International Courts and Tribunals

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This course focuses on the practice and procedure of international courts and tribunals, with particular emphasis on the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Students will examine the ICJ as an institute within the UN system, including its history and role in the settlement of disputes between states. Students will learn how a case is brought before the ICJ, will examine select cases of the Court, and will learn how states make substantive legal arguments for various international law issues. The course will also evaluate the competency of international tribunals and issues related to state conflicts and state responsibility.