 SE12 30 2 26 Jul - 13 Sep Tuesday 10am - 11am Ligertwood, 112, Teaching Room
4 Oct - 25 Oct Tuesday 10am - 11am Ligertwood, 112, Teaching Room
24209 SE13 30 3 28 Jul - 15 Sep Thursday 9am - 10am Ligertwood, 314, Flinders Room
6 Oct - 27 Oct Thursday 9am - 10am Ligertwood, 314, Flinders Room
24799 SE09 30 2 29 Jul - 16 Sep Friday 1pm - 2pm Ligertwood, 316, Teaching Room
7 Oct - 28 Oct Friday 1pm - 2pm Ligertwood, 316, Teaching Room
25163 SE14 30 6 27 Jul - 14 Sep Wednesday 9am - 10am MyUni, OL, Online Class
5 Oct - 26 Oct Wednesday 9am - 10am MyUni, OL, Online Class
Note: Priority will be given to remote students.
Automatic Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
23256 LE01 390 74 25 Jul - 12 Sep Monday 2pm - 4pm The Braggs, G60, Bragg Lecture Theatre
3 Oct - 24 Oct Monday 2pm - 4pm The Braggs, G60, Bragg Lecture Theatre
Note: Lectures will be recorded and can be viewed on MyUni.