LAWS 2700

This course will provide an introduction to international law and institutions for students in the Public International Law stream. In the first week of the course, which may be taken jointly with the students in the International Business Law stream, students will study the core concepts and principles of international law, including the sources of international law, the subjects of international law, and the concept of jurisdiction. In the second week of the course, the students will explore legal rules and institutions that provide important context for the subject matter covered in the remainder of the program, including the law on the use of force, arms control, state responsibility, jurisdictional immunities, and economic sanctions. The work of the United Nations as well as the practice of the Canadian government will receive particular attention.