SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL JUSTICE

9:00 am–10:50 am

International Criminal Law and Procedure

Co-Taught by Professors Michael Scharf and Elies van Sliedregt
This course examines procedural aspects of international law enforcement, including extraterritorial application of the U.S. Bill of Rights; obtaining custody of defendants through extradition, luring, and abduction; obtaining evidence from abroad; international application of the exclusionary rule; limits on the right of self-representation before international tribunals; plea bargaining before international tribunals; as well as bases of individual criminal responsibility and specialized defenses relevant to international criminal trials. The course employs daily simulations and role play exercises, culminating in a mock trial.

11:00 am–12:50 pm

International Civil Litigation

Taught by Professor Cassandra Robertson
This course focuses on the litigation of transnational disputes in domestic courts. The class will study jurisdiction, international service of process, procedures for obtaining evidence internationally, and the international enforcement of judgments. Particular attention will be given to the work of the Hague Conference on Private International Law and relevant conventions.

2:00 pm–3:50 pm

Contemporary Developments in International Human Rights Law

Co-Taught by Distinguished Visiting Jurist William Schabas and Professor Tom Zwart
This course focuses on human rights, their status as international law, and the salient issues in the implementation and enforcement of that law. After considering the philosophical origins of human rights, we will examine the interpretation of the major human rights instruments and their implementation by international, regional, and domestic bodies, with particular attention to contemporary developments and challenges.


9:00 am–10:50 am

Whistleblowing in Comparative Perspective

Taught by Professor Kathleen Clark
From exposing corruption and environmental hazards to disclosing foreign policy scandals, whistleblowing plays an important role in societal reform. This course examines the role of whistleblowing in the private and public sectors: its potential for correcting wrongdoing within organizations and the actual experiences of those who engage in whistleblowing. We will focus on the evolving legal protections for whistleblowing in the U.S. and Europe.

11:00 am–12:50 pm

Intellectual Property and International Trade and Development

Taught by Professor Charles McManis
This course provides an essential foundation for understanding the four most urgent contemporary international intellectual property law issues: 1) the impact of intellectual property protection on international trade and development; 2) the role of intellectual property in promoting both proprietary and open-source innovation, and the impact of digital and biotechnology innovation on international economic development; 3) the lurking conflict between strong IP protection for and affordable access to essential medicines; and 4) the interface of international IP and environmental protection, with particular reference to the protection and regulation of agricultural biotechnology, the protection of biodiversity, and the protection of traditional medicinal and agricultural knowledge of indigenous communities. Course materials for the seminar will consist of photocopied materials, and instruction will consist of four practical problems, a 3-5 page written response to which will constitute the entire work requirement for the course (i.e. there will be no final exam). No prior course work in intellectual property is necessary, as the course will also serve as a basic introduction to U.S. and international intellectual property law.

2:00 pm–3:50 pm

The Law of International Organizations

Taught by Distinguished Visiting Jurist Larry Johnson
Taught from a unique insider’s perspective, this course examines selected issues and current problems involving international organizations, with special emphasis on the U.N. International Organizations both make international law and are governed by it, yet are also creatures of international politics. Throughout the session, we will consider the tension between politics and law in relation to international organizations. We will also examine the decision-making processes of international organizations and how their procedural rules influence the outcome of their decisionmaking.