Certificate of Advanced Studies in
International Law and Diplomacy
October 16 –22 , 2024
Physical:
Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies
University Of Lagos, Ayo Ajomo Auditorium, Otunba Payne, Yaba, Lagos State.
Virtual
About the Course
The advanced certificate course in international law is co-organized by the Nigerian Institute for Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS) and the International Law Association (ILA). The ILA was established in 1873, with the objective and mandate to promote “the study, clarification, and development of international law, both public and private, and the furtherance of international understanding and respect for international law.”
Given the importance of international law to national development, it is essential for key stakeholders in government, private practice, academia, and students to understand key multilateral agreements that, through their effective implementation, can accelerate sustainable development, specifically on issues related to foreign direct investments, regional economic integration, human rights, peace and security, climate change and environmental protection, management of new technologies, and alternative dispute resolution, amongst others. Maximizing Nigeria’s strong potential and growing influence in international law and diplomacy will require a new generation of professionals with expertise in international law and the art of negotiating complex trade and investment agreements that unlock prosperity and growth, while avoiding adverse human rights impacts.
The ultimate objective of this course is to expose participants to the specialised knowledge and skillsets required in the practice of international law and diplomacy. The course provides an in-depth examination of the core sources and principles of international law, the practical challenges that limit their effective design and implementation, especially in the context of developing economies, as well as the innovative approaches and skillsets required to negotiate win-win international instruments in an increasingly globalized world. The course will also address hot topics and trends that are particularly important for Nigeria, including the transfer of technology, the role of public-private partnerships in key economic sectors, business and human rights, and corporate social responsibility.
Structure: The one-week course is composed of nine 4-hour sessions. The first eight sessions (Monday–Thursday) focus on the legal frameworks and hot topics in international law and the settlement of disputes. In the last session (Friday morning), participants will be divided into groups and assigned a hypothetical case in international law to negotiate. and discuss.
Certificates shall be awarded at the end of the course.
Structure
The one-week course is composed of nine 4-hour sessions. The first eight sessions (Monday – Thursday) focus on the legal frameworks and hot topics in international law and the settlement of disputes. In the last session (Friday morning), participant will be divided in groups and assigned a hypothetical case in international law to negotiate. and discuss.
Module 1 – Foundations: Nature and Sources of International Law
Module 2 – Public International Law (hot topics in: Human Rights, Labor, Environment, bribery and corruption, peace and post-conflict reconstruction and development)
Module 3 – International Economic Law (hot topics in trade, investment, finance, economic integration and digitization) • Module 4 – Dispute Resolution in International Law
Module 5- Practical exercise on negotiation'
Who Should Attend?
Lawyers in private practice
Legal academics
Government officials
Members of the judiciary
Non-lawyer experts in commercial, industrial, and financial sectors
Representatives of organizations such as shipping companies, chambers of commerce, and arbitration bodies
Anyone Interested in International Law
Dr. Adesegun Akin-Olugbade, OON Scholarship Prize for the Study of International Law and Diplomacy
Thanks to a generous endowment by ILA Patron, Dr. Adesegun Akin-Olugbade, OON, up to ten young members of the ILA will benefit from free tuition to attend the course in Lagos. Apply by September 30, 2024 by sending a CV and letter to info@ilanigeria.org.ng
Course Fee
ILA Member
N200,000
Non-Member
N300,000
(Virtual Attendance)
N100,000
N150,000
Convenors
Prof. Muhammmed Tawfiq Ladan, PhD
Hubert Humphrey Fellow, USA
Director General, Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies
Prof. Damilola Olawuyi, SAN
President, International Law Association, Nigerian Branch
Faculty
Prof. Olufemi Elias
President, Administrative Tribunal of the OPEC Fund
Prof. Animi Sylvanus- Pepple
Prof. Jonathan Aremu
Professor of International Economic Relations, Covenant University
Prof. Ibe Ifeakandu
Prof. Amos Enabulele
Professor of International Law, University of Benin
Dr. Ayodele Akenroye
Federal Crown Counsel, Public Prosecution Service of Canada
Mr. Clement osuya
Secretary General, ILA Nigeria
Dr. Aderomola Adeola
Harvard Law School
Dr. Tolulope Aderemi
Partner, Perchstone & Graeys Solicitors
Dr Eghosa O. Ekhator
Senior Lecturer, University of Derby, United Kingdom
Dr. Eduardo Pereira
Founding Partner, International Energy Law Training and Research Company
Dr. Izuoma Egeruoh-Adindu
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