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International Criminal Law

  • Semester: Spring 2023
  • Course ID: 383S
  • Credit Hours: 3
  • Unique: 28945

Course Information

  • Grading Method: Pass/Fail Allowed (JD only)
  • Will use floating mean GPA if applicable

Registration Information

  • 1L and upperclass elective

Meeting Times

Day Time Location
MON, WED 2:15 - 3:30 pm TNH 3.124

Evaluation Method

Type Date Time Location
Take-home exam up to 8 hrs (administered by Exam4) April 26, 2023 9:00 am
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Description

The course will examine the development and current state of International Criminal Law. Among other topics, it will explore the history of international criminal justice from the aftermath of World War II to the recent establishment of the International Criminal Court, the “core crimes” of international criminal law, theories of criminal liability, and available defenses. It will also investigate a number of other topical issues in international criminal law, including the crime of international terrorism, U.S. policy towards the International Criminal Court, and dilemmas of transitional justice.

Textbooks ( * denotes required )

International Criminal Law and Its Enforcement, Cases and Materials *
Van Schaack, Beth, Slye, Ronald C., Schaack, Beth, and Slye, Ronald
West Academic , edition: 4
ISBN: 978-1-64242-760-8

Instructors

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Important Class Changes

Date Updated
03/22/2023 Exam information updated