Introduction to International Law

Are you a student at university about to delve into the realm of international relations, trade and politics? Or perhaps you are curious about how hundreds of different cultures form their own country and how they all relate to one another. Having a basic grasp of International Law is fundamental to understanding your field of study and to understanding the world we live in.

This course is designed to give lawyers, law students or just generally curious people an introduction to some basic concepts in International Law.

It is taught by Harris Mahmood, a Law Graduate and Private Legal Tutor from the University of Glasgow, who will take you through the history and background of International Law, The importance of an international legal system and how it operates in comparison to domestic law.

As the world becomes more and more interconnected and countries and cultures begin to mix more frequently, International Law will continue to play a fundamental role in this new global society.

The topics covered in this course are:

1. Background and Setting

2. History

3. Sources of Law

4. Dispute Settlement

5. Jurisdiction

6. Problems

By the end of this course you will have a solid foundational grasp on International Law. It will also massively help students who are about to study International Law at university or about to study international relations, international trade or international politics.