MVV43K Jessup Moot Court I

Faculty of Law
Autumn 2009
Extent and Intensity
0/2. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
JUDr. Kateřina Uhlířová, Ph.D., LL.M. (lecturer)
JUDr. Ladislav Vyhnánek, Ph.D., LL.M. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Monika Hlávková (assistant)
Mgr. Kateřina Holubová (assistant)
Mgr. Josef Ostřanský (assistant)
Mgr. Lenka Popovičová (assistant)
Mgr. Jan Seidel (assistant)
Guaranteed by
JUDr. Kateřina Uhlířová, Ph.D., LL.M.
Department of International and European Law – Faculty of Law
Contact Person: Hana Brzobohatá
Prerequisites
SOUHLAS
Basics of Public International Law.Perfect knowledge of both written and oral English, knowledge of second language is an advantage. Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 5 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/5, only registered: 0/5
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
  • Law (programme PrF, M-PPV)
Course objectives
The aim of this course is to prepare for the moot court competition - the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, which is the world's largest and most prestigious competition. By working on a case-study, students should enhance not only their doctrinal knowledge, but also issue-spotting and analytical ability: skills necessary for all capable and thoughtful lawyers. This course will seek to explore the nexus between law and facts, theory and practice.
Syllabus
  • Working on a case study depending on the topic for each year. This year's Jessup Problem: the right to self determination and the lawfulness of measures taken to protect the economic resources of a state.
Literature
  • BROWNLIE, Ian. Principles of public international law. 7th ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2008, li, 784. ISBN 9780199556830. info
Teaching methods
class discussions, presentation of legal arguments from prepared written pleadings (arguing both the applicant and respondent positions of the case)
Assessment methods
to prepare oral and written pleadings arguing both the applicant and respondent positions of the case. Present arguments before the jury of professionals at a national round (organized by White & Case). In case of winning a national round, advancing to present arguments at the White & Case International Rounds held every spring in Washington, D.C.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.
Teacher's information
http://jessup.whitecase.com/
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2010.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2009, recent)
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