Type:
Master
Speciality:
042101.19.7 - Jurisprudence
Specialisation:
042101.19.7 - International Courts and Arbitration
Programme academic year:
2024/2025
Mode of study:
Full time
General educational component
| Chair code | Name of the course | Credits |
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| 1906 | Research Planning and Methods | 3 |
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առաջին կիսամյակ
դաս.- 15, գործ.- 15
Շաբաթական 2 ժամ
MANDATORY
1901/Մ51
1. Purpose of the Course
1. սովորեցնել գիտական հետազոտության կազմակերպման և անցկացման հիմնադրույթները,
2. հաղորդել գիտելիքներ և հմտություներ գիտական հետազոտության մեթոդների, աղբյուրների ու պրակտիկ ինֆորմացիայի հետ աշխատանքի, գիտական հետազոտությունների նախապատրաստման և ձևավորման կարգի մասին; 3. ներկայացնել իրավագիտության հետազոտման էմպիրիկ մեթոդները, իրավագիտության տնտեսագիտական վերլուծությունը և այլ գիտական հետազոտության մեթոդները 2. Educational Outcomes
ա. մասնագիտական գիտելիք և իմացություն
1. նկարագրել գիտությունը որպես ճանաչողության ոլորտ, գիտական գործունեության կարգավորման հիմունքները և հետազոտության անցկացման փուլերը, 2. բացատրել գիտական հետազոտության մեթոդները, դրանց տեսակները, մասնագիտական ոլորտի մեթոդաբանական առանձնահատկությունները 3. քննարկել գիտական հետազոտության թեմայի ընտրության, հետազոտության պլանավորման և իրականացման փուլերը, դրանց առանձնահատկությունները, 4. նկարագրել գիտական աշխատանքի ձևավորման, լեզվի և ոճի առանձնահատկությունները: բ. գործնական մասնագիտական կարողություններ 5. կատարել ինքնուրույն գիտական հետազոտություն, վերլուծել ստացված աղբյուրները և մշակել խորհրդատվություն իրավական ինստիտուտի կատարելագործման համար, 6. կատարել ինքնուրույն աշխատանք գիտատեղեկատվական աղբյուրների և միջոցների հետ, 7. կատարել գիտական անհրաժեշտ մեթոդների ընտրություն` ելնելով թեմայի հետազոտություն առարկայից: գ. ընդհանրական/փոխանցելի կարողություններ (եթե այդպիսիք կան) 8. օգտվել տեղեկատվության տարատեսակ աղբյուրներից (ինտերնետ ռեսուրսներ, էլեկտրոնային գրադարաններ, արտասահմանյան երկրների օրենսդրություն, գիտական հոդվածներ, հաշվետվություններ), 9. դրսևորել վերլուծական, ստեղծագործական, նորարական մոտեցում՝մասնագիտացման ոլորտի խնդիրների, ինչպես նաև հետազոտական հիմնախնդիրների բացահայտման և լուծման համար: 3. Description
1. սովորեցնել գիտական հետազոտության կազմակերպման և անցկացման հիմնադրույթները,
2. հաղորդել գիտելիքներ և հմտություներ գիտական հետազոտության մեթոդների, աղբյուրների ու պրակտիկ ինֆորմացիայի հետ աշխատանքի, գիտական հետազոտությունների նախապատրաստման և ձևավորման կարգի մասին; 3. ներկայացնել իրավագիտության հետազոտման էմպիրիկ մեթոդները, իրավագիտության տնտեսագիտական վերլուծությունը և այլ գիտական հետազոտության մեթոդները 4. Teaching and Learning Styles and Methods
1. դասախոսություններ՝ ուսուցման ակտիվ և ինտերակտիվ մեթոդների կիրառմամբ,
2. ստեղծագործական (հիմնախնդիրային) հանձնարարություններ, 3. աշխատանքը փոքր խմբում. սոցիալական նախագծեր. ինտերակտիվ ելույթ. որոշումների ծառ. ուղեղային գրոհ. ունեցի՛ր դիրքորոշում. համառոտ ելույթ. 4. բանավեճ և քննարկում, դերային խաղեր, 5. ուսումնական գրականության հիման վրա ինքնուրույն աշխատանք: 5. Evaluation Methods and Criteria
Գնահատումն իրականացվում է մագիստրոսական թեզի հետազոտական բաղադրիչների և հետազոտական կոմպոնենտների կազմման միջոցով։ Որպես եզրափակիչ քննություն ուսանողը պետք է ներկայացնի որպես առաջադրանք, իր մագիստրոսական թեզի գիտական հետազոտոկան դիզայնը և համակարգը, որը գնահատվում է` առավելագույնը 9 միավոր։ Ինքնուրույն աշխատանքի գնահատում` 4 միավոր, ընթացիկ ստուգում՝ 4 միավոր, մասնակցություն՝ 3 միավոր։
6. Basic Bibliography
7. Main sections of the course
Գիտությունը և նրա դերն արդի հասարակության մեջ: Գիտահետազոտական աշխատանքի սահմանադրական և իրավական կարգավորումը: Գիտական հետա-զոտության էությունը, անցկացման էտապները: Գիտական հետազոտության մեթոդները և մեթոդաբանությունը: Գիտական հետազոտության թեմայի ընտրությունը և հիմնավորումը: Գիտական տեղեկատվության որոնումը, կուտակումը և մշակումը:
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| 1904 | Information Technologies in Legal Research | 3 |
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առաջին կիսամյակ
գործ. - 30 ժամ
շաբաթական 2 ժամ
MANDATORY
2301/Մ01
1. Purpose of the Course
ուսանողները ձեռք բերեն տեղեկատվական տեխնոլոգիաների հիմնական կիրառություններից օգտվել հմտություններ և կարողանան կիրառել դրանք իրենց մասնագիտական ոլորտում:
2. Educational Outcomes
ա. մասնագիտական գիտելիք և իմացություն.
1. քննարկել էլեկտրոնային արդարադատության համակարգի կիրառման համար անհրաժեշտ մեխանիզմները. 2. ներկայացնել գիտական հետազոտության թեմային առնչվող իրավական տեղեկատվական համակարգերի ընտրության մեթոդները, դրանցից օգտվելու եղանակները. բ. գործնական մասնագիտական կարողություններ. 3. կատարել տվյալների հավաքագրման աշխատանքներ, 4. վերլուծել և մշակել հավաքագրված տվյալները, կազմել հաշվետվություններ, գ. ընդհանրական/փոխանցելի կարողություններ (եթե այդպիսիք կան). 5. օգտվելու տեղեկատվական մասնագիտական համակարգերից։ 3. Description
ուսանողները ձեռք բերեն տեղեկատվական տեխնոլոգիաների հիմնական կիրառություններից օգտվել հմտություններ և կարողանան կիրառել դրանք իրենց մասնագիտական ոլորտում:
4. Teaching and Learning Styles and Methods
1. Դասերն անցկացվում են համակարգչի միջոցով:
2. Ուսուցողական նյութերը և ինքնուրույն աշխատանքի առաջադրանքները տրամադրվում են ուսանողներին էլեկտրոնային տեսքով: 3. Ընթացիկ և եզրափակիչ ստուգումները անցկացվում են համակարգչի միջոցով: 5. Evaluation Methods and Criteria
Ստուգարքն անցկացվում է ընթացիկ ստուգումների արդյունքների հիման վրա՝ 8 միավոր առավելագույն արժեքով, դասընթացին մասնակցության հիման վրա` 2 միավոր առավելագույն արժեքով և եզրափակիչ աշխատանքի հիման վրա` 10 միավոր առավելագույն արժեքով: Հարցատոմսը պարունակում է 5 հարց, յուրաքանչյուրը՝ 2 միավոր: Միավորների քայլը 0.5 է: Ստուգարքը ստանալու համար անհրաժեշտ է հավաքել առնվազն 13 միավոր
6. Basic Bibliography
7. Main sections of the course
Բաժին 1.Փաստաթղթերի ստեղծման և մշակման տեխնոլոգիաներ:
Բաժին 2. Միջազգային իրավական տեղեկատվական համակարգեր: Բաժին 3. Միջազգային իրավական տեղեկատվական համակարգերի տվյալների վերլուծություն, մշակում և հաշվետվություն: Բաժին 4. Ներկայացման մուլտիմեդիա տեխնոլոգիաներ - ստեղծում և ցուցադրում: Բաժին 5. Էմպիրիկ հետազոտության մեթդների ծրագրային համակարգեր: |
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Professional educational component
| Chair code | Name of the course | Credits |
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| 1906 | International Court of Justice | 6 |
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6.Second (Spring) Semester
1. Seminars: 30 hours, Workshops: 30 hours
4.4 hours per week
MANDATORY
1906/Մ54
1. Purpose of the Course
The objective of the course
The objective of the "International Court of Justice" course is to provide a comprehensive exploration of the functions, procedures, and jurisprudence of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. Through a meticulously curated selection of essential topics, students will gain a deep understanding of the ICJ's role in the settlement of international disputes and develop;ment of international law. The course employs a multifaceted teaching approach, integrating traditional lectures with interactive discussions, case analyses, and real-world examples. Students will engage in in-depth study of the ICJ's jurisdiction, including contentious cases between states and advisory opinions on legal questions referred by UN organs and specialized agencies. Emphasis will be placed on examining landmark judgments and assessing their impact on the development of international law. In addition to theoretical study, students will participate in practical exercises such as simulated ICJ proceedings, where they will assume roles as judges, advocates, and legal counsel. Through these simulations and critical assessments of relevant case studies, students will enhance their critical thinking, legal reasoning, and advocacy skills, while gaining insight into the workings of an international judicial body. Overall, the course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand, analyze, and engage with the International Court of Justice and its pivotal role in the international legal system 2. Educational Outcomes
By the end of the course, the students will be able to:
a. Professional knowledge and expertise ● Describe the essence and the role of the International Court of Justice in international law. ● Understand and describe the key topics of International Court of Justice, including, the development of ICJ, legal texts governing the Court, its composition, procedural stages of case development, jurisdiction of the Court, main and incidental proceedings, and others included in the content of the course below; ● Understand the nuances of international dispute resolution in International Court of Justice. b. Practical [professional] skills. ● Identify the correct area of international law applicable to the issue at hand. ● Prepare memoranda analyzing different complex issues of international law; ● Form arguments and present position in the framework of international dispute resolution: international courts/arbitration. c. General/transferable skills. ● Be able to utilize different sources (including e-sources, e-libraries, articles in Law Reviews and other Academic Journals); ● analyze the current issues in international law, including through analyzing relevant data; ● participate in moot courts, submit written and oral pleadings; manage time and resources effectively to resolve assignments, work in a team. 3. Description
The objective of the course
The objective of the "International Court of Justice" course is to provide a comprehensive exploration of the functions, procedures, and jurisprudence of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the United Nations. Through a meticulously curated selection of essential topics, students will gain a deep understanding of the ICJ's role in the settlement of international disputes and develop;ment of international law. The course employs a multifaceted teaching approach, integrating traditional lectures with interactive discussions, case analyses, and real-world examples. Students will engage in in-depth study of the ICJ's jurisdiction, including contentious cases between states and advisory opinions on legal questions referred by UN organs and specialized agencies. Emphasis will be placed on examining landmark judgments and assessing their impact on the development of international law. In addition to theoretical study, students will participate in practical exercises such as simulated ICJ proceedings, where they will assume roles as judges, advocates, and legal counsel. Through these simulations and critical assessments of relevant case studies, students will enhance their critical thinking, legal reasoning, and advocacy skills, while gaining insight into the workings of an international judicial body. Overall, the course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand, analyze, and engage with the International Court of Justice and its pivotal role in the international legal system 4. Teaching and Learning Styles and Methods
The following forms and methods of teaching will be applied:
● lectures; ● discussions, moot courts, debates; ● analysis of legal framework and ICJ decisions; ● independent work and group work; ● independent study of literature and ICJ cases; conduct and presentation of research and analytical work. 5. Evaluation Methods and Criteria
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Students’ academic performance in the course is assessed based on a 20-point grading scale, which comprises of max. 3 points for each midterm exam (2 midterm assignments - written submission), 2 points for the mid-term assignment (oral pleadings moot court/debates), 2 points for an independent work (written research), 2 points for class participation and 8 points for final exam (written exam). 6. Basic Bibliography
7. Main sections of the course
1. The Course Contents:
Session 1. Peaceful Resolution of Disputes: Initial Observations and General Context - Session 2. History and origins of the International Court of Justice a. Arbitration b. PCIJ c. Transition from PCIJ to ICJ Session 3. Legal Texts governing the Court a. UN Charter and ICJ Statute b. The Rules of Court c. Practice Directions Sessions 4-5. Composition of the Court and the Registry a. The Bench b. Judges Ad Hoc c. Election of the Judges d. Chambers of the Court e. Presidency f. Registrar and the Registry Sessions 6-7. Institution of Proceedings a. The concept of Seisin b. Distinction between Jurisdiction and Admissibility c. Application d. New claims e. Characterization of the Dispute f. Instituting Incidental and Derivative proceedings g. Pre-Adjudicative Steps by the Court and Registry Session 8. Jurisdiction of the Court: General Remarks a. The concept of Jurisdiction b. The concept of Standing c. Inherent Jurisdiction and the principle of compétence de la compétence d. The effect on Third States: The Monetary Gold Principle Session 9. Personal (ratione personae) and Subject Matter Jurisdiction a. Who can participate in the proceedings? b. Standing and admissibility c. Existence of a dispute d. Legal nature of the dispute e. Application of the Law to the Dispute Session 10-11. Methods of Creating Jurisdiction (ratione consensus) a. Treaties for the Peaceful Resolution of Disputes b. Compromissory Clauses c. Optional Clauses d. Reservations e. Special Agreements f. Forum Prorogatum Sessions 12. Written and Oral Proceedings a. Rounds of pleadings b. Contents of the pleadings c. Annexes d. Language and Format e. New Documents f. Access to the Pleadings g. The Hearings h. The Role of the Agent and the Counsel i. Final Submissions j. Judges’ Folder Session 13. Preliminary Objections a. Definition of Preliminary Objections b. Preliminary Objections and Merits c. Pre-preliminary and post-preliminary objections Session 14-15. Provisional Measures a. General aspects: The purpose of Provisional Measures b. Binding effect of the Provisional Measures c. Material Conditions for the Indication of Provisional Measures d. Jurisdictional questions e. Threat of Irreparable Harm f. Link with the rights claimed g. Plausibility of the rights h. Assurances and undertakings by the other party i. Non-Aggravation of the dispute Session 16. First Mid-Term Session 17-18. General Principles of Law and Evidence a. General principles of law applied in the Procedure of the Court b. Evidence c. Standard of proof d. Burden of proof Session 19. Counterclaims a. General aspects b. Admissibility c. Procedure Session 20. Interventions by Third States a. Interventions under Article 62 of the Statute b. Interventions under Article 63 of the Statute Session 21. Judgements and Orders, Termination of Proceedings a. Modes of Termination of Proceedings b. Form, content and Preparation of Decisions c. The role of non liquet d. Deliberation and drafting e. Adoption of the decision Session 22. Interpretation of the Judgments a. Conditions for Interpretation b. Procedure for Interpretation c. Article 61 of the Statute Session 23. Revision of the Judgments a. Requirements for Revision b. Procedure for Revision c. Article 62 of the Statute Session 24. Effects and Implementation of the Decisions of the Court a. The force of Res judicata b. Parties’ obligations to execute the judgements c. Mechanisms for forcing compliance with the judgements d. Implementation of the Orders on Provisional Measures Session 25-26. Advisory Proceedings a. Advisory Opinion b. Seisin the Court c. Court’s Jurisdiction d. Admissibility e. Effects of Advisory Proceedings f. Procedure Sessions 27-29. Jurisprudence of the Court and its Current trends a. Jurisprudential phases and Landmark Decisions b. PCIJ’s Jurisprudence c. ICJ’s First Phase (1947-62) d. ICJ’s Second Phase (1966-86) e. Third Phase (1986-Present day) f. Current Trends g. Armenia’s cases at the ICJ Session 30. Second-Mid Term: Moot Court |
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| 1906 | International Investment Law and Arbitration | 6 |
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6.Second (Spring) Semester
1. Seminars: 52 hours, Workshops: 8 hours
4.4 hours per week
MANDATORY
1906/Մ60
1. Purpose of the Course
The objective of the course is to impart in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of international investment law and arbitration to the students. The course will address the main issues arising in investment arbitrations, namely the jurisdiction of investment treaty tribunals, admissibility of claims, standards of investment protection and damages in investment arbitration.
2. Educational Outcomes
1. By the end of the course, the students will be able to:
a. Professional knowledge and expertise · understand the process and nature of investment treaty arbitration; · outline the key jurisdictional objections an investment treaty claim will need to overcome; · understand the obligations that standards of investment treaty protection impose on the States; · present the remedies available in investment treaty arbitration. b. Practical [professional] skills · determine the applicability of investment treaties and the prospects of prevailing on the merits of the case; · draft submissions; · advise on the planning and restructuring of investments in light of the requirements of investment treaties; · develop advocacy and communication skills to represent the interests of the client. c. General/transferable skills · use different sources of information (e-sources, e-libraries, articles in Law Reviews and other Academic Journals); · analyze the current issues in international arbitration and carry out data research/analysis; · participate in debates, submit written and oral pleadings; manage time and resources effectively to resolve the assignments, work in a team. 3. Description
The objective of the course is to impart in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of international investment law and arbitration to the students. The course will address the main issues arising in investment arbitrations, namely the jurisdiction of investment treaty tribunals, admissibility of claims, standards of investment protection and damages in investment arbitration.
4. Teaching and Learning Styles and Methods
● The following forms and methods of teaching will be applied:
● Lectures; ● Workshops, discussions, moot court, debates ● Analysis of legal framework and court/arbitral decisions; ● Independent work and group work; ● Independent study of literature and court/arbitration cases, Conduct and presentation of research and analytical work. 5. Evaluation Methods and Criteria
1. Assessment methods and criteria
Students’ academic performance in the course is assessed on a 20-point scale, comprising up to 7 points for the final exam (written submission), 8 points for the two midterm exams (oral pleadings in moot court), and 5 points for participation and individual work. The latter is further divided into three components: independent work with a maximum of 2 points, ongoing assessment with a maximum of 2 points, and attendance with a maximum of 1 point. 6. Basic Bibliography
7. Main sections of the course
Sources and Nature of International Investment Law and Arbitration
Jurisdiction ratione voluntatis Jurisdiction ratione temporis Jurisdiction ratione personae Jurisdiction ratione materiae Principles of attribution Expropriation of foreign investment Fair and equitable treatment Full protection and security Most-favored-nation clauses and dispute settlement Arbitrary or discriminatory measures Denial of justice and effective means Investment planning and restructuring (workshop) Damages in investment arbitration National treatment and most-favored-nation treatment Recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards, annulment proceedings Trends and Reforms in Investor-State Dispute Settlement. |
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| 1906 | Legal Writing, Argumentation and Advocacy | 3 |
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6.Third (autumn) semester
5.Lectures – 30
4.2 hours per week
MANDATORY
1906/Մ63
1. Purpose of the Course
The objective of the course is to provide students with the knowledge needed to construct a legal argument and present it before international judicial and arbitral tribunals. The course is grounded in universally applicable advocacy strategies. It incorporates classical rhetoric while taking into account the practical aspects of developing a persuasive written argument. It also includes lectures on the structure of oral argument and its delivery.
2. Educational Outcomes
1. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
a. Professional knowledge and understanding. ● Analyze the distinctive features of written and oral legal arguments; ● Clarify the structure of written and oral arguments; ● Identify the logical fallacies that may arise in the course of argumentation. b. Practical professional skills. ● Draft procedural documents (statements of claim, answers, motions, objections, and the like) supported by sound legal argumentation; ● Recognize logical fallacies arising during written and oral argumentation and respond to them effectively and promptly. c. General / transferable skills. ● Plan time effectively and provide sound situational and tactical solutions during the oral phases of litigation or arbitral proceedings in which arguments are presented (main hearings, procedural conferences, and the like); Communicate fluently in a foreign language (English) and develop specialized linguistic skills in the context of written and oral argumentation. 3. Description
The objective of the course is to provide students with the knowledge needed to construct a legal argument and present it before international judicial and arbitral tribunals. The course is grounded in universally applicable advocacy strategies. It incorporates classical rhetoric while taking into account the practical aspects of developing a persuasive written argument. It also includes lectures on the structure of oral argument and its delivery.
4. Teaching and Learning Styles and Methods
1. The following forms and methods of teaching and learning are applied.
● Lectures delivered through active and interactive teaching methods; ● Seminars conducted under the instructor’s guidance; ● Discussions and debates; ● Individual and group work by students, and participation in moot court competitions (including the Jessup International Law Moot Court, the Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot, the Frankfurt Investment Arbitration Moot Court, the FDI International Arbitration Moot, and others); ● Oral presentations; Written and oral assessments / questioning. 5. Evaluation Methods and Criteria
1. Assessment methods and criteria.
Assessment of independent work - Written Assignment. The student is given a hypothetical case together with the relevant judicial decisions and is required to draft a concise position paper setting out a legal argument. The written work submitted by the student is evaluated out of a maximum of 8 points. Grading is in increments of 0.5 points. Class participation: 3 points. Examination - Oral Assessment: up to 9 points. The student is given a hypothetical case together with the relevant judicial decisions and is required to present oral arguments. Alternatively, the examination may be conducted as a team exercise in the form of a moot court. In this regard, a student’s participation in any international moot court competition will afford the opportunity to earn additional points/credit and, at the student’s option, to be exempted from taking one elective course in the following semester. 6. Basic Bibliography
7. Main sections of the course
1. The course consists of the following main sections.
● Introduction: legal writing and advocacy ● Drafting a persuasive legal opinion / memorandum: content, structure, and style ● Logical fallacies ● Techniques for making arguments more persuasive Constructing persuasive oral arguments |
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| 1906 | European Convention on Human Rights and European Court of Human Rights | 6 |
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6.Frist Fall Semester
5. Lectures-20, practical. - 10
4. 2 hours weekly
MANDATORY
1906/Մ56
1. Purpose of the Course
The aim of the course is to:
1. introduce students to the history and structure of the European Convention on Human Rights, 2. present the structure and system of the Convention’s articles, 3. present the rights guaranteed by the Convention and its Protocols, 4. analyze the fundamental approaches to interpreting the Convention, including the hierarchy of rights, teleological (purpose-oriented) interpretation, the “living instrument” doctrine, and autonomous concepts, 5. familiarize students with the key principles and concepts underlying the application of the Convention, in particular subsidiarity, the margin of appreciation, necessity, legality, the “fourth instance” doctrine, abuse of rights, the principle of “practical and effective” rights, as well as the application of the Convention across different fields of law. 2. Educational Outcomes
. Professional knowledge and understanding:
1. interpret the provisions of the European Convention on Human Rights and the case-law of the European Court of Human Rights, 2. understand the role of the Court’s jurisprudence within domestic legal systems and legal practice. B. Practical professional skills: 1. provide oral and written legal advice on human rights and fundamental freedoms guaranteed by the Convention, 2. draft relevant procedural documents, including applications, submissions, and legal opinions. C. General / transferable skills: 1. use a wide range of information sources (including online resources, electronic libraries, and academic publications), 2. analyze existing issues in the field and assess the resources required to address them; conduct research and analytical work and present findings, 3. participate in moot courts and present well-reasoned written and oral arguments, 4. effectively plan time and manage the resources necessary to solve assigned tasks, both individually and as part of a team. 3. Description
The aim of the course is to:
1. introduce students to the history and structure of the European Convention on Human Rights, 2. present the structure and system of the Convention’s articles, 3. present the rights guaranteed by the Convention and its Protocols, 4. analyze the fundamental approaches to interpreting the Convention, including the hierarchy of rights, teleological (purpose-oriented) interpretation, the “living instrument” doctrine, and autonomous concepts, 5. familiarize students with the key principles and concepts underlying the application of the Convention, in particular subsidiarity, the margin of appreciation, necessity, legality, the “fourth instance” doctrine, abuse of rights, the principle of “practical and effective” rights, as well as the application of the Convention across different fields of law. 4. Teaching and Learning Styles and Methods
The following teaching and learning methods are employed:
1. Lectures using active and interactive teaching methods, 2. Practical sessions under the supervision of the instructor, 3. Individual and group work, 4. Individual and team-based research work, 5. Independent study, 6. Oral presentations (implementation of an individual independent project), 7. Written and oral assessment/evaluation, 8. Discussion of case studies. 5. Evaluation Methods and Criteria
Assessment methods and criteria:
Two midterm examinations are предусмотрed, each worth 3 points; independent work is assessed at 4 points; and class participation at 2 points. The final examination is written, with a maximum value of 8 points. The grading increment is 0.1 points. 6. Basic Bibliography
7. Main sections of the course
The course consists of the following main components:
· The place and role of the European Court of Human Rights in the European system of human rights protection · Mechanisms for the protection of rights under the European Convention on Human Rights · Fundamental principles of the European Convention on Human Rights · Article 1: Obligation to respect human rights · Article 2: Right to life · Article 3: Prohibition of torture · Article 4: Prohibition of slavery and forced labour · Article 5: Right to liberty and security of person · Article 6: Right to a fair trial · Article 7: No punishment without law · Article 8: Right to respect for private and family life · Article 9: Freedom of thought, conscience and religion · Article 10: Freedom of expression · Article 11: Freedom of assembly and association · Article 1 of Protocol No. 1: Protection of property · Article 13: Right to an effective remedy · Individual rights and freedoms Article 41: Just satisfaction |
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| 1906 | Fundamentals and Principles of International Law | 6 |
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6.First (Fall) Semester
5. Seminars: 20 hours, Workshops: 40 hours
4 hours per week
MANDATORY
1906/Մ52
1. Purpose of the Course
The objective of the course
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the foundations and principles of international law, offering a meticulously curated selection of essential topics, aiming to provide the students with a solid understanding of international legal framework and its implications on diverse matters such as state responsibility, international dispute settlement mechanisms, use of force, human rights, environmental law, and others. Through this course, students will gain insight into the intricate web of norms and regulations that govern relations between states and other international actors. The course employs a multifaceted teaching approach, combining traditional lectures with interactive discussions, case analyses, and real-world examples. Students will engage in group discussions, moot court simulations, and critical assessments of relevant case studies. The emphasis will be on fostering critical thinking, analytical skills, and the ability to apply legal principles to practical scenarios. 2. Educational Outcomes
1. By the end of the course, the students will be able to:
a. Professional knowledge and expertise ● Describe the essence of international law and features of its fundamental principles. ● Understand and describe the key topics of international law, including, sources of international law, subjects of international law, responsibility in international law, immunity and jurisdiction, dispute resolution in international law, and others included in the content of the course below; ● Understand the nuances of international dispute resolution in international courts/arbitral institutions and other fora. b. Practical [professional] skills. ● Identify the correct area of international law applicable to the issue at hand. ● Prepare memoranda analyzing different complex issues of international law; ● Form arguments and present position in the framework of international dispute resolution: international courts/arbitration. c. General/transferable skills. ● Be able to utilize different sources (including e-sources, e-libraries, articles in Law Reviews and other Academic Journals); ● analyze the current issues in international law, including through analyzing relevant data; ● participate in moot courts, submit written and oral pleadings; manage time and resources effectively to resolve assignments, work in a team. 3. Description
The objective of the course
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the foundations and principles of international law, offering a meticulously curated selection of essential topics, aiming to provide the students with a solid understanding of international legal framework and its implications on diverse matters such as state responsibility, international dispute settlement mechanisms, use of force, human rights, environmental law, and others. Through this course, students will gain insight into the intricate web of norms and regulations that govern relations between states and other international actors. The course employs a multifaceted teaching approach, combining traditional lectures with interactive discussions, case analyses, and real-world examples. Students will engage in group discussions, moot court simulations, and critical assessments of relevant case studies. The emphasis will be on fostering critical thinking, analytical skills, and the ability to apply legal principles to practical scenarios. 4. Teaching and Learning Styles and Methods
The following forms and methods of teaching will be applied:
● lectures; ● discussions, moot courts, debates; ● analysis of legal framework and court/arbitral decisions; ● independent work and group work; ● independent study of literature and court/arbitration cases; conduct and presentation of research and analytical work. 5. Evaluation Methods and Criteria
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Students’ academic performance in the course is assessed based on a 20-point grading scale, which comprises of max. 3 points for each midterm exam (2 midterm assignments - written submission), 2 points for the mid-term assignment (oral pleadings moot court/debates), 2 points for an independent work (written research), 2 points for class participation and 8 points for final exam (written exam). 6. Basic Bibliography
7. Main sections of the course
1. The Course Contents:
Session 1. Nature of international law and its historical evolution - 4 September Sessions 2-4. Sources of international law - 7 September, 11 September, 14 September a. Customary international law b. Normative hierarchy in international law? From jus cogens norms to soft law. c. Basic principles of international law d. General principles of law e. Interaction of national law and international law Sessions 5-6. The law of treaties - 18 September, 22 September - M. Shaw: pages 684-724 Sessions 7-9. Subjects in international law - 25 September, 28 September, 2 October a. States. Creation of states, Criteria of Statehood, Recognition, Self-determination b. State jurisdiction c. Immunities of states and their officials d. UN and other international organizations e. Sui generis entities Session 10. Territory - 5 October Session 11. State Succession- 12 October Sessions 12-14. Human dimension in international law - 19 October, 26 October, 30 October a. Human rights and diplomatic protection b. Diplomatic and consular law c. International humanitarian law d. International criminal law Sessions 15-17. State responsibility - 2 November, 6 November, 7 November a. Nature of State Responsibility b. Internationally wrongful Act c. Attribution in international law d. Countermeasures e. Reparations f. Invocation of state responsibility: injured states and erga omnes obligations Sessions 18-20. International dispute settlement mechanisms - 8 November, 9 November, 10 November Sessions 21-22. Use of force in international law - 13 November, 16 November Session 23. International Environmental Law - 20 November Session 24. The Law of the Sea -23 November Session 25. Effectiveness and Enforcement of International Law -27 November Sessions 26 - 30. Moot Court Exercises, assignments, self-work, discussions |
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| 1906 | International Trade Law | 3 |
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6.1st Semester (Fall)
5.Lectures - 13, Workshops - 2
4.2 hours per week
MANDATORY
1906/Մ55
1. Purpose of the Course
The objective of the course
This course examines the foundations and the main principles of international trade law, exploring the international treaty regime governing trade at multilateral level - the World Trade Organization (WTO) - as well as the network of regional trade agreements (RTAs). The course will provide insight into the principles underlying the international trade regime under international law, with its instruments aimed at eliminating discriminatory barriers to cross-border trade in goods and services, at the same time allowing for sovereign regulatory space for such public policy objectives as environmental protection, health, national security and human rights. Through this course, students will gain insight into the norms governing international trade between States, which is key for understanding the role of international law in this field of international economic relations between States. 2. Educational Outcomes
By the end of the course students will be able to: a. Professional knowledge and expertise ● describe the essence of international trade law, its main substantive disciplines (e.g. market access, national treatment, most-favoured-nation treatment); ● describe the multilateral and regional treaty frameworks governing the trading relations between States; ● gain understanding of the core treaty instruments governing multilateral trade, i.e. GATT, GATS, SPS Agreement, TBT Agreement, Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures; ● understand the dispute settlement system of the WTO; ● gain understanding of the role of international trade law as a “self-contained regime”, its interaction with other “branches” of international law; b. Practical [professional] skills ● identify the main norms applicable to trading relations between states; ● prepare memoranda analysing different complex issues pertaining to international trade law; ● form arguments and present position in the framework of international dispute resolution; c. General/transferable skills. ● be able to utilize different sources (including e-sources, e-libraries, articles in Law Reviews, WTO schedules of commitments, schedules of concessions and lists of exemptions); ● analyse the current issues in international trade law, including through analyzing relevant data; ● participate in moot courts, submit written pleadings; manage time and resources effectively to resolve assignments, work in a team: 3. Description
The objective of the course
This course examines the foundations and the main principles of international trade law, exploring the international treaty regime governing trade at multilateral level - the World Trade Organization (WTO) - as well as the network of regional trade agreements (RTAs). The course will provide insight into the principles underlying the international trade regime under international law, with its instruments aimed at eliminating discriminatory barriers to cross-border trade in goods and services, at the same time allowing for sovereign regulatory space for such public policy objectives as environmental protection, health, national security and human rights. Through this course, students will gain insight into the norms governing international trade between States, which is key for understanding the role of international law in this field of international economic relations between States. 4. Teaching and Learning Styles and Methods
Teaching methods
1. Lectures 2. discussions, moot courts, debates 3. analysis of legal acts and judicial cases 4. individual and group work 5. independent examination of academic materials and judicial cases conduct and presentation of research 5. Evaluation Methods and Criteria
Assessment methods and criteria
Students’ academic performance in the course is assessed based on 2 midterm exams (maximum 4 points each), ongoing assessment (maximum 2 points), independent work (maximum 8 points), participation (maximum 2 points). 6. Basic Bibliography
7. Main sections of the course
The course covers the following topics
● The multilateral trading system: international trade and the law of the World Trade Organisation ● Market access, regulation of tariff and non-tariff barriers to trade under WTO law ● Most-favoured-nation treatment obligation ● National treatment obligation ● Exceptions: general and security exceptions under the WTO Agreements ● Technical barriers to trade (TBT): scope of application of the TBT Agreement ● Sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures: scope of application of the SPS Agreement ● Subsidies: WTO law on subsidies and subsidised trade ● WTO dispute settlement system: dispute settlement understanding (DSU) ● Regulation of services under WTO: GATS ● Regional trade agreements (RTAs): developed and developing country RTAs ● Trade and human rights ● Trade and environmental protection Trade and investment |
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| 1906 | International Commercial Arbitration | 6 |
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6.Second (Spring) Semester
5. Seminars: 52 hours, Workshops: 8 hours
4.4 hours per week
MANDATORY
1906/Մ54
1. Purpose of the Course
The objective of the course is to impart in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of international investment law and arbitration to the students. The course will address the main issues arising in investment arbitrations, namely the jurisdiction of investment treaty tribunals, admissibility of claims, standards of investment protection and damages in investment arbitration.
2. Educational Outcomes
By the end of the course, the students will be able to:
a. Professional knowledge and expertise · understand the process and nature of investment treaty arbitration; · outline the key jurisdictional objections an investment treaty claim will need to overcome; · understand the obligations that standards of investment treaty protection impose on the States; · present the remedies available in investment treaty arbitration. b. Practical [professional] skills · determine the applicability of investment treaties and the prospects of prevailing on the merits of the case; · draft submissions; · advise on the planning and restructuring of investments in light of the requirements of investment treaties; · develop advocacy and communication skills to represent the interests of the client. c. General/transferable skills · use different sources of information (e-sources, e-libraries, articles in Law Reviews and other Academic Journals); · analyze the current issues in international arbitration and carry out data research/analysis; · participate in debates, submit written and oral pleadings; manage time and resources effectively to resolve the assignments, work in a team. 3. Description
The objective of the course is to impart in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of international investment law and arbitration to the students. The course will address the main issues arising in investment arbitrations, namely the jurisdiction of investment treaty tribunals, admissibility of claims, standards of investment protection and damages in investment arbitration.
4. Teaching and Learning Styles and Methods
● The following forms and methods of teaching will be applied:
● Lectures; ● Workshops, discussions, moot court, debates ● Analysis of legal framework and court/arbitral decisions; ● Independent work and group work; ● Independent study of literature and court/arbitration cases, Conduct and presentation of research and analytical work. 5. Evaluation Methods and Criteria
Assessment methods and criteria
Students’ academic performance in the course is assessed on a 20-point scale, comprising up to 7 points for the final exam (written submission), 8 points for the two midterm exams (oral pleadings in moot court), and 5 points for participation and individual work. The latter is further divided into three components: independent work with a maximum of 2 points, ongoing assessment with a maximum of 2 points, and attendance with a maximum of 1 point. 6. Basic Bibliography
7. Main sections of the course
Sources and Nature of International Investment Law and Arbitration
Jurisdiction ratione voluntatis Jurisdiction ratione temporis Jurisdiction ratione personae Jurisdiction ratione materiae Principles of attribution Expropriation of foreign investment Fair and equitable treatment Full protection and security Most-favored-nation clauses and dispute settlement Arbitrary or discriminatory measures Denial of justice and effective means Investment planning and restructuring (workshop) Damages in investment arbitration National treatment and most-favored-nation treatment Recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards, annulment proceedings Trends and Reforms in Investor-State Dispute Settlement. |
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| 1906 | International Business Transactions and Dispute Settlement | 6 |
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6. Second (Spring) Semester
6. Second (Spring) Semester
4.4 hours per week
OPTIONAL
1906/Մ 60
1. Purpose of the Course
1. Course Objectives
The main objective of the course is to provide students with knowledge of the law governing international commercial transactions, as well as the fundamental principles and regulations for resolving disputes arising from such relationships. The course also aims to: · familiarize students with international and conflict-of-laws regulations applicable to international commercial transactions, · examine the specific features of the application of the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG), · introduce the main financial instruments used in international commercial transactions, · discuss conflict-of-laws rules, jurisdiction of courts, and the institution of commercial agency, address issues related to the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments. 2. Educational Outcomes
1. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to
a. professional knowledge and understanding ● describe the principles and challenges in determining the applicable law and competent jurisdiction in international commercial transactions, ● understand and apply conflict-of-laws rules and their interaction with overriding mandatory provisions and public policy, ● demonstrate knowledge of EU regulations on applicable law and jurisdiction, the CISG, and financial instruments used in international trade, ● explain international trade usages and issues related to recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments. b. practical professional skills ● determine the applicable law and jurisdiction in international commercial relationships, ● interpret conflict-of-laws rules and overriding mandatory provisions in practical contexts, ● provide written and oral legal advice on applicable law and jurisdiction in international commercial disputes. g. general/transferable skills (if applicable) ● use diverse information sources (internet resources, electronic libraries, scientific articles, etc.), ● analyze sector-specific problems and assess necessary resources for their resolution, ● conduct research and analytical work and present results, ● participate in moot courts and present well-reasoned written and oral arguments, effectively manage time and resources both individually and in teamwork settings. 3. Description
1. Course Objectives
The main objective of the course is to provide students with knowledge of the law governing international commercial transactions, as well as the fundamental principles and regulations for resolving disputes arising from such relationships. The course also aims to: · familiarize students with international and conflict-of-laws regulations applicable to international commercial transactions, · examine the specific features of the application of the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG), · introduce the main financial instruments used in international commercial transactions, · discuss conflict-of-laws rules, jurisdiction of courts, and the institution of commercial agency, address issues related to the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments. 4. Teaching and Learning Styles and Methods
1. The following teaching and learning methods are appled:.
● Lectures using active and interactive methods, ● Instructor-led practical sessions, ● Individual and group work, ● Individual and team-based research projects, ● Independent study, ● Oral presentations (individual projects), ● Written and oral assessments, Case study discussions. 5. Evaluation Methods and Criteria
1. Assessment methods and criteria:
Assessment is carried out through the following components: Two midterm written exams - 3 points each, Ongoing assessments - 2 points, Independent work - 2 points, Participation - 2 points, Final written exam - maximum 8 points. Grading increment: 0.5 points. 6. Basic Bibliography
7. Main sections of the course
1. Course main sections:
● Concept of international commercial transactions ● Applicable law in international commercial transactions ● International trade usages in contractual relations ● Incoterms ● Financing instruments in international trade ● International transportation of goods ● CISG - General provisions ● CISG - Contract formation, interpretation, and application ● CISG - Remedies for breach of contract ● Conflict-of-laws rules ● Overriding mandatory rules and public policy ● Commercial agency in the context of conflict-of-laws ● Party autonomy in jurisdiction agreements ● General and special jurisdiction ● Jurisdiction in personam and in rem ● Exclusive jurisdiction ● Doctrine of forum non conveniens ● Principle of lis alibi pendens Recognition and enforcement of foreign judgmentsForum non conveniens |
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| 1906 | International Criminal Law and Justice | 6 |
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6.Second Spring semester
5. Lectures. – 16, Practical.- 14
4. Weekly 2 Hours
OPTIONAL
1906/Մ62
1. Purpose of the Course
1. The objective of the course is to provide students with a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the system of international criminal law by integrating its theoretical foundations with its practical application in international and internationalized criminal courts. Particular attention is given to the jurisdiction, structure, and functioning of the International Criminal Court (ICC), with a view to developing students’ ability to analyse international crimes, apply legal norms to concrete factual situations, and construct well-reasoned legal arguments within the framework of international criminal justice.
2. Educational Outcomes
1. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
a. Professional knowledge and understanding: · analyse the stages of development of international criminal law and their impact on contemporary international criminal justice, · interpret the legal positions and jurisprudence of international criminal courts (ad hoc tribunals and the ICC), · analyse the elements of international crimes (actus reus, mens rea), · explain the legal bases of the ICC’s jurisdiction and the mechanisms for the application of universal jurisdiction. b. Practical professional skills: · apply norms of international criminal law to concrete factual situations and carry out legal qualification, · develop and present well-reasoned legal arguments from both prosecution and defence perspectives, · analyse procedural documents and case materials in order to develop litigation strategies, · apply the procedural framework of the ICC from preliminary examination to trial and appeal stages, · conduct written and oral legal analysis. c.General / transferable skills: · work with diverse sources (case law, legal instruments, policy documents, academic literature), · conduct independent legal research and present findings in a structured and well-argued manner, · participate in mock trials and develop oral advocacy skills, · apply critical thinking to assess the challenges and limitations of international criminal justice, manage time and resources effectively in both individual and group work settings. 3. Description
1. The objective of the course is to provide students with a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the system of international criminal law by integrating its theoretical foundations with its practical application in international and internationalized criminal courts. Particular attention is given to the jurisdiction, structure, and functioning of the International Criminal Court (ICC), with a view to developing students’ ability to analyse international crimes, apply legal norms to concrete factual situations, and construct well-reasoned legal arguments within the framework of international criminal justice.
4. Teaching and Learning Styles and Methods
1. The following teaching and learning methods are applied:
· lectures, · interactive discussions, · analysis of factual scenarios and legal qualification, · mock trials and practical exercises aimed at developing procedural and argumentation skills, · analysis of international criminal courts’ jurisprudence and procedural documents, · individual and group work, including the review of case materials and the development of legal positions, · preparation and presentation of written and oral legal analyses. 5. Evaluation Methods and Criteria
1. Assessment methods and criteria
Two midterm examinations are planed each worth 3 points. Independent work is assessed at 4 points, and class participation at 2 points. The final examination is written, with a maximum value of 8 points. The grading increment is 0.5. 6. Basic Bibliography
7. Main sections of the course
1. The course consists of the following main components:
Part A: Substantive International Criminal Law · Substantive international criminal law, · The concept and historical development of international criminal law, · The general characteristics and elements of international crimes (actus reus, mens rea), o The crime of genocide, o Crimes against humanity, o War crimes, o The crime of aggression, o The general part of international criminal law (individual criminal responsibility, modes of liability, grounds for excluding responsibility). Part B: International Criminal Procedure · International criminal procedure, · The jurisdiction of the ICC and the principle of complementarity · Preliminary examinations and investigations, · The pre-trial stage (confirmation of charges, arrest warrants), · Trial and appeals stages, · Participants in the proceedings (Prosecution, Defence, victims), · State cooperation with the ICC, · ICC decisions and their implementation. Part C: Thematic Issues and Applied Perspectives · Application of the principle of complementarity in concrete situations, · Accountability for mass atrocities, · Transitional justice and its mechanisms, · Victim participation and reparation mechanisms, · The interaction between international humanitarian law and international criminal law, · Regional analyses (e.g. Colombia, Ukraine, Iraqi Kurdistan, etc.). Part D: Jurisprudence and Case Analysis · ICTY jurisprudence (Tadić, Karadžić), · ICTR jurisprudence (Akayesu), · Leading ICC cases (Lubanga, Bemba, etc.), · Analysis of judicial decisions and their impact on the development of international criminal law. |
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| 1906 | Immunity in International Litigation and Arbitration | 3 |
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6.second, spring semester
5.Lectures: – 16, Practical - 14
4.2 hours per week
OPTIONAL
1906/Մ 62
1. Purpose of the Course
The main objective of the course is to teach students the characteristics of the state immunity, diplomatic immunity, including immunity of state officials, both in relation to the exercise of jurisdiction by international and foreign courts and arbitration tribunals, and in relation to the execution of judgements of of international, foreign courts and arbitral awards.
2. Educational Outcomes
1. At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
a. Professional knowledge and knowledge: ● Describe the role and characteristics of immunity under international law; ● understand and apply the norms applicable to the state, as well as diplomatic immunity; ● have knowledge of the case-law pertaining to immunity ● have an understanding of exceptions from and waivers of immunity. b. Practical [professional] skills: ● to interpret the norm relating to immunity under customary law, taking into account their practical application by states and interpretations by international courts and scholars; ● to provide written and oral advice on the determination of the scope of state immunity and diplomatic immunity in international law; ● to apply international customary norms relating to immunity to practical situations. c. General/transferable skills: ● Be able to utslize different sources (including e-sources, e-libraries, articles in Law Reviews and other Academic Journals); ● analyse the current issues in international law, including through analysing relevant data; ● prepare written and oral advice/memorandums; manage time and resources effectively to resolve assignments and, work in a team. 3. Description
The main objective of the course is to teach students the characteristics of the state immunity, diplomatic immunity, including immunity of state officials, both in relation to the exercise of jurisdiction by international and foreign courts and arbitration tribunals, and in relation to the execution of judgements of of international, foreign courts and arbitral awards.
4. Teaching and Learning Styles and Methods
The following forms and methods of teaching and learning are used:
● lectures; ● discussions, arguments, debates; ● analysis of legal framework and court/arbitral decisions; ● independent work and group work; ● independent study of literature and court/arbitration cases; conduct and presentation of research and analytical work. 5. Evaluation Methods and Criteria
1. Assessment Methods and Criteria:
The two mid-term exams are written, 5 points each. Ongoing grading is planned: assessment of individual performance 1 point, and participation 2 points. The final exam is written with a maximum value of 7 points. 6. Basic Bibliography
7. Main sections of the course
The course consists of the following main sections:
● History of Immunity under International law ● Jurisdictional immunity of states: sovereign acts, commercial transactions, non-commercial torts, waivers of jurisdictional immunity. ● Immunity from execution of state property. ● Diplomatic and Consular Privileges and Immunities. ● Privileges and Immunities of international organizations, regional organizations (EU and EAEU) and special missions. ● Immunities Heads of State and Top-Ranking Officials. Absolute vs Functional Immunity. Absolute immunity in the face of violations of jus cogens norms. Absolute immunity vs. Universal jurisdiction. Immunities and ICC. |
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| 1906 | Arbitration Centers and Conduct of Arbitral Proceedings | 3 |
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6.Second (Spring) Semester
5.Lectures – 16 hours, Seminars – 14 hours
4.2 hours per week
OPTIONAL
1906/Մ 61
1. Purpose of the Course
1. Course Objectives
The main objective of the course is to provide students with knowledge of the specific features of organizing arbitral proceedings by leading arbitration centers. The course aims to conduct a comparative analysis of: ● the initiations of arbitral proceedings, ● the role of the arbitration center’s secretariat and, in some cases, the court, ● the appointment of tribunal members, ● procedures for challenging arbitrators, ● examination of motions and submissions within arbitration, ● determination of arbitration costs, ● drafting of arbitral awards, annulment proceedings of arbitral awards. 2. Educational Outcomes
1. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to
a. Professional Knowledge and Understanding ● describe the role and main functions of arbitration centers, their secretariats, and in certain cases, the court, ● understand and apply arbitration rules and the rules of arbitration institutions acting as appointing authorities, ● demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the stages of arbitration-from registration of the request for arbitration to the rendering of the award, and in ICSID cases, the annulment stage- including the roles of the arbitration center, court, tribunal, and, where applicable, the annulment committee. b. Practical Professional Skills ● interpret arbitration rules in light of their practical application, ● provide written and oral legal advice on the selection of arbitration rules and arbitration institutions, ● apply arbitration rules to resolve practical legal issues. c. General / Transferable Skills ● use diverse information sources (internet resources, electronic libraries, scientific articles, etc.), ● analyze sector-specific problems and assess the resources needed to solve them, ● conduct research and analytical work and present findings, ● participate in moot courts and present well-reasoned written and oral arguments, effectively manage time and resources both individually and in teamwork settings. 3. Description
1. Course Objectives
The main objective of the course is to provide students with knowledge of the specific features of organizing arbitral proceedings by leading arbitration centers. The course aims to conduct a comparative analysis of: ● the initiations of arbitral proceedings, ● the role of the arbitration center’s secretariat and, in some cases, the court, ● the appointment of tribunal members, ● procedures for challenging arbitrators, ● examination of motions and submissions within arbitration, ● determination of arbitration costs, ● drafting of arbitral awards, annulment proceedings of arbitral awards. 4. Teaching and Learning Styles and Methods
Teaching and Learning Methods
● Lectures using active and interactive teaching methods, ● Instructor-led practical sessions, ● Individual and group work, ● Individual and team-based research projects, ● Independent study, ● Oral presentations (individual projects), ● Written and oral assessments, Case study discussions. 5. Evaluation Methods and Criteria
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Assessment is carried out through the following components: Two midterm written exams - 3 points each, Ongoing assessments - 2 points, Independent work - 2 points, Participation - 2 points, Final written exam - maximum 8 points. 6. Basic Bibliography
7. Main sections of the course
1. The course covers the following topics
Review and registration of requests for arbitration by arbitration institutions, ● Constitution of the arbitral tribunal, appointment of arbitrators, and challenge procedures, ● Consideration of applications for interim (urgent) measures, ● Features of expedited arbitration proceedings, ● Jurisdiction of the arbitral tribunal and bifurcation of proceedings, ● The role and selection of the seat of arbitration, ● Written submissions in arbitral proceedings, ● Evidence gathering and appointment of experts, ● Arbitral hearings, examination of witnesses and experts, Rendering of arbitral awards, recognition and enforcement, and annulment proceedings |
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| 1906 | Protection of Foreign Investments in the Context of Armed Conflicts | 3 |
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6.Second (spring) semester
5.Lectures – 16, Seminars – 14
4. 2 hours per week
OPTIONAL
1906/Մ 63
1. Purpose of the Course
The main objective of the course is to introduce students to the application of international investment law in the context of armed conflicts. The course focuses specifically on the interplay between armed conflict and the protection of international investments, addressing the relationship between international humanitarian law and international investment law, the war-related clauses used in international investment agreements,
2. Educational Outcomes
1. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
a. Professional knowledge and understanding. ● Describe the principles and distinctive features of international investment law; ● Understand and apply international investment law in the context of armed conflicts; ● Have a command of the issues arising from the interaction between international humanitarian law and international investment law; ● Present the armed-conflict clauses used in international investment agreements. b. Practical professional skills. ● Interpret the provisions of international investment law in the context of armed conflicts; ● Provide written and oral advisory opinions on questions of treaty interpretation in international investment law; ● Apply the norms of international investment law within the framework of armed conflicts. c. General / transferable skills. ● Use a variety of information sources (internet resources, electronic libraries, scholarly articles, etc.); ● Analyze current problems in the field and evaluate the resources necessary to address them; carry out research and analytical work and present its results; ● Participate in moot courts and present reasoned written and oral positions; Plan time and resources effectively for the tasks assigned, both individually and when working as part of a team. 3. Description
The main objective of the course is to introduce students to the application of international investment law in the context of armed conflicts. The course focuses specifically on the interplay between armed conflict and the protection of international investments, addressing the relationship between international humanitarian law and international investment law, the war-related clauses used in international investment agreements,
4. Teaching and Learning Styles and Methods
1. The following forms and methods of teaching and learning are applied.
● Lectures delivered through active and interactive teaching methods; ● Seminars conducted under the instructor’s guidance; ● Individual and group work; ● Individual and team-based scholarly research; ● Independent work; ● Oral presentations (carried out as individual independent projects); ● Written and oral assessments / questioning; Discussion of case studies. 5. Evaluation Methods and Criteria
Assessment methods and criteria.
The two scheduled midterm examinations are in a written form, each worth 3 points. Ongoing assessments are worth 2 points, assessment of independent work is worth 2 points, and class participation is worth 2 points. The final examination is in a written form, with a maximum value of 8 points. Grading is in increments of 0.5 points 6. Basic Bibliography
7. Main sections of the course
1. The course consists of the following main sections.
● The legal framework for the protection of international investments during armed conflicts ● The impact of armed conflicts on international investment treaties ● The relationship between international investment law and international humanitarian law ● War-related clauses in bilateral investment treaties ● The full protection and security standard and the protection of international investments in the context of armed conflicts ● The prohibition of discrimination and the protection of international investments in the context of armed conflicts ● Circumstances precluding wrongfulness Reparation for damages |
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| 1906 | International Treaty Interpretation | 3 |
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6.Second (Spring) Semester
5. Seminars: 30 hours, Workshops: 30 hours
4.4 hours per week
OPTIONAL
1906/Մ5
1. Purpose of the Course
The objective of the course
The "Treaty Interpretation" course aims to provide students with a solid understanding of the principles and methods used in interpreting international treaties. Through lectures, discussions, and case studies, students will explore key concepts of treaty interpretation codifies in the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties, the key concepts relevant for treaty interpretation and various methods of interpretation. Practical exercises will help students apply these principles to real-world scenarios, enhancing their analytical skills and legal reasoning. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to interpret treaties effectively, contributing to their proficiency in international law. 2. Educational Outcomes
By the end of the course, the students will be able to:
a. Professional knowledge and expertise ● Describe the essence of international treaty interpretation and features of its fundamental principles. ● Understand and describe the key topics of international treaty interpretation, including, application of Vienna Rules and their development, main concepts of international treaty law and interpretation, subjects and areas of treaty interpretation and others included in the content of the course below; ● Understand the nuances of international treaty interpretation in international law. b. Practical [professional] skills. ● Identify the correct area of international law applicable to the issue at hand. ● Prepare memoranda analyzing different complex issues of international treaty interpretation; ● Form arguments and present position in the framework of treaty interpretation in international law. c. General/transferable skills. ● Be able to utilize different sources (including e-sources, e-libraries, articles in Law Reviews and other Academic Journals); ● analyze the current issues in international law, including through analyzing relevant data; ● participate in moot courts, submit written and oral pleadings; manage time and resources effectively to resolve assignments, work in a team. 3. Description
The objective of the course
The "Treaty Interpretation" course aims to provide students with a solid understanding of the principles and methods used in interpreting international treaties. Through lectures, discussions, and case studies, students will explore key concepts of treaty interpretation codifies in the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties, the key concepts relevant for treaty interpretation and various methods of interpretation. Practical exercises will help students apply these principles to real-world scenarios, enhancing their analytical skills and legal reasoning. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to interpret treaties effectively, contributing to their proficiency in international law. 4. Teaching and Learning Styles and Methods
The following forms and methods of teaching will be applied:
● lectures; ● discussions, moot courts, debates; ● analysis of legal framework and court/arbitral decisions; ● independent work and group work; ● independent study of literature and court/arbitration cases; conduct and presentation of research and analytical work. 5. Evaluation Methods and Criteria
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Students’ academic performance in the course is assessed based on a 20-point grading scale, which comprises of max. 3 points for each midterm exam (2 midterm assignments - written submission), 2 points for the mid-term assignment (oral pleadings moot court/debates), 2 points for an independent work (written research), 2 points for class participation and 8 points for final exam (written exam). 6. Basic Bibliography
7. Main sections of the course
1. The Course Contents:
Session 1. Overview of Treaty Interpretation Reading materials: · R. Gardiner, TREATY INTERPRETATION (2nd ed., 2015), pp. 5-19 Sessions 2-3. Development of Vienna Rules of Interpretation, Emergence of Customary rules Reading materials: · R. Gardiner, TREATY INTERPRETATION (2nd ed., 2015), pp. 57-81 Sessions 4-5. Key Concepts relevant to Treaty Interpretation Reading materials: · R. Gardiner, TREATY INTERPRETATION (2nd ed., 2015), pp. 20-30 · R. Kolb, The Law of Treaties: An Introduction (2016) pp. 16-37 · A. Aust, Modern Treaty Law and Practice (2nd edition, 2007) pp. 16-58 Session 6. Areas of application of Vienna Rules Reading materials: · R. Gardiner, TREATY INTERPRETATION (2nd ed., 2015), pp. 30-57 Sessions 7-9. Making of Treaties Reading materials: · R. Gardiner, TREATY INTERPRETATION (2nd ed., 2015), pp. 81-91 · R. Kolb, The Law of Treaties: An Introduction (2016) pp. 37-63 · A. Aust, Modern Treaty Law and Practice (2nd edition, 2007) pp. 84-124 Session 10. Preparatory Materials Reading materials: · R. Gardiner, TREATY INTERPRETATION (2nd ed., 2015), pp. 112-123 Sessions 11-13. Treaty Reservations and Interpretative Declarations Reading materials: · R. Gardiner, TREATY INTERPRETATION (2nd ed., 2015), pp. 91-112 · R. Kolb, The Law of Treaties: An Introduction (2016) pp. 63-89 · A. Aust, Modern Treaty Law and Practice (2nd edition, 2007) pp. 125-162 Session 14. Midterm Sessions 15-16. Subjects of Treaty Interpretation Reading materials: · R. Gardiner, TREATY INTERPRETATION (2nd ed., 2015), pp. 123-141 Session 17. Relationship with other modes of Interpretation: Statutory, Constitutional, Contractual Interpretation Reading materials: · R. Gardiner, TREATY INTERPRETATION (2nd ed., 2015), pp. 141-162 Sessions 18-20. Treaty Application: Conflicting Treaties and their Interpretation Reading materials: · Chang-fa Lo, Treaty Interpretation Under the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties: A new round of Codification (2017), pp. 81-94 Session 21. Treaty interpretation: Article 31(1) of the VCLT (good faith, ordinary meaning, context, and object and purpose) Assigned readings: · Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties of 1969, Articles 31-33. · Draft Articles on the Law of Treaties, with Commentaries (1966), Commentary on Draft Article 27-29, pp. 217-226. · R. Gardiner, TREATY INTERPRETATION (2nd ed., 2015), pp. 162-222. · M. E. Villiger, The Rules on Interpretation-Misgivings, Misunderstandings, Miscarriage? The ‘Crucible’ Intended by the International Law Commission [in:] THE LAW OF TREATIES BEYOND THE VIENNA CONVENTION (E. Cannizzaro ed., 2011). Session 22. Article 31(2)-(4) of the VCLT (context, subsequent agreements and practice, and relevant rules of international law, special meanings) Assigned readings: · R. Gardiner, TREATY INTERPRETATION (2nd ed., 2015), pp. 223-343 Session 23. Articles 32 and 33 of the VCLT (supplementary means of interpretation and languages); conclusion and exercise Assigned readings: · R. Gardiner, TREATY INTERPRETATION (2nd ed., 2015), pp. 347-447 Sessions 24-25. Exercises · Read the following together for purposes of discussing whether the Islamic Republic of Iran might have a claim against the United States in relation to the killing of Qasim Soleimani o Kim Sengupta, The Independent, “The reason Qassem Soleimani was in Baghdad shows how complex the Iran crisis is” (6 Jan. 2020), available at . o Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Internationally Protected Persons, including Diplomatic Agents. o Draft articles on the prevention and punishment of crimes against diplomatic agents and other internationally protected persons with commentaries (1972), Commentary on Draft Article 1, pp. 312-314. o Council of Europe, Committee of Legal Advisers on Public International Law, Replies by States to the questionnaire on “Immunities of special missions” (2018), pp. 137-139. Session 26. Treaty Interpretation and International Human Rights Law Reading materials: · R. Gardiner, TREATY INTERPRETATION (2nd ed., 2015), pp. 474-479 · M. Fitzmaurice, O. Elias, P. Merkouris, Treaty Interpretation and the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties: 30 years on (2010), pp. 257-273 Session 27. Treaty Interpretation and International Criminal Law Reading materials: · R. Gardiner, TREATY INTERPRETATION (2nd ed., 2015), pp. 479-483 · M. Fitzmaurice, O. Elias, P. Merkouris, Treaty Interpretation and the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties: 30 years on (2010), pp. 273-333 Session 28. Treaty Interpretation and International Investment Law Reading materials: · R. Gardiner, TREATY INTERPRETATION (2nd ed., 2015), pp. 483-495 Session 29. Treaty Interpretation and the example of CISG Reading materials: · Chang-fa Lo, Treaty Interpretation Under the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties: A new round of Codification (2017), pp. 140-146 Session 30. Second-Mid Term |
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| 1906 | Negotiations and Mediation | 3 |
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6.Third Fall Semester
5.30 hours lectures
4.2 hours per week
OPTIONAL
1907/Մ62
1. Purpose of the Course
The aim of the course is to equip students with fundamental knowledge of negotiation and mediation processes, as well as the skills to master the applicable tools. This course focuses on the basic concepts and tools of negotiation and mediation, drawing on theory/research literature as well as practice.
2. Educational Outcomes
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
a. professional knowledge and understanding: ● understand and present the essence of negotiations and mediation, ● understand the main tools sf negotiations and mediation, ● recognize the main obstacles and problems of real- time negotiations, ● choose relevant tools and strategic steps to build mutual trust and rapport, avoid inefficiency and achieve mutually beneficial solutions through long-term agreements. b. practical professional skills: ● present the strengths and limitations of negotiation to resolve disputes and reach agreement, ● independently identify common challenges that arise when negotiating an agreement, ● independently and critically select and apply the right tools and strategic paths to conduct effective negotiations in different contexts. c. general / transferable skills: ● problem solving, ● adaptability to ew circumstances, ● time management, ● team work, ability to apply tools and knowledge gained within the course to resolve disputes and reach agreements 3. Description
The aim of the course is to equip students with fundamental knowledge of negotiation and mediation processes, as well as the skills to master the applicable tools. This course focuses on the basic concepts and tools of negotiation and mediation, drawing on theory/research literature as well as practice.
4. Teaching and Learning Styles and Methods
The following teaching and learning methods and formats are used:
The course is taught through short lectures, discussions, and practical exercises, including viewing educational video series on the topic 5. Evaluation Methods and Criteria
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment will be carried out through two ongoing written assignments and/or an in-depth report on the assigned topic. 6. Basic Bibliography
7. Main sections of the course
The course consists of the following main sections:
● Determining the need for negotiation (mediation), ● Preparing for negotiations, ● Different negotiation styles, Harvard method, intercultural and gender issues /Hofstede, Lewis/, ● How to act from a position of strength even when you are “weak”, ● Mediation or facilitation: which is more effecient and when, ● Negotiating without bargaining: difficult issues, difficult people. Specifics of group/team negotiations |
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| 1906 | Parallel Proceedings in International Litigation and Arbitration (Lis Pendens) | 3 |
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6. Third Fall Semester
2 hours weekly
OPTIONAL
1906/Մ65
1. Purpose of the Course
Objective of the Course
The main objective of the course is to present the issues arising from concurrent jurisdictions of international courts and arbitral tribunals, as well as the principles for resolving conflicts that result from overlapping jurisdictions. What legal principles apply when courts of different jurisdictions simultaneously examine the same dispute? This question has long been contentious. Today, it has gained renewed and heightened relevance, as globalization has created the possibility of choosing among different national courts and has led to an unprecedented proliferation of international courts and tribunals. The course will include the study of issues related to parallel judicial and arbitral proceedings in the context of international private litigation, international arbitration, and proceedings based on public international law. 2. Educational Outcomes
9. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
A. Professional knowledge and understanding: 1. Understand the specific features of concurrent jurisdictions in international arbitration, international courts, and foreign courts; 2. Master the characteristics and principles of jurisdiction across different judicial and arbitral bodies; 3. Understand and be familiar with the principles applied to resolve issues of concurrent jurisdictions. B. Practical professional skills: 1. Be able to navigate and resolve issues of competing jurisdictions over a dispute among different judicial/arbitral bodies; 2. Be able to apply the principles governing concurrent jurisdictions to real judicial/arbitral proceedings. C. General/transferable skills: 1. Utilize various sources of information (internet resources, electronic libraries, academic articles, etc.); 2. Analyze existing issues in the field and assess the resources necessary for their resolution, conduct research and analytical work, and present the results; 3. Participate in moot courts, present well-reasoned written and oral arguments, and effectively plan time and resources required to solve assigned tasks, both individually and as part of a team. 3. Description
Objective of the Course
The main objective of the course is to present the issues arising from concurrent jurisdictions of international courts and arbitral tribunals, as well as the principles for resolving conflicts that result from overlapping jurisdictions. What legal principles apply when courts of different jurisdictions simultaneously examine the same dispute? This question has long been contentious. Today, it has gained renewed and heightened relevance, as globalization has created the possibility of choosing among different national courts and has led to an unprecedented proliferation of international courts and tribunals. The course will include the study of issues related to parallel judicial and arbitral proceedings in the context of international private litigation, international arbitration, and proceedings based on public international law. 4. Teaching and Learning Styles and Methods
The following forms and methods of teaching and learning are applied:
· Lectures using active and interactive teaching methods; · Practical classes under the supervision of the instructor; · Individual and group work; · Individual and team-based research work; · Independent study; · Oral presentation (implementation of an individual independent project); · Written and oral assessment/evaluation; Discussion of case studies. 5. Evaluation Methods and Criteria
Assessment methods and criteria are as follows:
· Two midterm examinations, both in writing, each worth 3 points; · Ongoing assessments, worth 2 points; · Independent work is assessed at 2 points, and class participation at 2 points; · The final examination is written, with a maximum value of 8 points; · The grading increment is 0.1 points. 6. Basic Bibliography
7. Main sections of the course
The course consists of the following main components:
Module 1: Foundations of Transnational Litigation and Duplicative Actions This module introduces the historical and systemic inevitability of parallel proceedings. · The Rise of Transnational Litigation: Understanding the conditions that lead to duplicative foreign litigation and the "race to judgment" (Parrish, 2009). · Core Legal Doctrines: An introduction to lis pendens, res judicata, and the principles of adjudicatory comity. · The Threat to Judicial Integrity: Analyzing the impact of vexatious litigation, procedural gamesmanship, and the risk of conflicting cross-border judgments. Module 2: Intersections of Private International Law and Arbitral Jurisdiction Arbitration and state court litigation are often viewed as competing fora. This module explores how private international law paradigms attempt to delineate these boundaries. · Party Autonomy: Examining arbitration agreements as an expression of party autonomy and their role in establishing arbitral jurisdiction (Varesis, 2022). · Jurisdictional Conflicts: The tactical nature of jurisdictional disputes and the friction between default state regulatory frameworks and horizontal models of arbitral authority (Varesis, 2022). · Temporal Priority vs. Separability: Comparing domestic approaches to parallel proceedings, such as the French Code of Civil Procedure's temporal priority rules and the American separability mechanisms. Module 3: Managing Parallel Arbitral Proceedings and Regional Frameworks Focusing on the interaction between differing arbitral tribunals and state courts, particularly within cohesive legal spaces. · The European Legal Space: Understanding the exclusion of arbitration from the Brussels Ia Regulation and the challenges of synchronizing mutually exclusive jurisdictions (Kalantzi, 2023). · The "Court First-Seized" Rule: How the principle of mutual trust operates in cross-border litigation and the gaps that remain for arbitration (Kalantzi, 2023). · Conflicting Awards: Mechanisms for addressing positive conflicts of jurisdiction when two tribunals declare themselves competent over the same subject matter. Module 4: Complex Arbitrations: Multi-Party and Multi-Contract Disputes Drawing on established frameworks for complex arbitrations, this module addresses proceedings involving chains of contracts or corporate groups. · Extension to Non-Signatories: Theories under which courts and tribunals determine party status, including issues involving state entities and groups of companies. · Consolidation and Joinder: Procedural methodologies for combining parallel arbitration and the limitations of these tools in practice. · Divergent Interests: Appointing arbitrators and managing procedural fairness when parties to a single or consolidated proceeding have conflicting goals. Module 5: Parallel Proceedings in Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) The final module explores the highly specialized network of investment arbitration, focusing on the overlap between domestic courts, contract-based commercial arbitration, and treaty-based tribunals. · The Taxonomy of Claims: Distinguishing between contract claims and treaty claims, and the impact of umbrella clauses. · Procedural Remedies: The use and efficacy of forum selection clauses, fork-in-the-road provisions, and waiver clauses in limiting parallel actions. · General Principles of International Law: Applying the principles of good faith and ne bis in idem to investment disputes. · Post-Award Strategies: Examining ICSID as a self-contained regime versus non-ICSID arbitrations under the New York Convention, focusing on enforcement resistance against duplicative awards. |
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| 1906 | Human Rights and International Corporate Responsibility | 3 |
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6.Third (Fall) Semester
5. Seminars: 16 hours, Workshops: 4 hours
4.2 hours per week
OPTIONAL
1906/Մ66
1. Purpose of the Course
The objective of the course is to equip students with knowledge on the development of corporate social responsibility in the field of human rights protection, contemporary issues relating to the conduct of due diligence by companies in international litigation and arbitration, the specificities of submitting counterclaims by States in investment arbitration, and the substantiation of the proper exercise of their right/obligation to protect the environment as a means of defense.
2. Educational Outcomes
1. By the end of the course, the students will be able to:
a. Professional knowledge and expertise · describe the specific features of corporate social responsibility in the field of international business; · understand and apply international norms on corporate social responsibility; · demonstrate proficiency in the practice of judicial and arbitral tribunals concerning the application and interpretation of human rights and corporate social responsibility norms; · present the specific features of international norms on human rights and corporate social responsibility in the context of international investment law. b. Practical [professional] skills · interpret provisions on corporate social responsibility, taking into account their practical application; · provide written and oral advice on issues concerning the interpretation of corporate social responsibility norms in international arbitration and judicial practice; · apply international norms relating to human rights and corporate social responsibility in solving practical problems. c. General/transferable skills · use different sources of information (e-sources, e-libraries, articles in Law Reviews and other Academic Journals); · analyze the current issues in international arbitration and carry out data research/analysis; · participate in debates, submit written and oral pleadings; manage time and resources effectively to resolve the assignments, work in a team. 3. Description
The objective of the course is to equip students with knowledge on the development of corporate social responsibility in the field of human rights protection, contemporary issues relating to the conduct of due diligence by companies in international litigation and arbitration, the specificities of submitting counterclaims by States in investment arbitration, and the substantiation of the proper exercise of their right/obligation to protect the environment as a means of defense.
4. Teaching and Learning Styles and Methods
1. The following forms and methods of teaching will be applied:
● Lectures delivered using active and interactive teaching methods; ● Practical sessions conducted under the supervision of the lecturer; ● Individual and group work; ● Individual and team-based research work; ● Independent study; ● Oral presentation (implementation of an individual independent project); ● Written and oral assessment / questioning; Discussion of case studies and situational problems. 5. Evaluation Methods and Criteria
1. Assessment methods and criteria
Students’ academic performance in the course is assessed on a 20-point scale, comprising up to 8 points for the final exam (written submission), 6 points for the two midterm exams (oral pleadings in moot court), and 6 points for participation and individual work. The latter is further divided into three components: independent work with a maximum of 2 points, ongoing assessment with a maximum of 2 points, and attendance with a maximum of 2 point. 6. Basic Bibliography
7. Main sections of the course
The intersection of corporate social responsibility, business, and human rights
The obligation of companies to protect human rights under international law International disputes related to environmental protection and human rights, and dispute resolution mechanisms The interaction between human rights and international arbitration The application of human rights norms by arbitrators Counterclaims in investment arbitration The right to regulate and the right to environmental protection as defenses in investment arbitration. |
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| 1906 | Provisional Measures in International Litigation and Arbitration | 3 |
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6.Third (fall semester)
5. Lectures - 16, Workshops - 14
4.2 hours per week
OPTIONAL
1906/Մ 68
1. Purpose of the Course
The objective of the course
Through this course students will gain knowledge and skills with regard to drafting and submitting interim (provisional) measure applications, the main characteristics of interim (provisional) measures applied by international, foreign courts and arbitral tribunals (arbitrators), as well as the role, legal effects and enforcement mechanisms of interim (provisional) measures. 2. Educational Outcomes
1. By the end of the course students will be able to:
a. Professional knowledge and expertise ● describe the essence of the main features of interim (provisional) measure applications; ● understand and apply the regulations applicable to the submission of interim (provisional) measure applications; ● be aware of the practice regarding the application of interim (provisional) measures; b. Practical [professional] skills ● interpret the rules applicable to international courts and arbitral tribunals, taking into account their practical application; ● provide legal advice and consultation (written and oral) on matters pertaining to the interpretation of the rules applicable to international courts and arbitral tribunals; ● apply the rules of international courts and arbitral tribunals in drafting interim (provisional) measure applications; c. General/transferable skills ● be able to utilize different sources (including e-sources, e-libraries, articles in Law Reviews, academic articles, etc); ● analyse the current issues in the field and assess the resources necessary for their resolution, conduct research and analytics, present their outcomes; ● participate in moot courts, submit written submissions, present oral pleadings; efficiently manage time and resources necessary for resolving issues (in group as well as individual setup). 3. Description
The objective of the course
Through this course students will gain knowledge and skills with regard to drafting and submitting interim (provisional) measure applications, the main characteristics of interim (provisional) measures applied by international, foreign courts and arbitral tribunals (arbitrators), as well as the role, legal effects and enforcement mechanisms of interim (provisional) measures. 4. Teaching and Learning Styles and Methods
Teaching methods
● Lectures (with use of interactive methods) ● Workshops under the guidance of the lecturer ● Independent and group work ● Independent and group research tasks ● Independent work ● Presentation (independent work) ● Written and oral assessment/exam Discussion of problems/situations 5. Evaluation Methods and Criteria
Assessment methods and criteria
Students’ performance in the course is assessed based on 2 midterm exams (maximum 3 points each), two ongoing assessments (maximum 2 points overall), independent work (maximum 2 points) and participation (maximum 2 points). The final exam is worth maximum 8 points. The grading is done in 0.5-point increments. 6. Basic Bibliography
7. Main sections of the course
The course covers the following topics
● Provisional measures in international judicial proceedings, the procedure for making provisional measure applications ● Provisional measures in the International Court of Justice and the Permanent Court of International Justice ● Conditions for prima facie jurisdiction and admissibility ● The aims pursued by provisional measures ● Plausibility of rights ● Risk of irreparable prejudice and urgency ● Provisional measures aimed at ensuring non-aggravation of the dispute ● Provisional measures in international arbitration, the entity authorised to issue such measures ● The role of domestic courts in the application of provisional measures ● The legal effects of provisional measures and mechanisms for the enforcement of provisional measures Provisional measures in transnational civil or trade disputes |
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| 1906 | Strategic Litigation | 3 |
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6.Third (Fall) Semester
1.Seminars: 10 hours, Workshops: 20 hours
4.2 hours per week
OPTIONAL
1906/Մ68
1. Purpose of the Course
The objective of the course
To impart to students the skills of strategic thinking during international litigation, including in the sphere of human rights and change of state behaviour. The course will be conducted, among other things, through the discussion of practical examples and case studies. The focus will be limited primarily to international courts, with limited discussion of national courts which represent impactful expamples of strategic litigation globally. 2. Educational Outcomes
1. By the end of the course, the students will be able to:
a. Professional knowledge and expertise Describe the objectives and significance of strategic litigation. Master the particularities of the impact of decisions of international courts. Understand the specific features of the jurisdictions of international courts and the effect of their decisions. Be familiar with the existing practice of strategic litigation in different countries. b. Practical [professional] skills. · Be able to apply strategic thinking in the context of litigation and formulate objectives. · Be able to identify the fields targeted by strategic litigation and articulate the issues. · Be able to strategically plan litigation steps. · Be able to properly assess the impact of litigation processes and outcomes on public life. c. General/transferable skills. Use diverse sources of information (internet resources, electronic libraries, scholarly articles, etc.). Analyze existing problems in the field and assess the resources needed for their solution; conduct research and analytical work, and present the results. Participate in moot courts, present well-reasoned written and oral arguments. Effectively plan time and resources necessary for addressing assigned tasks, both individually and in group work. 3. Description
The objective of the course
To impart to students the skills of strategic thinking during international litigation, including in the sphere of human rights and change of state behaviour. The course will be conducted, among other things, through the discussion of practical examples and case studies. The focus will be limited primarily to international courts, with limited discussion of national courts which represent impactful expamples of strategic litigation globally. 4. Teaching and Learning Styles and Methods
1. The following forms and methods of teaching will be applied:
- Lectures using active and interactive teaching methods. - Practical exercises under the instructor’s guidance. - Individual and group work. - Individual and team research activities. - Independent study. - Oral presentation (implementation of an individual independent project). - Written and oral testing/examination. Discussion of case-based (situational) problems. 5. Evaluation Methods and Criteria
1. Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Students’ academic performance in the course is assessed based on a 20-point grading scale, which comprises of max. 2 points for interim check, 8 points for an independent work (written research), 2 points for class participation and 8 points for final exam (written exam). The grading scale increments in steps of 0.5. 6. Basic Bibliography
7. Main sections of the course
1. The Course consists of the Following Sections:
- Access to justice at the national and international levels - Assessing impact - Assessing levels of impact - Strategic litigation before the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) - Strategic litigation before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) - Strategic litigation in international criminal justice - The course and challenges of strategic litigation - Strategic planning and goal formulation - Litigation in context, including long-term thinking - Formulation of tactics and case selection - Strategic choice of forum - Case studies: successful experiences of strategic litigation Session 1. What is Strategic Litigation in International Law? - Understanding strategic litigation - Measuring the impact of strategic litigation Session 2. Strategy and Design · Choosing the right forum for litigation · Balancing symbolic, legal, and political goals Session 3. Litigation as Diplomacy · Relationship between litigation, negotiation, and international politics · Strategic timing (conflict, post-conflict, transitional justice) · Litigation as leverage in diplomatic bargaining · Bosnia v. Serbia (ICJ Genocide, 2007) · Coalitions & stakeholders · States, NGOs, IOs; amicus/shadow reports; coordinating fact-finding. Practice guide: ICC victims’ participation/representation manuals (for coalition + victim strategy). · Narrative wars, inside and outside the courtroom - Armenia v. Azerbaijan / Ukraine v. Russia/ Israel v. Palestine Session 4. Using Tools and Technics · Procedural Levers: Provisional Measures & Urgent Actions; Advisory Opinions - (Armenia v. Azerbaijan, Ukraine v. Russia, ) · Substative tactics: Human Rights (extraterritoriality, effective control, remedies); IHL& ICL - domestice v. International fora - Al Bashir - ICC/Jordan; Tadic; Environmental Litigation - Advisory procedures/ ITLOS climate Advisory Opinion (2024); overviews (ASIL Insight/BritInst). Trade & investment as strategic venues: WTO security exceptions & statecraft; public-health regulation in ISDS. WTO DSU; Russia-Traffic in Transit (DS512, Panel 2019). World Trade Organization+1 ISDS example: Philip Morris v. Uruguay (ICSID award, 2016). italaw.com+1 Evidence, fact-finding & digital open-source: Commissions of Inquiry, NGO investigations, expert evidence, chain of custody. OSINT standards (collection, verification, preservation). Standards: Berkeley Protocol (OHCHR, 2022). Session 5. Enforcement and Compliance ICJ: UN Charter politics; follow-up through diplomacy & sanctions. (Use ICJ case pages for status/press). International Court of Justice ECHR: Committee of Ministers supervision; HUDOC-EXEC; Rule 9 NGO submissions. Portal+2Portal+2 ICC: cooperation duties (Arts 86-89), non-cooperation practice. Measuring impact: Precedent vs. policy change; compliance indicators; movement-building; iterative litigation. (Leverage HUDOC-EXEC country factsheets for concrete reform tracking.) Session 6. Case Study: Strategic Litigation under Genocide Convention, Session 7. Case Study: Nicaragua v. US (ICJ, 1986) - Using custom (separate from the UN Charter) to condemn covert force and unlawful intervention; a classic template for framing great-power conduct before the Court. Session 8. Case Study Discussion: ITLOS (Advisory Opinion, COSIS, 21 May 2024 ). Small-island states obtained a sweeping opinion that anthropogenic GHGs are “marine pollution” under UNCLOS and clarified due-diligence mitigation duties-now shaping climate litigation strategy Session 9. Case Study Discussion: ICSID - Philip Morris v. Uruguay (Award, 2016). Uruguay strategically defended anti-tobacco measures, with the tribunal affirming wide regulatory space for public health-a deterrent against “regulatory chill.” Jus Mundi Session 10. Case Study Discussion: ICSID - Urbaser v. Argentina (Award, 2016). Argentina advanced a human-rights counterclaim (right to water); the tribunal accepted jurisdiction-opening a path to bring social-rights norms into ISDS. italaw.com Session 11. Case Study Discussion: ICJ - Avena (Mexico v. US, 2004) + US Supreme Court - Medellín v. Texas (2008). Mexico’s ICJ win on consular notification collided with domestic enforcement limits in Medellín-a cautionary tale about implementation strategy. International Court of Justice Session 12. Case Study Discussion: South China Sea Arbitration (Philippines v. China) (PCA/UNCLOS Annex VII, 2016) - Strategic recourse to UNCLOS to delegitimize “historic rights” claims and clarify Article 121(3) “rocks vs. islands,” despite non-participation. ASIL_South Sea China Litigation Session 13. Case Study Discussion: Russia-Traffic in Transit (WTO, Panel 2019) - First systemic reading of GATT Article XXI (security exception) as reviewa Session 1. What is Strategic Litigation in International Law? - Understanding strategic litigation - Measuring the impact of strategic litigation Session 2. Strategy and Design · Choosing the right forum for litigation · Balancing symbolic, legal, and political goals Session 3. Litigation as Diplomacy · Relationship between litigation, negotiation, and international politics · Strategic timing (conflict, post-conflict, transitional justice) · Litigation as leverage in diplomatic bargaining · Bosnia v. Serbia (ICJ Genocide, 2007) · Coalitions & stakeholders · States, NGOs, IOs; amicus/shadow reports; coordinating fact-finding. Practice guide: ICC victims’ participation/representation manuals (for coalition + victim strategy). · Narrative wars, inside and outside the courtroom - Armenia v. Azerbaijan / Ukraine v. Russia/ Israel v. Palestine Session 4. Using Tools and Technics · Procedural Levers: Provisional Measures & Urgent Actions; Advisory Opinions - (Armenia v. Azerbaijan, Ukraine v. Russia, ) · Substative tactics: Human Rights (extraterritoriality, effective control, remedies); IHL& ICL - domestice v. International fora - Al Bashir - ICC/Jordan; Tadic; Environmental Litigation - Advisory procedures/ ITLOS climate Advisory Opinion (2024); overviews (ASIL Insight/BritInst). Trade & investment as strategic venues: WTO security exceptions & statecraft; public-health regulation in ISDS. WTO DSU; Russia-Traffic in Transit (DS512, Panel 2019). World Trade Organization+1 ISDS example: Philip Morris v. Uruguay (ICSID award, 2016). italaw.com+1 Evidence, fact-finding & digital open-source: Commissions of Inquiry, NGO investigations, expert evidence, chain of custody. OSINT standards (collection, verification, preservation). Standards: Berkeley Protocol (OHCHR, 2022). Session 5. Enforcement and Compliance ICJ: UN Charter politics; follow-up through diplomacy & sanctions. (Use ICJ case pages for status/press). International Court of Justice ECHR: Committee of Ministers supervision; HUDOC-EXEC; Rule 9 NGO submissions. Portal+2Portal+2 ICC: cooperation duties (Arts 86-89), non-cooperation practice. Measuring impact: Precedent vs. policy change; compliance indicators; movement-building; iterative litigation. (Leverage HUDOC-EXEC country factsheets for concrete reform tracking.) Session 6. Case Study: Strategic Litigation under Genocide Convention, Session 7. Case Study: Nicaragua v. US (ICJ, 1986) - Using custom (separate from the UN Charter) to condemn covert force and unlawful intervention; a classic template for framing great-power conduct before the Court. Session 8. Case Study Discussion: ITLOS (Advisory Opinion, COSIS, 21 May 2024 ). Small-island states obtained a sweeping opinion that anthropogenic GHGs are “marine pollution” under UNCLOS and clarified due-diligence mitigation duties-now shaping climate litigation strategy Session 9. Case Study Discussion: ICSID - Philip Morris v. Uruguay (Award, 2016). Uruguay strategically defended anti-tobacco measures, with the tribunal affirming wide regulatory space for public health-a deterrent against “regulatory chill.” Jus Mundi Session 10. Case Study Discussion: ICSID - Urbaser v. Argentina (Award, 2016). Argentina advanced a human-rights counterclaim (right to water); the tribunal accepted jurisdiction-opening a path to bring social-rights norms into ISDS. italaw.com Session 11. Case Study Discussion: ICJ - Avena (Mexico v. US, 2004) + US Supreme Court - Medellín v. Texas (2008). Mexico’s ICJ win on consular notification collided with domestic enforcement limits in Medellín-a cautionary tale about implementation strategy. International Court of Justice Session 12. Case Study Discussion: South China Sea Arbitration (Philippines v. China) (PCA/UNCLOS Annex VII, 2016) - Strategic recourse to UNCLOS to delegitimize “historic rights” claims and clarify Article 121(3) “rocks vs. islands,” despite non-participation. ASIL_South Sea China Litigation Session 13. Case Study Discussion: Russia-Traffic in Transit (WTO, Panel 2019) - First systemic reading of GATT Article XXI (security exception) as reviewable, curbing “self-judging” claims; now a touchstone in trade-security disputes Session 14. Case Study Discussion: ICJ Advisory Opinion on Climate Change - ’ Session 15. Conclusion and Assessments |
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| 1906 | Territorial Disputes in International Law | 3 |
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6.First semester
5. Lectures - 18, Workshops - 12
4.2 hours per week
OPTIONAL
1906/Մ51
1. Purpose of the Course
The objective of the course
● Provide knowledge regarding principles on sovereignty and territorial integrity, ● Provide knowledge on the grounds and procedure for obtaining sovereignty over territory, Analyze the core cases on territorial disputes decided by international courts and arbitral tribunals and understand their impact. 2. Educational Outcomes
By the end of the course students will be able to
a. Professional knowledge and expertise ● describe the essence of sovereignty and territorial integrity, the notion of title over territory and its nature, ● explain the main characteristics and the types of territorial disputes, ● discuss and analyze the findings of international courts and arbitral tribunals with regard to territorial disputes, ● describe current challenges regarding sovereignty and territorial disputes, b. Practical (professional) skills ● conduct proper legal analysis to the effect of determining title over territory, ● conduct methodical analysis of delimitation and demarcation issues, ● conduct activities aimed at the representation of State interests in territorial disputes, c. General/transferable skillls ● be able to utilize different sources (including e-sources, e-libraries, articles in Law Reviews, foreign legislation, academic articles, reports), demonstrate analytical, creative and innovative approach to the effect of identifying practical problems, as well as issues for academic research. 3. Description
The objective of the course
● Provide knowledge regarding principles on sovereignty and territorial integrity, ● Provide knowledge on the grounds and procedure for obtaining sovereignty over territory, Analyze the core cases on territorial disputes decided by international courts and arbitral tribunals and understand their impact. 4. Teaching and Learning Styles and Methods
● Lectures (with use of interactive methods)
● Workshops under the guidance of the lecturer ● Independent and group work ● Independent and group research tasks ● Independent work ● Presentation (independent work) ● Written and oral assessment/exam Discussion of problems/situations 5. Evaluation Methods and Criteria
Assessment methods and criteria
Students’ performance in the course is assessed based on independent work (maximum 10 points), ongoing assessment (maximum 7 points) and participation (maximum 3 points). 6. Basic Bibliography
7. Main sections of the course
1. The course covers the following topics
· Introduction: the notion and nature of sovereignty and territorial integrity · Title to territory through discovery, occupation (terra nullius) · Effective control and effectivités · Transfer of title to territory by treaty, cession and historic title · Uti Possidetis juris - from decolonization until the present times · Self-determination and territorial integrity: conflict or harmony? · Delimitation and demarcation, current approaches in international law · Maritime territories, islands · Normal or changing baselines: river baselines, delimitation of the territorial sea between states · Use of force and acquisition of territory; the effect of recognition and non-recognition · Historic titles, evidence, the role of maps in judicial practice |
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| 1906 | Ethics in International Litigation and Arbitration | 3 |
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6.Third (Fall) Semester
5. Seminars: 10 hours, Workshops: 20 hours
4.2 hours per week
OPTIONAL
1906/Մ54
1. Purpose of the Course
1. The objective of the course
This course explores the ethical dimensions of international arbitration and litigation, focusing on the responsibilities of counsel, arbitrators, and parties in international, as well as cross-border dispute resolution. Students will examine core principles such as independence, impartiality, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, third party funding and fairness, while comparing exisgting ethical frameworks across international institutions and jurisdictions. Through case studies, codes of conduct, and practical exercises, the course highlights how ethical choices influence strategy, outcomes, and the legitimacy of international adjudication and arbitration, preparing students to navigate complex dilemmas with professionalism, integrity, and critical awareness. 2. Educational Outcomes
1. By the end of the course, the students will be able to:
a. Professional knowledge and expertise Describe the main applicable standards of ethics in international arbitration and litigation. Master the understanding of the rules of ethics and their application in international arbitration and litigation. Understand the specific features of independence, impartiality, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, third party funding and fairness Be familiar with the existing practice of application of the said rules. b. Practical [professional] skills. · Be able to apply ethical standards in the context of litigation and formulate objectives. · Be able to identify issues pertaining to breach of ethical standards in international arbitration and litigaiton. · Be able to navigate international arbitration and litigation with strict compliance with ethical standards. · Be able to properly assess the strategic and tactical impact of ethical rules in international arbitration and litigation. c. General/transferable skills. Use diverse sources of information (internet resources, electronic libraries, scholarly articles, etc.). Analyze existing problems in the field and assess the resources needed for their solution; conduct research and analytical work, and present the results. Participate in arbitration and interational judicial hearings; Effectively plan time and resources necessary for addressing assigned tasks, both individually and in group work. 3. Description
1. The objective of the course
This course explores the ethical dimensions of international arbitration and litigation, focusing on the responsibilities of counsel, arbitrators, and parties in international, as well as cross-border dispute resolution. Students will examine core principles such as independence, impartiality, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, third party funding and fairness, while comparing exisgting ethical frameworks across international institutions and jurisdictions. Through case studies, codes of conduct, and practical exercises, the course highlights how ethical choices influence strategy, outcomes, and the legitimacy of international adjudication and arbitration, preparing students to navigate complex dilemmas with professionalism, integrity, and critical awareness. 4. Teaching and Learning Styles and Methods
The following forms and methods of teaching will be applied:
- Lectures using active and interactive teaching methods. - Practical exercises under the instructor’s guidance. - Individual and group work. - Individual and team research activities. - Independent study. - Oral presentation (implementation of an individual independent project). - Written and oral testing/examination. Discussion of case-based (situational) problems. 5. Evaluation Methods and Criteria
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Students’ academic performance in the course is assessed based on a 20-point grading scale, which comprises of max. 4 points for interim check, 4 points for an independent work (written research), 3 points for class participation and 9 points for final exam (written exam). The grading scale increments in steps of 0.5. 6. Basic Bibliography
7. Main sections of the course
1. The Course consists of the Following Sections:
- Access to justice at the national and international levels - Assessing impact - Assessing levels of impact - Strategic litigation before the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) - Strategic litigation before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) - Strategic litigation in international criminal justice - The course and challenges of strategic litigation - Strategic planning and goal formulation - Litigation in context, including long-term thinking - Formulation of tactics and case selection - Strategic choice of forum - Case studies: successful experiences of strategic litigation Session 1. Introduction to Ethics in International Arbitration and Litigation · Role of ethics in international dispute settlement · Sources of ethical obligations: domestic bar rules, international soft law, institutional rules · Comparative perspectives (common law vs. civil law traditions) Reading materials: - IBA International Principles on Conduct for the Legal Profession (overview of duties). (International Commission of Jurists ) - Stein, “The IBA Guidelines on Conflicts of Interest in International Arbitration of 2024 update,” b-Arbitra (Belgian Review of Arbitration) (2024) - Halprin & Wah, “Ethics in International Arbitration,” Journal of Dispute Resolution (2018 ) Session 2. Counsel duties in international litigation (ICJ/WTO) vs arbitration · Choosing the right forum for litigation · Balancing symbolic, legal, and political goals Session 3. Arbitrator independence & impartiality-tests and disclosure Reading: - IBA Conflicts Guidelines (2014 + 2024 update ); arbitrator disclosure primers. (International Bar Association Session 4. The UNCITRAL Codes (2023): Arbitrators & Judges in ISDS Reading: - UNCITRAL Code of Conduct for Arbitrators (with commentary) + Code for Judges. (uncitral.un.org ) Session 5. Party representation & “guerrilla tactics” (Witness prep, obstruction, false statements, illegal evidence) Reading: - Stephan Wilske & Emmanuel E. C. D'Orlando, Guerrilla Tactics in International Arbitration and Innovative Strategies to Curb Them, 32 J. Int'l Arb. 517 (2015). Session 6. Arbitrator independence & impartiality-tests and disclosure Reading: - Jean-David Hascher, Independence and Impartiality of Arbitrators: 3 Issues, ’17 Am. U. Intl L. Rev. 911 (2002) - Oxford Journal of Int’l Dispute Settlement (2025), “A Golden-Mean Approach to Independence and Impartiality in ISDS” Session 7. Evidence integrity (Document production, privilege clashes, illegally obtained evidence) - Kalisz (King’s College), “Illegal and Inappropriate Evidence in Investment Arbitration ” (2021); - Wolters Kluwer Arbitration Blog (2021): ‘’“Admissibility of Hacked Evidence in International Arbitration” - S. Mansour Fallah, “The Admissibility of Unlawfully Obtained Evidence before International Courts and Tribunals” (SSRN, 2020) - F.V. Rutz, “Admissibility of Unlawfully Obtained Evidence in International Arbitration” (SSRN, 2020) Session 8. Funding & Disclosure (Third-party funding (TPF), costs, transparency) Reading: - ICSID blog/firm client alerts summarizing Rule 14 - Alberto Favro, New ICSID Arbitration Rules: A Further Step in The Regulation of Third-Party Funding, -Kluwer Arbitration Blog (20222025) - Nadia Darwazeh & Adrien Leleu, “Disclosure and Security for Costs or How to Address Imbalances Created by TPF ,” 33 J. Int’l Arb. 125 (2016); - Stavros Brekoulakis & Jonas von Goeler, “The Impact of TPF on Costs Awards & Security for Costs,” in Austrian Arbitration Yearbook (2017); - Sarah Moseley, “Disclosing Third-Party Funding in International Investment Arbitration” Session 9. Sanctions & remedies for ethical breaches (Disqualification, adverse inferences, cost shifting, enforcement risk) Session 10. Ethics in Interstate Arbitrations and Ajudication Reading: - T. Dannenbaum, “Nationality and the International Judge,” ’Cornell Intl L.J. (2016) - Chiara Giorgetti, “Challenges and Recusals of Arbitrators and Judges in International Courts and Tribunals ,” - “Codes of Conduct for International Judges,” Max Planck Encyclopedia of International Procedural Law - overview and references to ECtHR, WTO, ICC - Session 11. Session 12. Session 13. Session 14. Case Studies and Practical Applications · Notable arbitration cases involving ethical issues · Litigation examples: ICJ, ECHR, investment arbitration, WTO disputes · Mock scenarios for class discussion (conflict disclosure, witness coaching, TPF) Session 15. Conclusion & Assessments · Universal principles vs. fragmented regulation · Need for harmonization and global standards? · Reflection: integrity as a cornerstone of international adjudication |
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Other educational modules
| Chair code | Name of the course | Credits |
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| 1904 | Scientific Seminar | 2 |
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1-ին, 2-րդ, 3-րդ կիսամյակներ
30 ժամ սեմինար
30 ժամ սեմինար
MANDATORY
1906/Մ11
1. Purpose of the Course
մագիստրոսներին ներկայացնել միջազգային դատավարությունների հիմնախնդիրները և դրանց նվիրված գիտահետազոտական աշխատանքները, աջակցել մագիստրոսական թեզերի թեմաների ընտրության հարցում: Զարգացնել գիտական հաղորդումներ և զեկուցումներ ներկայացնելու, գիտական բանավեճ վարելու ունակություններն ու հմտությունները: Իրականացնել գիտական հետազոտություն կատարելու մեթոդաբանական աջակցություն:
2. Educational Outcomes
ա. Գիտելիք և իմացություն
1. ներկայացնել միջազգային դատավարությունների հիմնախնդիրները, 2. ինքնուրույն ընտրել գիտական հետազոտության մեթոդները, բ. բուն մասնագիտական կարողություններ 3. իրականացնել ինքնուրույն գիտական հետազոտություն, 4. ներկայացնել գիտական հաղորդումներ և և զեկույցներ. գ. ընդհանրական/փոխանցելի կարողություններ 5. արդյունավետ օգտվել տեղեկատվական տարբեր աղբյուրներից (ներառյալ ինտերնետային) տեղեկատվություն քաղելու, քննադատաբար վերլուծելու և ներկայացնելու նպատակով, 6. վերլուծել փաստեր, կատարել հետևություններ: 3. Description
մագիստրոսներին ներկայացնել միջազգային դատավարությունների հիմնախնդիրները և դրանց նվիրված գիտահետազոտական աշխատանքները, աջակցել մագիստրոսական թեզերի թեմաների ընտրության հարցում: Զարգացնել գիտական հաղորդումներ և զեկուցումներ ներկայացնելու, գիտական բանավեճ վարելու ունակություններն ու հմտությունները: Իրականացնել գիտական հետազոտություն կատարելու մեթոդաբանական աջակցություն:
4. Teaching and Learning Styles and Methods
Դիդակտիկ նյութերի պատրաստում,
Գիտական հաղորդումներ և զեկույցներ, Քննարկում և բանավեճ: 5. Evaluation Methods and Criteria
Գնահատվում է ստուգարքի ձևաչափով: Դրական ստանում են այն ուսանողները, ովքեր հանդես են գալիս
մագիստրոսական թեզի շրջանակներում կատարվող հետազոտության վերաբերյալ հակիրճ զեկուցումներով՝ ներկայացնելով իրենց հետազոտության պլանը, մագիստրոսական թեզի հիմնադրույթները, կատարման ընթացքը,/առաջընթացը/ և արդյունքներն՝ ըստ տվյալ կիսամյակի համար ԵՊՀ-ում սահմանված չափանիշների: 6. Main sections of the course
Տիտղոսաթերթ
Ստորագրությունների էջ Համառոտագիր Բովանդակություն Ներածություն Հիմնական մաս Եզրակացություններ (և առաջարկություններ) Օգտագործված գրականության ցանկ Հավելվածներ |
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1-ին, 2-րդ, 3-րդ կիսամյակներ
30 ժամ սեմինար
30 ժամ սեմինար
MANDATORY
1906/Մ11
1. Purpose of the Course
մագիստրոսներին ներկայացնել միջազգային դատավարությունների հիմնախնդիրները և դրանց նվիրված գիտահետազոտական աշխատանքները, աջակցել մագիստրոսական թեզերի թեմաների ընտրության հարցում: Զարգացնել գիտական հաղորդումներ և զեկուցումներ ներկայացնելու, գիտական բանավեճ վարելու ունակություններն ու հմտությունները: Իրականացնել գիտական հետազոտություն կատարելու մեթոդաբանական աջակցություն:
2. Educational Outcomes
ա. Գիտելիք և իմացություն
1. ներկայացնել միջազգային դատավարությունների հիմնախնդիրները, 2. ինքնուրույն ընտրել գիտական հետազոտության մեթոդները, բ. բուն մասնագիտական կարողություններ 3. իրականացնել ինքնուրույն գիտական հետազոտություն, 4. ներկայացնել գիտական հաղորդումներ և և զեկույցներ. գ. ընդհանրական/փոխանցելի կարողություններ 5. արդյունավետ օգտվել տեղեկատվական տարբեր աղբյուրներից (ներառյալ ինտերնետային) տեղեկատվություն քաղելու, քննադատաբար վերլուծելու և ներկայացնելու նպատակով, 6. վերլուծել փաստեր, կատարել հետևություններ: 3. Description
մագիստրոսներին ներկայացնել միջազգային դատավարությունների հիմնախնդիրները և դրանց նվիրված գիտահետազոտական աշխատանքները, աջակցել մագիստրոսական թեզերի թեմաների ընտրության հարցում: Զարգացնել գիտական հաղորդումներ և զեկուցումներ ներկայացնելու, գիտական բանավեճ վարելու ունակություններն ու հմտությունները: Իրականացնել գիտական հետազոտություն կատարելու մեթոդաբանական աջակցություն:
4. Teaching and Learning Styles and Methods
Դիդակտիկ նյութերի պատրաստում,
Գիտական հաղորդումներ և զեկույցներ, Քննարկում և բանավեճ: 5. Evaluation Methods and Criteria
Գնահատվում է ստուգարքի ձևաչափով: Դրական ստանում են այն ուսանողները, ովքեր հանդես են գալիս
մագիստրոսական թեզի շրջանակներում կատարվող հետազոտության վերաբերյալ հակիրճ զեկուցումներով՝ ներկայացնելով իրենց հետազոտության պլանը, մագիստրոսական թեզի հիմնադրույթները, կատարման ընթացքը,/առաջընթացը/ և արդյունքներն՝ ըստ տվյալ կիսամյակի համար ԵՊՀ-ում սահմանված չափանիշների: 6. Main sections of the course
Տիտղոսաթերթ
Ստորագրությունների էջ Համառոտագիր Բովանդակություն Ներածություն Հիմնական մաս Եզրակացություններ (և առաջարկություններ) Օգտագործված գրականության ցանկ Հավելվածներ |
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3-րդ՝ աշնանային կիսամյակ
3 շաբաթ
6 ժամ օրական
MANDATORY
1906/Մ55
1. Purpose of the Course
ուսանողին մասնակից դարձնել միջազգային դատարանների և արբիտրաժների, ինչպես նաև միջազգային իրավապաշտպան կառույցների գործառույթներին և հասանելիություն ապահովել պրակտիկ նյութերին։
Զարգացնել ուսանողների մասնագիտական գործնական կարողություններն ու հմտություններ միջազգային արդարադատության ոլորտի օրենսդրության և դրա կիրառման պրակտիկայի ուղղությամբ։ Պրակտիկայի ընթացում ձեռք բերված գործնական նյութերով հարստացնել ընթացիկ գիտահետազոտական աշխատանքը։ 2. Educational Outcomes
ա. մասնագիտական գիտելիք և իմացություն
1. ներկայացնել միջազգային արդարադատության ոլորտների օրենսդրությունը, ինստիտուցիոնալ համակարգը, դատական պրակտիկան, 2. նկարագրել մասնագիտական ոլորտի օրենսդրության կիրառման պրակտիկ հիմնախնդիրները, բ. բուն մասնագիտական կարողություններ 3. գործնականում կիրառել ստացված տեսական գիտելիքները, 4. իրավական գնահատական տալ խնդրահարույց իրավիճակներին 5. իրականացնել իրավախորհրդատվություն, գ. ընդհանրական/փոխանցելի կարողություններ 6. կազմել դատավարական փաստաթղթեր, համապատասխան միջնորդություններ և բողոքներ, 7. ուսումնասիրել և գտնել իրավիճակներին համապատասխան նախադեպային որոշումներ, կիրառել նախադեպային որոշումները։ 3. Description
ուսանողին մասնակից դարձնել միջազգային դատարանների և արբիտրաժների, ինչպես նաև միջազգային իրավապաշտպան կառույցների գործառույթներին և հասանելիություն ապահովել պրակտիկ նյութերին։
Զարգացնել ուսանողների մասնագիտական գործնական կարողություններն ու հմտություններ միջազգային արդարադատության ոլորտի օրենսդրության և դրա կիրառման պրակտիկայի ուղղությամբ։ Պրակտիկայի ընթացում ձեռք բերված գործնական նյութերով հարստացնել ընթացիկ գիտահետազոտական աշխատանքը։ 4. Teaching and Learning Styles and Methods
Պրակտիկան կազմակերպվում է գիտական ղեկավարի հետ համատեղ կազմված և հաստատված ծրագրով։ Իրականացվում է ԵՊՀ-ից դուրս՝ Միջազգային իրավական հարցերով ներկայացուցչի գրասենյակում, Միջազգային կազմակերպություններում, Միջազգային արբիտրաժներում ներկայացուցչություն իրականացնող գրասենյակներում, ՀՀ դատական համակարգում, ՀՀ դատախազության համակարգում, ՀՀ քննչական կոմիտեում, ՀՀ փաստաբանական պալատում, Նոտարական պալատում, պետական և մասնավոր հիմնարկություններում և այլն:
5. Evaluation Methods and Criteria
Պրակտիկան գնահատվում է ստուգարքի ձևով։ Պրակտիկան գնահատվում է դրական այն դեպքում, երբ մագիստրոսը մասնակցել է պրակտիկային, կատարել ծրագրով նախատեսված առաջադրանքները, ներկայացրել հաշվետվությունները և պրակտիկայի վայրից՝ դրական բնութագիրը։
6. Basic Bibliography
7. Main sections of the course
Ծանոթացում պրակտիկայի անցկացման վայրի աշխատանքային առանձնահատկություններին։
Կատարելիք աշխատանքի հստակ ձևակերպում։ Կատարելիք աշխատանքի ժամանակացույցի կազմում։ Ըստ ժամանակացույցի՝ անհրաժեշտ աշխատանքների կատարում: |
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3-րդ՝ աշնանային կիսամյակ
Ինքնուրույն աշխատանքի ժամաքանակը՝ ? ժամ
MANDATORY
1906/Մ55
1. Purpose of the Course
արտացոլել "Իրավագիտություն" մասնագիտության շրջանակներում մագիստրոսի ձեռք բերած գիտելիքները հետազոտական աշխատանքում կիրառելու, միջազգային արդարադատության ոլորտին առնչվող խնդիրներ բարձրացնելու ու դրանց թե՛ տեսական, թե՛ պրակտիկ լուծումներ առաջադրելու հմտություններ։
2. Educational Outcomes
բ. գործնական մասնագիտական կարողություններ
1. նկարագրել միջազգային արդարադատության ոլորտի մասնագիտական առանձնահատկությունները, 2. բացահայտել միջազգային արդարադատության ոլորտի հիմնախնդիրները։ գ. ընդհանրական/փոխանցելի կարողություններ 4. գործնականում կիրառել ստացված տեսական գիտելիքները, 5. իրականացնել գիտահետազոտական աշխատանք։ 3. Description
արտացոլել "Իրավագիտություն" մասնագիտության շրջանակներում մագիստրոսի ձեռք բերած գիտելիքները հետազոտական աշխատանքում կիրառելու, միջազգային արդարադատության ոլորտին առնչվող խնդիրներ բարձրացնելու ու դրանց թե՛ տեսական, թե՛ պրակտիկ լուծումներ առաջադրելու հմտություններ։
4. Evaluation Methods and Criteria
Մագիստրոսական թեզի հրապարակային պաշտպանությունն իրականացվում է համաձայն ՀՀ կրթության և գիտության նախարարի 2017 թ. նոյեմբերի 7-ի թիվ 1282-Ն հրամանով հաստատված «ՀՀ բարձրագույն մասնագիտական կրթական ծրագրերի
5. Main sections of the course
Տիտղոսաթերթ
Ստորագրությունների էջ Համառոտագիր Բովանդակություն Ներածություն Հիմնական մաս Եզրակացություններ (և առաջարկություններ) Օգտագործված գրականության ցանկ Հավելվածներ |
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