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Short Course in Public International Law: 26 - 30 January 2015, Pretoria
14 August 2014

The Institute for International and Comparative Law in Africa in the Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria in collaboration with the Department of Public Law is hosting a short course that offers an opportunity to learn about key areas in the area of public international law.  

The short course will be directed by Martha Bradley (University of Pretoria); Erika de Wet (University of Pretoria); Annelize Nienaber (University of Pretoria) and Dire Tladi (United Nations International Law Commission/ University of Pretoria).

COURSE CONTENT

The following topics will be covered in the training:

  • sources of International Law;
  • states and territory;
  • state responsibility; 
  • international organisations;
  • international peace and security;
  • jurisdiction and immunity;
  • international criminal law and international humanitarian law; and
  • sea and air law.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

The course is aimed at law graduates, senior-level governmental and intergovernmental officials, leaders of civil society, staff and managers of NGO’s and academics. 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

A law degree is a requirement for admission. Participants will be required to read 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.

Participants must submit a copy of their law degree with their application preferably by 15 December 2014. 

COURSE FEE

The course fee is R6 500.00 (including VAT) and includes all course material and a light lunch. University of Pretoria students can apply for a reduced course fee of R3 300.00 (including VAT) - proof of 2015 registration is required. Participants are responsible for their own accommodation and travel arrangements.

REGISTRATION & ENQUIRIES

For more information about the course, please contact:
Course co-ordinator: Chanine Pienaar
Telephone: +27 (0)12 434 2571
Fax: +27 (0)86 433 1910
Cell: +27 (0)83 704 4413
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General enquiries and registration details:
Client Information Centre
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