Advanced Studies in Public International Law

Which organisations have the authority to intervene when violations of human rights occur? Which legal means can be used to combat international terrorism?
In the International Criminal Law specialisation (of the Advanced LLM in Public International Law), you will gain foundational knowledge on international criminal law and international criminal procedure. You will study the systemic environment of international criminal law and its link to related fields, such as

* international human rights law
* international humanitarian law and
* general public international law.
Outside of your coursework, additional time will be allotted for you to pursue personal interests within related fields. You will be specifically trained in criminal procedure as well as advocacy and cross-examination. Classes involve real life assignments from practice. You will write, argue and defend motions, individually or in a team, before practicing lawyers or litigation specialists. Special attention will be devoted to the law of international criminal courts and tribunals (e.g. International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and Rwanda, International Criminal Court) and the link to legal practice.

How are war and justice regulated in times of international turmoil? How can the international community develop effective governance mechanisms, including law, to better honour peace as a fundamental human right?
In the Public International Law programme, you will gain a thorough understanding of the legislation that governs international relations in an increasingly complex, interdependent global society.
The Peace, Justice and Development specialisation will cover a wide range of legal disciplines that affect international society, including:

* criminal law
* human rights law
* peace and security law
* dispute settlement
* investment law
* economic law
* sustainable development law
In this programme, you will study various academic literary texts and will analyse international legal instruments, as well as jurisprudence in the relevant fields. You will be trained to develop skills to integrate the distinctive branches of international law and to formulate an independent opinion on legal questions relating to war, peace and the quest for justice (both substantively and procedurally)