Universität Wien

030514 KU Principles of Procedure in Public International Law (2020W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 3 - Rechtswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 30 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

REGISTRATION: A limited amount of spaces is available for students who have not yet registered for this course on u:space before the deadline. To register, send an email to the lecturer.

COVID-19 NOTICE:This class will take place in person at the Juridicum to guarantee a better learning experience. For the safety of all participants, strict social distancing will be enforced (by using a big classroom allowing a distance of two meters between single seats, keeping a maximum amount of students and maintaining assigned seating throughout the semester). However, in the event of a deteriorating COVID-19 situation, alternatives will be provided.

  • Wednesday 14.10. 16:00 - 17:30 Hörsaal U21 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Wednesday 21.10. 16:00 - 17:30 Hörsaal U21 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Wednesday 28.10. 16:00 - 17:30 Hörsaal U21 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Wednesday 04.11. 16:00 - 17:30 Hörsaal U21 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Wednesday 11.11. 16:00 - 17:30 Hörsaal U21 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Wednesday 18.11. 16:00 - 17:30 Hörsaal U21 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Wednesday 25.11. 16:00 - 17:30 Hörsaal U21 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Wednesday 02.12. 16:00 - 17:30 Hörsaal U21 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Wednesday 09.12. 16:00 - 17:30 Hörsaal U21 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Wednesday 16.12. 16:00 - 17:30 Hörsaal U21 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course aims at providing a comprehensive and practice-related understanding of the procedural aspects of international dispute settlement. After a short introduction into the sources of procedural law in international adjudication, the course will focus on procedural principles and rules applied throughout international courts and tribunals by taking a practice-related approach.

Each course section will involve a real case example showcasing the application and impact of the discussed procedural rule/principle in practice and explore alternative outcomes based on different lines of argumentation in the case. The course will thereby demonstrate that procedural rules and principles matter greatly in international dispute settlement and regularly form an important part of international litigation tactics.

Topics covered include:
- jurisdiction and admissibility;
- the standards applicable in different types of proceedings (contentious, advisory, incidental proceedings);
- evidence and fact-finding;
- the composition of courts and tribunals (judges, independence and impartiality, elections, diversity);
- decision-making at courts and tribunals;
- other procedural matters related to the functioning of international courts and tribunals.

Assessment and permitted materials

Class Participation – 40 %
Final Exam – 60 %

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

A positive grade on the exam will be required to pass the course and the final grade will be calculated based on exam grade and class participation grade.

Examination topics

Mandatory readings (provided on Moodle) and topics covered in class will provide the basis for the exam.

Reading list

Detailed syllabus and readings will be announced and uploaded on Moodle.

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Fr 06.05.2022 00:15