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Our increasingly globalised world necessitates a greater understanding of international law, international relations and international dispute resolution mechanisms. Today&#39;s greatest problems and crises-including the COVID-19 pandemic, terrorism, and climate change-require international coordination rather than diverse national responses.In Griffith&#39;s Master of International Law, you&#39;ll be equipped with the skills to understand and apply international and globalised law principles in a range of contexts. Throughout your studies, you&#39;ll explore crucial topics such as international human rights and environmental issues, cross-border negotiations, transactions and disputes, and public international law developments.As a student of this degree, you&#39;ll build on your existing knowledge and experience to gain a competitive edge in the legal, business, civil society, government, engineering and other professions where greater skills and knowledge in the field of international and global law are required. You&#39;ll also benefit from a stellar student support team. On-campus students will learn from a campus close to the iconic Gold Coast and its stunning beaches, and benefit socially and professionally from a thriving, collegiate learning community.Taught by experienced experts, you&#39;ll gain a world-class education in a range of subjects including:<ul><li>international human rights law</li><li>international negotiations</li><li>international organisations law</li><li>international environmental law</li><li>international family law and litigation</li><li>international commercial litigation</li><li>international criminal law</li><li>transitional justice</li></ul>Under the guidance of an engaged supervisor, you may choose to explore a thesis option, enabling a deep dive into the international law topic of your passion. You&#39;ll also be able to undertake a variety of related non-law subjects, such as international relations theory, to diversify your skill set and knowledge base.

Bolster your career with a deepened understanding of international and globalised law principles. Learn how to apply these skills in cross-border disputes, developments and negotiations in areas ranging from social justice to commercial industries.   

Master of International Law

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Law, Crime and Justice

This subject examines the areas in which the criminal justice system and psychological theories of behaviour interact. Topics include the reliability of eyewitness testimony, truthfulness and credibility of witnesses, questioning child victims of sexual assault, the social dynamics of juries and the role of expert testimony.
In this subject, we study the roles of various actors that interact in the courtroom, such as judges, juries, expert witnesses, eyewitnesses, victims and defendants.null; The subject introduces interdisciplinary literatures: criminology, law and society/socio-legal studies, and psychology.null; Topics include the social dynamics of juries, judicial discretion, the validity of forensic science and the role of expert testimony, the reliability of eyewitness testimony, an examination of mental health courts and indigenous justice, and the prevalence of wrongful convictions.

Scrutinise the areas in which the criminal justice system and psychological theories of behaviour intersect. Study the roles of various actors in courts, such as judges, juries, expert witnesses, eyewitnesses, victims and defendants.

Law and Behaviour

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