Description
The Public International Law Study Guide is a structured 91-page digital PDF covering the core principles, treaties, cases, doctrines, and analytical methods of public international law.
Designed for law students, international relations students, examination candidates, researchers, civil-service applicants, NGO and international-organization professionals, and serious readers, the guide provides a clear introduction to the subject without requiring several full textbooks.
The guide explains not only the principal rules of international law, but also how to identify the applicable source, apply the correct legal test, distinguish closely related doctrines, analyse leading cases, and determine which court or institution has jurisdiction.
What this study guide covers
The nature and foundations of public international law
Sources of international law under Article 38 of the ICJ Statute
Treaties and the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties
Customary international law and opinio juris
Statehood, recognition, sovereignty, and self-determination
International legal personality and international organizations
Territorial, nationality, universal, and extraterritorial jurisdiction
State immunity, official immunity, and diplomatic relations
State responsibility, attribution, breach, and reparation
Peaceful dispute settlement and International Court of Justice jurisdiction
The prohibition on the use of force and self-defence
International human rights law
International humanitarian law
International criminal law and the International Criminal Court
Major cases, legal doctrines, and essential terminology
Practical study and revision tools
The guide includes:
Clear explanations of core legal principles
Structured analytical methods
Treaty interpretation and jurisdiction checklists
Decision trees and comparison tables
Common misunderstandings to avoid
Chapter revision points
Citation registers linked to major authorities
Summaries of leading international cases
A glossary of essential legal terms
Issue-spotting and final revision checklists
Recommended academic and official resources
Who this guide is for
This Public International Law Study Guide is suitable for:
Law and international relations students
Examination and civil-service candidates
Legal researchers and junior practitioners
Diplomats and government officials
NGO and international-organization applicants
Policy professionals
Readers seeking a reliable introduction to international law
Product details
Format: Digital PDF
Length: 91 pages
Language: English
Level: Beginner to intermediate
Edition: 2026
Author: Edmarverson A. dos Santos
Publisher: Diplomacy & Law
Delivery: Immediate digital download
