The programme provides students with a thorough knowledge of public international law while also discussing recent trends and current developments in this area of law. The aims of the programme are to: acquire an advanced knowledge of general public international law; assess realistically the place of States and non-state actors in the international system, where the power of the nation State is shaken by supra-national political, economic and social factors; gauge critically how public international law needs to be adapted to face current international crises, such as international terrorism, nuclear weapon proliferation, ethnic conflicts, climate change and energy security. Participants obtain skills that enable them to: analyse and interpret legal sources, cases and literature related to public international law; research and formulate an independent opinion on international legal questions; clearly present their findings both orally and in writing; apply this advanced academic knowledge in public international law in a professional context. The programme is designed for law graduates or professionals in possession of a full law degree or who hold an equivalent degree and/or have sufficient professional experience in the field. It caters for those already working in, or pursuing a career in governmental institutions, international organisations, international non-governmental organisations, international legal firms, or as international legal consultants. The programme may also serve to engage in an academic career and prepare a PhD.

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