International Law

Distance learning now days is pivotal for students. We have encountered a global lockdown, but we appeared to be ready!

There is no need to explain the importance of international relationship nowadays. Consequently, international law is important part of its development. Our International Law online school is focused on recent developments in the field of International Law, and guides students through the central debates within the sphere. In real-time mode you will take part in court sessions. Prior legal training is not required, as all the necessary concepts will be covered during this intensive course. But this won't be not a regular online course!

You’ll experience a real international school and will be feeling like you are in Russia! We will take you to excursions such as Space museum, Stalin’s bunker, walk with you along historical streets and show the most beautiful places in the city. International Law School is aimed at gap year students, current undergraduates and any other adult learners who wish to expand their understanding of International Law with like-minded peers from all over the world. Our friendly team, lecturers, entrepreneurs, mentors and coaches will lead the participants throughout the process, thus they can take a maximum of it. 

Format of international online school includes:
- Live studies
- Live excursions
- Exclusive content for a limited number of students (records available for 4 months)
- Support 24/7
- E-certificate (transcript of records with a maximum of 2 ECTS)
- Transcript of records with a maximum of 2 ECTS (European study credits)
- Certificate of attendance after completing the course
- Individual/group guidance from professor
- Interactive classes

Application Deadline
June 10, 2025
Dates
07 Jul - 17 Jul, 2025
Certificate
2 ECTS
International
100%
Language
English
Tuition fee
290 $
Syllabus

In this lecture, students will learn about the global political system, how it has developed since the end of the II World War until today. They will firstly learn about the main political actor, the state, provided the monopoly of the use of force, sovereign, allowed to control its frontiers, produce national policies and shape policies. Then they will understand why and to what extent states agree to cooperate, producing international and regional organizations, as well as international political regimes; they will also explore those factors which impact the propensity of states to converge their policies and to combine their performances.

Speakers
Daniela Irrera
Ph.D. Associate Professor of International Relations

The legal status of artificial space objects. The international responsibility for space activities. Remote sensing, delimitation of outer space topics. The status of the Moon and other celestial bodies of the solar system.

Speakers
Anna Rozentsvaig
PhD in Law, Head of the Internal Control Department

Enforcement, international human rights law and international humanitarian law. Modern development of human rights. State obligations and procedure. Monitoring mechanisms.

Speakers
Xirong Ren
Dr., professor and vice-dean, Jilin University, School of Law

Compliance and enforcement of multilateral environmental agreements. The Global Environment Facility. Special attention is paid to the transboundary air pollution; hazardous wastes.

Speakers
Charles Lee Mudd Jr.
Principal, Mudd Law, Adjunct Faculty, John Marshall Law School, Board Member, ITechLaw

A state sovereignty in the sphere of information technologies. The concept of a virtual territory. The invisible hand of national law. Fragmentation of the information society. International regulation as an opportunity for reglobalozation. New dimensions of the digital divide. Countering private discrimination.

Speakers
Vladislav Volkov
Vice-dean of the Faculty of Law, Department of State and Administrative Law, associate professor Legal regulation of IT

Nature of International Economic Law. The Bretton Woods Agreement. International Trade Law. International Financial Law. Regional Economic Integration. Governance. International Development Law. Private International Law. International Business Regulation.

Speakers
Ruslan Konygin
Novokuibyshev petrochemical company, lead legal counsel of the Сontract Department of the Business Legal Support Department

International criminal law. Genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes. Individual criminal responsibility and modes of liability. International instruments.

Speakers
Anna Rozentsvaig
PhD in Law, Head of the Internal Control Department

Human rights are developed through the constant dialogue between international human rights bodies and domestic courts, in a search that crosses geographical, cultural and legal boundaries. The result is a unique human rights grammar, which this course shall discuss and question, examining the sources of human rights, the rights of individuals, the duties of States, and the mechanisms of protection.

Speakers
David Mark
Human Rights Adviser, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR)
Accommodation
Accommodation and meal options are available in your user’s account
Additional program
Detailed schedule and Tour info around St Petersburg and the capital of Russia, Moscow, are available in your user’s account
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