Moot Courts in Public International Law – preparatory course - HDPV0232
Title: Moot Courts in Public International Law – preparatory course
Form of teaching: seminar
Guaranteed by: Department of Public International Law (22-KMP)
Faculty: Faculty of Law
Actual: from 2026
Duration in semesters: 1
Semester: winter
Points: 0
E-Credits: 4
Examination process: winter s.:
Hours per week, examination: winter s.:0/2, colloquium [HT]
4EU+: no
Virtual mobility / capacity: no
Key competences:  
State of the course: taught
Language: English
Teaching methods: full-time
Level: basic
Note: course can be enrolled in outside the study plan
enabled for web enrollment
Guarantor: JUDr. Milan Lipovský, Ph.D.
Teacher(s): JUDr. Milan Lipovský, Ph.D.
Incompatibility : HP0681
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Annotation -
The subject is a preparatory and selection course for the applicants and team members of the Faculty of Law´s teams in moot court competitions focusing on issues of public international law.
The enrolled students will work independently as well as in teams (under supervision of a coach or a pedagogue) in order to acquire mooting skills and knowledge of both general topics of international law as well as particular issues relevant for the individual competitions.

Enrolling into the subject is only possible through the Department of International Law according to conditions of the selection procedure made public by the Department.
Last update: Šicnerová Barbora, Mgr. (09.09.2026)
Course assessment methods and requirements for successful completion, grading scheme -

1.      Exams consists of active participation during the seminars, team research work, and written and/or oral presentation.

2.      During the preparation for written part of the exam, students are allowed to use any relevant sources.

Last update: Šicnerová Barbora, Mgr. (26.08.2026)
Syllabus -
The course content consists of topics of the individual competitions and will be made available together with the selection procedure and beginning of the course.  
Last update: Šicnerová Barbora, Mgr. (26.08.2026)
Learning resources -

Základní literatura:

1.      ČEPELKA, Čestmír, ŠTURMA, Pavel. Mezinárodní právo veřejné. Praha: C.H.Beck, 2018, 584 s. ISBN 978-80-7400-721-7.

Ostatní literatura:

Other study materials will be identified during the course.

 

Základní právní předpisy:

1.      Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (1969)

2.      Articles on Responsibility of States for Internationally Wrongful Acts (2001)

3.      Charter of the United Nations (1945)

Ostatní právní předpisy:

Other study materials will be identified during the course.

Last update: Šicnerová Barbora, Mgr. (26.08.2026)
Learning outcomes -

Learning outcomes are necessarily defined generically as the specific outcomes will depend on the topic of the particular moot courts and forms of participation.

 

Upon completion of the course, the students will:

 

(substantive legal knowledge)

-       demonstrate orientation in the topic of general international law within the scope required to pass exam of Public International Law II,

-       illustrate knowledge of topics of international law that are universally required to participate in international law-oriented moot courts, such as sources of international law, international legal personality, peaceful settlement of disputes, responsibility, etc.

-       explain the foundational principles of public international law within the topics of the competition,

-       demonstrate knowledge of the jurisdiction and procedures of international courts and tribunals,

-       conduct comprehensive legal research using primary and secondary sources in international law,

-       critically evaluate case law to support legal arguments,

 

(advocacy and mooting skills)

-       apply moot court procedural rules accurately in both written and oral exercises,

-       identify and prioritize relevant legal issues in complex factual scenarios,

-       construct coherent and legally sound arguments using logical reasoning,

-       anticipate and effectively respond to opposing arguments in a moot court setting,

-       collaborate effectively within a legal team, fulfilling designated roles in preparation and presentation,

-       manage oral presentation time efficiently, delivering arguments within allotted limits,

 

(practical and professional skills)

-       apply critical thinking to solve multifaceted legal problems under time constraints,

-       demonstrate advanced public speaking and persuasion skills in legal advocacy,

-       employ negotiation strategies to advocate effectively in collaborative settings,

-       adhere to professional ethics and standards in international legal practice.

 

 

Last update: Šicnerová Barbora, Mgr. (26.08.2026)
Course registration requirements - Czech

Pro zapsání předmětu je vhodné, aby student měl zapsán nebo absolvován předmět Finanční právo II.

Last update: Sojka Miroslav, Mgr. (08.06.2026)
Registration requirements -

Students are strongly advised to have the Public International Law course passed.

Last update: Šicnerová Barbora, Mgr. (26.08.2026)