Instructions
This week, we examined the world of international adjudication and you will write a research essay on an international court of your choosing.
First, select one of the following international courts:
International Court of Justice (ICJ)
International Criminal Court (ICC)
International Labour Organization Administrative Tribunal
International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea
Permanent Court of Arbitration
World Bank – International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes
World Intellectual Property Organization Arbitration and Mediation Center
You will then write a short paper summarizing the court you have selected and explaining its importance and purpose. In your essay, please explain the court’s function, construction, history, purpose and procedures. You may also discuss any cases of importance or recent cases that are of interest to you.
Please remember that this is not an opinion assignment; please rely on pertinent and authoritatively correct high-quality resources. While you may have certain areas that include opinion, the majority of your paper should be focused on research. When citing to websites, such as those for the international courts, don’t forget to use Rule 18 in The Bluebook.
Formatting: Citations should be in APA or Bluebook format. If you are a major in the Legal Studies Department, you are required to utilize Bluebook footnotes using the ‘insert footnote’ feature in Word. However, no reference list is needed. If you are a major that is not in the Legal Studies Department, you may use APA citations in parenthesis; however, you must include a reference list at the end of your paper. Attach your submission in textbox.
