‘A Global Law Faculty in Africa’ Short Course in Public International Law 21 - 26 January 2013, Pretoria BRIEF DESCRIPTION WHO SHOULD ATTEND The Institute for International and Comparative Law in The course is aimed at law graduates, senior-level Africa in the Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria is hosting governmental and intergovernmental officials, leaders of a short course that offers an opportunity to learn about key civil society, staff and managers of NGO’s and academics. areas in the area of public international law. COURSE REQUIREMENTS The short course will be directed by Chacha Bhoke Murungu (University of South Africa); Erika de Wet A law degree is a requirement for admission. Participants (University of Pretoria); Michelo Hansungule (University of will be required to prepare reading material from the Pretoria); André Smit (Legal Adviser, Department of textbook by John Dugard, International Law. A South Defence); Tania Steenkamp (Legal Adviser, Department of African Perspective (Juta, 4th rev. ed, 2011). In addition, International Relations and Cooperation); Frans Viljoen primary materials will be made available on the internet in (University of Pretoria) and Gus Waschefort (University of advance. Participants who have attended all lectures will Pretoria). receive a certificate of attendance on completion of the course. THE COURSE TOPICS INCLUDE Participants must submit a copy of their law degree with • Treaties their application preferably by 13 December 2012. • States and Territory • Jurisdiction and Immunity COURSE FEE (CE at UP IS EXEMPT FROM VAT) • State Responsibility and Diplomatic Protection • Human Rights The course fee is R 4950.00 and includes all course material • Sea and Air Law and lunch. University of Pretoria students can apply for a • International Adjudication reduced course fee of R 2500.00; proof of 2013 registration • International Organizations is required. Participants are responsible for their own • The Use of Force accommodation and travel arrangements. • International Criminal Law and International Humanitarian Law REGISTRATION & ENQUIRIES Penelopie Esterhuizen Tel: +27 (0)12 420 5015 Fax: +27 (0)12 420 5465 E-mail: [email protected] .