Public International Law
Every module follows the same shape: visualize the doctrine, drill it, then apply it through a real case scenario — no passive video lectures, no AI-generated answers, just structured, interactive exercises you can revisit as many times as you need. This course covers public international law (the law governing states, international organizations, and increasingly individuals) — private international law (conflict of laws between private parties across jurisdictions) is a separate, more specialized topic for a future course. This course is part of the All-Access Membership.
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1. Sources & Core Doctrines
Article 38 sources, customary international law, the law of treaties (VCLT), state sovereignty, jurisdictional immunities, and jus cogens.
2. International Criminal Law & the Use of Force
Core international crimes, jus ad bellum and jus in bello, and the law governing when states may use force.
3. International Trade Law, the Law of the Sea & International Copyright Standards
The WTO system, UNCLOS maritime zones, and international copyright treaties.
4. The United Nations
The UN Charter system, the Security Council, and the General Assembly.
5. The ICJ & the ICC
The International Court of Justice's contentious and advisory jurisdiction, and the International Criminal Court.
Capstone: The Full Case
One integrated scenario requiring all 5 modules together — the way a real international crisis actually unfolds.
