F1PM 4415 - Law of International Orgnaizations - Group 2

***UPDATED for 2020/21***

This course seeks to convey a wider concept of international organization. Hence, while it analyses traditional international organizations with treaty foundation in detail, it also covers other entities, including dual or hybrid organizations that are incorporated under national law, organizations established as trust funds, and organizations characterized by “institutional ambivalence by design.” The course will give the participants a thorough understanding of the historic background and the legal status and conceptual frameworks of international organizations and their institutional and governance structures, funding structures and operational modalities. It will provide participants with necessary tools on how to analyze such frameworks.

Learning Outcomes

1. appreciate the principles governing the law of international organizations;

2. analyze the organizational structures of international organizations and their institutional and legal frameworks;

3. appreciate from a holistic perspective the nexus between membership, the concepts of international legal personality and subject of international law and the governance structures of international organizations and their operational frameworks.

4. appreciate important decisions of International Court of Justice

5. analyze case studies, write a Note Verbale and learn how moderate a panel discussion or to act as a panelist or intervenor

Professional Skills

The course will prepare students for a wide range of activities in international relations, international organizations and national administrations dealing with international affairs.

Judith KICONCO,Gerd DROESSE

Séminaire

English

- Attendance: 2 hours a week / 24 hours a semester

- Reading and Preparation for Class: 2 hours a week / 24 hours a semester

- Research and Preparation for Group Work: 1 hour a week / 12 hours a semester

- Research and Writing for Individual Assessments: 3 hours a week / 36 hours a semester

None.

Spring 2020-2021

The student will be assessed based on:

1. An analytical paper on a theme in international institutional law (2,000-2,500 words): 50 %

2. A take-home examination, including preparation of a Note Verbale, on a case involving issues regarding privileges and immunities (not to exceed 2,000 words): 50 %

The course will be conducted in an interactive manner through a series of lectures, discussions, case studies and group work. Students will have the opportunity to apply the issues discussed during the lectures in solving case studies. They will practice how to write a Note Verbale and be involved in panel discussions as a moderator, panelist or intervener .