Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
The Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition is the pre-eminent global mooting competition in international law. Students are eligible to enrol in this unit by application and selection. Enrolment is quota restricted to five students per year.
The Jessup Moot team members work together to prepare detailed and lengthy written submissions and represent fictional states in a topical hypothetical case before the International Court of Justice.
Written memorials are submitted in January each year. The Jessup team then moot against teams from other Australian universities. The Australian Regional Rounds are usually held in Canberra in February. The two finalist teams from the Australian Regional Rounds advance to the International Final held in Washington DC in March to compete with teams from around the world.
- Credit
- 12 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Non-standard teaching period UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) develop an advanced and integrated undertanding of selected topics in public international law; and acquire an understanding of the practice and procedures of the International Court of Justice; (2) exercise professional judgment by developing appropriate written and oral arguments based on the facts to a hypothetical problem; (3) (a) examine and critically analyse traditional and emerging areas of public international law; and (b) understand and apply core principles of public international law to a complex hypothetical problem; (4) build upon existing research and legal writing skills by undertaking high-level, self-directed legal research, particularly in the areas of public international law and the International Court of Justice, and locate, synthesise and analyse relevant material from primary and secondary sources to demonstrate a critical understanding of the principles of public international law; (5) (a) construct and develop oral and written arguments within the context of public international law and the International Court of Justice; and (b) develop advanced practical oral advocacy skills associated with the International Court of Justice; and (6) collaborate effectively with Jessup team members to undertake research and prepare submissions, undertake research and preparation of written submissions with a high level of autonomy, and reflect on and assess individual and team performance in relation to oral and written submissions.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) two memorandums and (2) oral presentations. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Emily Camins
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Enrolment in and ) )
- Advisable prior study
- LAWS5165 Public International Law
Approved quota: 5—a selection commitee (comprised of former Jessup team members, moot coaches, and the Deputy Head of Students) interviews applicants to select the five-member team. Selection takes place in August. The criteria for selection includes knowledge of public international law, overall academic performance and mooting record/skill. - Contact hours
- effective participation requires a full-time commitment throughout the preparation and competition period
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.