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Introduction to International Criminal Law
by Michael Scharf- 4.8
Approx. 13 hours to complete
-- About the Course -- From the Nuremberg trial to the case against Saddam Hussein, from the prosecution of Al-Qaeda terrorists to the trial of Somali pirates – no area of law is as important to world peace and security as international criminal law. We will explore the contours of international crimes such as genocide, war crimes, terrorism, and piracy....
A Law Student's Toolkit
by Ian Ayres- 4.7
Approx. 16 hours to complete
Whether you are an advanced law student looking to review the basics, or an aspiring law student looking for head start, this course will help you build the foundation you will need to succeed in law school and beyond. This course will introduce you to terminology, concepts, and tools lawyers and legal academics use to make their arguments....
America's Unwritten Constitution
by Akhil Reed Amar- 4.8
Approx. 17 hours to complete
An introduction to basic techniques of constitutional interpretation. Introduction Welcome! America's Unwritten Constitution Introduction Pre-Course Survey Begin Here Meet the Instructor Grading and Logistics Bonus Material Suggested Readings The United States Constitution Heeding the Deed Heeding the Deed, Part 1 Heeding the Deed, Part 2 Reading Between the Lines Reading Between the Lines, Part 1...
International Law In Action: Investigating and Prosecuting International Crimes
by Carsten Stahn , Sergey Vasiliev- 4.8
Approx. 18 hours to complete
‘Investigating and Prosecuting International Crimes’ is the second course in Leiden University’s new series on International Law in Action. The first course covered international courts and tribunals in The Hague in general. This second course provides an insider perspective into the work of international criminal courts and tribunals. Atrocities produce unspeakable forms of violence....
International Labour Law
by Сыченко Елена Вячеславовна , Jean-Michel Servais , Bas Rombouts- 4.7
Approx. 15 hours to complete
In an interconnected world, international labour law is vital for securing workers’ rights and dealing with the negative effects of globalization. In this course, we will tell you the story of international labour law and human rights at work in an accessible, clear and comprehensive way. One of the unique features of this course is the involvement of prof....
International Law in Action: A Guide to the International Courts and Tribunals in The Hague
by Larissa van den Herik , Cecily Rose , Yannick Radi- 4.8
Approx. 18 hours to complete
International Law in Action explains the functions of each international court and tribunal present in The Hague, and it looks at how these institutions address contemporary problems. On the basis of selected cases, and through interviews with judges and lawyers, you will explore the role of these courts and tribunals and their potential to contribute to global justice....
American Contract Law II
by Ian Ayres- 4.9
Approx. 39 hours to complete
Course description: Contracts I & II provides a comprehensive overview of contract law in the United States. The course covers most of the key concepts found in a first year law school class. Each lecture is based on one or more common-law cases, integrating legal doctrines with policy discussions. SPECIAL CONTROLS ON PROMISSORY LIABILITY – FORMATION DEFENSES I...
Citizenship and the Rule of Law
by Michael Abiodun Olatokun- 4.8
Approx. 21 hours to complete
"Be you so high, the law is above you. " This principle, part of the Rule of Law, has come to represent the powerful idea that even politicians and monarchs are bound by the law. However in an age of powerful corporations, international cyber-crime and popular support for authoritarian leaders, the Rule of Law is under threat worldwide....
Human Rights for Open Societies
by Janneke Gerards , Antoine Buyse , Claire Loven- 4.8
Approx. 14 hours to complete
Human rights are under pressure in many places across the globe. Peaceful protests are violently quashed. Voting is tampered with. And minorities are often excluded from decision-making. All of this threatens the ideal of an open society in which each of us can be free and participate equally. But it is often an uphill battle to work towards that ideal....
International Water Law
by Laurence Boisson de Chazournes , Makane Moïse Mbengue , Mara Tignino , Komlan Sangbana- 4.6
Approx. 10 hours to complete
In recent decades, international law has undergone a series of major developments in order to accommodate the many new facets of freshwater management and protection. The adoption of universal, regional and basin instruments highlights how important it is to study the evolution of international water regulations and to be able to identify the main principles in this field....