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IRG-104 · School of International Relations & Geopolitics

International Law, Treaties & Maritime Order

Credential: Certificate in International Law

Course outline

Module 1: Foundations and Sources of International Law5 items
  1. 1.1Scope, Functions, and Principal Subjectsvideo
  2. 1.2Treaties, Custom, and General Principlesvideo
  3. 1.3Judicial Decisions, Scholarly Analysis, and Nonbinding Instrumentsvideo
  4. 1.4International and Domestic Lawvideo
  5. 1.5Identifying Applicable SourcesAssessment
Module 2: Statehood, Sovereignty, and Jurisdiction5 items
  1. 2.1Statehood, Recognition, and Legal Personalityvideo
  2. 2.2Sovereignty, Territorial Integrity, and Noninterventionvideo
  3. 2.3Grounds of Jurisdictionvideo
  4. 2.4State Immunity: Jurisdiction versus Enforcementvideo
  5. 2.5Sovereignty and Jurisdiction Case AnalysisAssessment
Module 3: Treaty Negotiation and Conclusion5 items
  1. 3.1Treaty Types, Mandates, and Draftingvideo
  2. 3.2Representation, Full Powers, Adoption, and Authenticationvideo
  3. 3.3Signature, Ratification, Accession, and Entry into Forcevideo
  4. 3.4Reservations, Declarations, Depositaries, and Registrationvideo
  5. 3.5Treaty Formation ExerciseAssessment
Module 4: Treaty Interpretation and Legal Responsibility5 items
  1. 4.1Interpretation: Text, Context, Object and Purposevideo
  2. 4.2Subsequent Agreements, Practice, and Supplementary Materialsvideo
  3. 4.3Amendment, Invalidity, Suspension, Withdrawal, and Terminationvideo
  4. 4.4State Responsibility: Attribution, Breach, and Consequencesvideo
  5. 4.5Interpretation and Breach AnalysisAssessment
Module 5: Diplomatic Law and International Protection5 items
  1. 5.1Diplomatic Missions and Host-State Dutiesvideo
  2. 5.2Privileges, Immunities, and Inviolabilityvideo
  3. 5.3Consular Relations and Protection of Nationalsvideo
  4. 5.4Human Rights Obligations and Protection Mechanismsvideo
  5. 5.5Diplomatic and Consular Case AnalysisAssessment
Module 6: Use of Force and Armed Conflict5 items
  1. 6.1The Prohibition on Force and Collective Securityvideo
  2. 6.2Self-Defense: Conditions and Disputed Applicationsvideo
  3. 6.3International Humanitarian Law: Conflict Classification and Protected Personsvideo
  4. 6.4Distinction, Proportionality, Precautions, and Accountabilityvideo
  5. 6.5Separating Use-of-Force and Conduct-of-Hostilities IssuesAssessment
Module 7: Maritime Zones, Navigation, and Resources5 items
  1. 7.1Baselines, Internal Waters, Territorial Sea, and Contiguous Zonevideo
  2. 7.2The Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelfvideo
  3. 7.3High Seas, Innocent Passage, and Transit Passagevideo
  4. 7.4Boundaries, Resource Rights, and the Marine Environmentvideo
  5. 7.5Maritime Zones and Rights ExerciseAssessment
Module 8: Maritime Disputes and Peaceful Settlement5 items
  1. 8.1Negotiation, Mediation, Conciliation, and Fact-Findingvideo
  2. 8.2Arbitration and Adjudication: Consent and Jurisdictionvideo
  3. 8.3Maritime Incidents: Claims, Evidence, and Proceduresvideo
  4. 8.4Legal Brief and Settlement Strategyvideo
  5. 8.5Integrated Maritime Dispute AnalysisAssessment

How you complete this course

  • Each module ends with an assessment. Score 80% or higher to unlock the next module.
  • After all modules: an applied final project and a proctored final examination.
  • Your progress is saved automatically, and you get reminders before deadlines.