Judicial Settlement of Inter-State Disputes (Autumn - E682)

Course - 6 ECTS

Course Description

 

The aim of this course is the study of the judicial settlement of inter-State disputes, with particular focus on the International Court of Justice. The course covers matters of jurisdiction as well as procedural issues, such as preliminary objections, non-appearance, provisional measures, counter-claims and third-party intervention. The scope of the Court’s judgment in a given case and the possibility of its interpretation and revision are also covered. In addition, the ICJ’s advisory function will be discussed. Participants will develop both their theoretical and practical skills.

 

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Syllabus

COURSE ORGANISATION

 

Time and Location

  • Mondays, 16:15-18:00
  • CV 204

 

PROFESSOR

 

Professor Marcelo Kohen

Office: Voie Creuse 319

Tel: 022 908 58 40

Email: marcelo.kohen (at) graduateinstitute.ch 

Personal Website

Office Hours: Tuesdays 10:30-12:00

ASSISTANT

 

Mélanie Wahl

Office: Voie Creuse 301

Tel: 022 908 58 14

Email: melanie.wahl (a) graduateinstitute.ch

Office hours: Mondays 14:30-16:00