Deadline for registration: 27 April 2012
The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) an autonomous body within the United Nations system, announce the “E-Course on the Law of Treaties” under its International Law Programme, The International Law Programme (ILP) strives to promote better knowledge and understanding of international law and standards among practitioners to uphold the global respect of international principles
The overall goal of this e-Course is to provide participants with the fundamental theoretical and practical knowledge of the key issues of the International Law of Treaties, as well as a comprehensive understanding of the provisions of the universal conventions as the sources of International Law of Treaties and to develop critical skills of analysis and interpretation of cases regarding contemporary practice.
The Course will be given through UNITAR’s virtual platform. The learning activities are based on sound adult learning pedagogical principles and designed specifically for professionals working full-time. These activities include self-assessment activities, case studies, discussion forums, practical assignments, quizzes, etc.
The course aims to respond to the needs of a variety of legal practitioners: government officers dealing with issues of treaty-making, diplomats, judges/magistrates, law professors and researchers, members of bar associations, NGO representatives, lawyers in private practice and advanced students in the fields of law, international relations or other associated fields.
This course also offers reduced fees for participants from least developed countries, developing countries and countries with economies in transition. Participants from developed countries and internationally recruited staff from the United Nations System have to pay full fee, independent of their nationality.
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