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Introduction to International Law: A Self Paced Class

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Ages 13-17
Self-Paced Course
Learn about the field of Public International law, the United Nations and how law helps provide peace, security and accountability in our global world.
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4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
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Homework
2-4 hours per week. Optional assignments are provided to extend classroom learning.
Assessment
If requested, grades and assessments are available. All assignments must be completed in order to receive grade or assessment.
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If requested, grades and assessments are available. All assignments must be completed in order to receive grade or assessment.

Class Experience

US Grade 8 - 11
This is a self paced course, meaning there will be no live meetings. Rather learners will engage with the material through lectures, readings, podcasts, discussion prompts and projects at their own pace. 

This short introductory course will give students an eye into what international public law is, the law of human rights, humanitarian rights and international criminal law.  There are no live meetings for this course.  It will include power points, video lectures, audio visual aids and assignments built to ensure understanding and leveled learning.  The course  will provide an overview of the structure of international law, how the law interacts with the United Nations and the individual countries and will provide insight into what being an international lawyer is all about.  

The course will cover the basics of human rights law, how it works and doesn't work and what it is to be a human rights lawyer in the government, the UN or a non - profit organization. 

Next the course will turn its focus to the law of humanitarian intervention, looking at which organizations work in this area and what the responsibilities of governments are. 

Then, we will delve into international criminal law and gain an understanding of what a lawyer working for the UN does in terms of investigations on the ground, interviews with witnesses, putting together and trying a case at the highest levels etc.  

The fourth week will involve a final project designed to synthesize the materials and engage the learners in practical application of their learning. These projects will be interactive between the participants of the course as well as the teacher in order to provide important critical assessments of international law and its benefits and limitations for global citizens.

Learning Goals

To understand the framework of the international legal system
To consider what various careers within the international legal field might be.

Syllabus

Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
4 Lessons
over 4 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Introduction to International Law and Human Rights
 This week  will provide an overview of the structure of international law, how the law interacts with the United Nations and the individual countries and will provide insight into what being an international lawyer is all about.  We will cover the basics of human rights law, how it works and doesn't work and what it is to be a human rights lawyer in the government, the UN or a non - profit organization. 
Lesson 2:
International Humanitarian Law
 The course will turn its focus to the law of humanitarian intervention, looking at which organizations work in this area and what the responsibilities of governments are. 
Lesson 3:
International Criminal Law
 In the third week we will delve into international criminal law and gain an understanding of what a lawyer working for the UN does in terms of investigations on the ground, interviews with witnesses, putting together and trying a case at the highest levels etc. 
Lesson 4:
International Refugee Law
 In this final week the course turns to immigration and refugee law, gaining an understanding of the rules and treaties that govern this ever important area of the law.  A final project to synthesize all the material will be provided. 

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Joined May, 2018
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I have been a practicing international lawyer for many years.  I love to inspire, and engage with, young people because I believe that the field of law can only be enhanced by attracting those who feels excited and passionate about their work.  I hope to be able to give students the gift of passion for international law.   

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