The field of international law provides students with the opportunity to achieve a certain level of knowledge in international affairs. Traditionally...
The field of international law provides students with the opportunity to achieve a certain level of knowledge in international affairs. Traditionally, the study of international law has been divided into two areas: public international law and private international law. International Public Law mainly concerns relations between states. Private international law mainly concerns cross-border relations between individuals and non-governmental organizations. However, this distinction is increasingly blurred: issues considered in relation to international public law, such as treaties, are increasingly focused on non-state actors, and, on the contrary, changes in international affairs and trade are changing relations between states.
Accordingly, emphasis is placed on trying to establish the student in the general and special aspects of international law. Each student is required to take a basic course in international public law and a course in international business. Public international law introduces students to the legal principles governing the relations of states, such as sources of international law, settlement of international disputes, international organizations, human rights, the use of force. International business activities familiarize students with legal and business problems that may arise when a client does business abroad.
The course is aimed at students who plan to represent the interests of clients working internationally or across borders. Most of the lawyers practicing in this area represent private clients involved in multinational business operations or involved in multinational litigation. Others (for example, those practicing in the field of human rights or international environmental law) represent clients or non-governmental organizations in their relations with the US government or in their relations with foreign governments or international courts. However, other lawyers support governments in their international relations.
Understanding different cultures and legal systems is an important skill in our increasingly globalized world. International law is a study of legal obligations governing the interaction and relations between states around the world. It deals with various kinds of global problems and concerns such as human rights, international crime, international waters, World Trade, military operations, migration, etc. Visiting workshops provide students with the opportunity to get acquainted with foreign legal systems in their homeland, under the guidance of experienced teachers. International internships are also available.
Graduates of international law prepare for future public positions and work in departments dealing with issues such as international relations, European integration and legal reconciliation. Other career paths include private law firms doing International Business, International and non-profit organizations, as well as intergovernmental organizations. Graduates with a degree in international law can find an exciting and fulfilling job. Salaries depend on the type of work you choose, which can be short-term, project or long-term, but there is very high competition in this area and it can be difficult to get a job immediately after graduation. A diploma after graduation or an appropriate additional qualification can help you build a successful career in international law.