Background
Treaties are one of the most important sources of international law. They govern most of the transactions between states and other international law subjects, and the corresponding rights and obligations of parties. The United Nations and other international organisations are formed through multilateral treaties. Many international disputes likewise deal with the interpretation of treaties. In terms of coverage, treaties have served varying purposes–from the transfer of territory, settlement of boundaries, to those that relate to international trade, investment, environment, human rights, marine governance, and many others. As the number of treaties increases, learning the Law of Treaties becomes more important in understanding international law and international relations. This situation also presents several challenges on the part of the teachers of international law, particularly those who come from a non-Western tradition. Due to the breadth of topics to be covered, international law teachers have to deal with practical problems, such as what their main objectives are in teaching the subject, what texts and materials they should use in class, the techniques and technologies that they deem effective for their students, the problems that they face in teaching this subject and their proposed solutions, among many other issues.
The NUS Centre for International Law, TRILA Team is delighted to organise this Webinar Series on Teaching the Law of Treaties in Asia (‘TRILA Law of Treaties’), which will be held via Zoom on 07, 14, and 21 March 2024, from 4:00PM to 6:00 PM Singapore Standard Time.
Programme
Please refer to the draft programme at the side panel. The programme will be updated and finalised as the webinar approaches.
Registration
Registration is free and by selection only. To enable a greater degree of engagement between the speakers and the participants, the maximum number of participants shall be limited.
The webinar is intended for teachers, researchers and postgraduate students (Masters and PhD) on Public International Law. Priority will be given to those who have participated in previous TRILA events.
Applicants must register their interest through the online form below.
Deadline of registration is on 01 March 2024. Successful applicants will be informed via e-mail on or before 05 March 2024.
Format of the Discussion
To replicate as closely as possible the intimate setting of an in-person workshop, the format will be a Zoom Meeting. Thus, participants are required to have their cameras on throughout.
The webinar will be interactive. Participants will have the opportunity to exchange ideas with the Speakers, and ask questions or raise comments through their cameras and microphones.
Inquiries
Should you have any questions, please send an email to the TRILA Team (ciltrila@gmail.com).
Registration