Fall 2021 Course Schedule

Intl Organizations: Law of the UN (LAW-662-001)
Diane Orentlicher

Meets: 03:00 PM - 04:50 PM (M) - Warren - Room N103

Enrolled: 13 / Limit: 22

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Notices

For the Fall 2021 semester this class will ONLY use myWCL.

Description

This course examines the law and select policy issues relating to international organizations (“IOs”), focusing almost exclusively on the United Nations.

During roughly the first half of the semester, we examine issues relating to the legal status of IOs; membership and representation in IOs, again focusing on the United Nations (UN); and privileges and immunities enjoyed by such organizations themselves and by individuals associated with them. During the brief fourth segment, we will examine the respective roles of the UN General Assembly, Security Council, and International Court of Justice in interpreting the UN Charter and addressing disputes that threaten international peace.

The final segments of the course examine issues relating to the United Nations’ evolving role in securing international peace and security. We first consider the Security Council’s enforcement powers, examining situations in which the Council has imposed economic sanctions and authorized military force. Finally, we examine the Organization’s evolving role in deploying (non-coercive) peacekeeping operations and in authorizing a range of coercive measures, including for humanitarian purposes. The legal dimension of these issues will be examined in the context of case studies, such as those relating to the Security Council’s response to crises in Iraq and Libya.

Textbooks and Other Materials

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Assigned Reading Sources

Except for primary texts, such as the UN Charter, assignments will be available either through links provided in the syllabus or will be posted on the course MyWCL site.

First Class Readings

Not available at this time.