20110596 - Advanced International Law (Moot Court Competition) 

The course offers students skills training in research, analysis, legal writing and advocacy through the participation in an international law moot court competition.
Students will learn to present a well-structured argument, both in writing and orally.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- undertake international legal research
- analyse and synthesise international legal information and materials
- apply and interpret international law with respect to complex issues, either individually or as part of a team
- prepare appropriate and practical written and oral arguments for a specialist legal audience
- reflect on their abilities to effectively undertake legal work as a member of a team.
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Mutuazione: 20110596 Advanced International Law (Moot Court Competition)  in GIURISPRUDENZA LMG/01 SOSSAI MIRKO

Programma

This course offers students the opportunity to work on complex and cutting-edge questions of international law through preparation for, and participation in, a distinguished international law moot competition. In the process, students will develop and refine advanced legal research and advocacy skills. The moot competitions will usually include the Philip C Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, the pre-eminent global mooting competition in international law. Students will be expected to attend sessions on research methodology, and then to undertake intensive research in international law, prepare written submissions and develop oral submissions which are then refined through mooting practice.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- undertake international legal research
- analyse and synthesise international legal information and materials
- apply international law to complex issues, and critique the law from a practical perspective, either individually or as part of a team
- prepare appropriate and practical written and oral arguments for a specialist legal audience
- reflect on their abilities to effectively undertake legal work as a member of a team.


Testi Adottati


Students will receive a reader which will include selected articles and excerpts from relevant literature on methodology in legal research

Modalità Erogazione

The course is a combination of face-to-face lectures and interactive class activities.

Modalità Valutazione

Student evaluation will be based on class work, class participation, and a final oral exam.