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Public International Law
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A free structured PDF guide to core principles, treaties, cases, and doctrines.
This free study guide introduces public international law through a clear legal method: source, rule, exception, consequence, and forum. It covers sources of international law, treaty law, statehood, jurisdiction, responsibility, courts, use of force, human rights, humanitarian law, international criminal law, and major cases and doctrines.
Who this is for
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Law students
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International relations students
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Examination candidates
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NGO, diplomatic, civil-service, and policy candidates
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Readers building their first serious understanding of public international law
What the guide covers
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Foundations and sources of public international law
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Treaty law and the Vienna Convention
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Statehood, recognition, sovereignty, and self-determination
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Jurisdiction, immunities, and diplomatic relations
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State responsibility and legal consequences
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Peaceful settlement and international courts
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Use of force and collective security
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International human rights law
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International humanitarian law
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International criminal law
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Major cases, doctrines, and revision tables
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Glossary, recommended resources, and authority tables
Disclaimer
This guide is educational only. It is not legal advice and does not replace official sources. Always verify legal points against primary materials.