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Basics of International Law

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4-5 hours
Free

Course Content

In this free online course, learn about the social functions, legal systems and principles of international law. In this course, we will examine international law, its history and the differences between domestic and international law. We will then investigate the sources of international law, the role of international organisations, international trade law, international commercial law and the principles of the trading system. Next, we discuss some environmental problems and what role international environmental law plays in this context.

Course Details

CollegeAlison
Course ID192314
Course TypeOnline Learning
Course QualificationCPD Certificate
Course Duration4-5 hours
Course FeeFree
Entry RequirementsLike all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary.

At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives.

Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone.
Career PathIn This Free Course, You Will Learn How To
• Explain basic concepts of international law, its history and how it differs from domestic law
• Summarise the International Law Commission as well as regional and local customs
• Discuss international law before municipal courts as well as customary international law in detail
• Outline the role of the United Nations, the Security Council and the General Assembly
• Discuss the development of international human rights law and ideal approaches to human rights
• Summarise the segments of private international law, along with the sources and domicile
• Discuss international criminal law, crimes under international law and the sources of international criminal law
• Explain the application, modification and interpretation of treaties
• Outline principles of international trade law and the International Trading System
• Discuss the principles of international environmental law and the basic duties of the state
• Describe the rules of international commercial law and international arbitration
Course Code1267

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