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About the Course

International Law in Action explains the functions of each international court and tribunal present in The Hague, and it looks at how these institutions address contemporary problems. On the basis of selected cases, and through interviews with judges and lawyers, you will explore the role of these courts and tribunals and their potential to contribute to global justice. The first module of the course will investigate how judicial settlement is different from other more political forms of dispute settlement, such as negotiation and mediation. It offers a brief historical overview and introduces the judicial and arbitral bodies based in The Hague. In the remaining modules you will learn about the functions of these courts and tribunals, and some of the challenges and prospects that they face. Three cross-cutting themes tie together all of these modules: (i) The interaction between law and politics; (ii) The continuing role of State consent; and (iii) The ability of international courts and tribunals to protect the public interest and global values. This course offers you an opportunity to gain a better insight into the functions and features of the courts and tribunals present in The Hague. You will gain a familiarity with each court or tribunal. You will develop realistic expectations of their capacity to address contemporary problems and an awareness of their limitations. You will also be able to discuss some of their most prominent cases. If you would like to have a better understanding of international law in action in The Hague, this is definitely the course for you! This course is free to join and to participate in. There is the possibility to get a verified certificate for the course, which is a paid option. If you want a certificate, but are unable to pay for it, you can request financial aid via Coursera...

Top reviews

SR

Jan 4, 2017

The course was extremely informative with a holistic perspective on the functioning of various international courts as well as special courts addressing international law issues.

HB

Feb 18, 2016

I think this course will be an added value to any one has interest to understand the IL principles with more focus in the Hague.

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By SANTINI F

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Dec 6, 2020

Interesting course for the everyone

By Rafael E R A

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Jun 22, 2016

Great Course, totally recomended

By Mohamed E

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Jan 21, 2018

Amazing course and very useful

By Win T 1

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Nov 7, 2016

Awesome .. Thank you Very Much

By Агеева К А

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Oct 11, 2016

The best cours of the world!!!

By LuYu

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Mar 31, 2017

对国际争端解决机制有了较为宏观的了解，适合初次学习的同学

By Mohammad S J

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Jul 21, 2025

It was in brief and helpful

By D.V.V T R

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Sep 8, 2024

Great Learning Experience

By Irfan A C

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Oct 29, 2017

Very informative course.

By Gabriella P

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May 25, 2018

Really good! Excellent!

By Babita B

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Apr 25, 2025

HOW to get certificate

By david c

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Dec 22, 2016

THE YOUNG MAN ^^( DC )

By Christine G

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Jan 20, 2016

Enjoyable..informative

By Dilip S

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Feb 1, 2016

good for law students

By Eduardo V D

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Nov 21, 2024

Very well structured

By Om K

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May 14, 2021

An excellent course!

By Jens W

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Jan 24, 2016

Thank you very much.

By Dan M

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Aug 31, 2017

Highly recommended!

By MOHAMMED D S

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Aug 11, 2016

academically useful

By Enrique V S

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Feb 21, 2016

Muy completo y útil

By Owen T

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Jul 11, 2025

Excellent course!

By Libero P

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Aug 21, 2025

Πολύ καλό μάθημα.

By Aleksei V U

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Feb 12, 2018

Excellent. Very i

By Aldo G Q

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Jul 11, 2016

Excellent course.

By Herta R

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Feb 14, 2022

VERY INFORMATIVE